The door ajar light keeps coming on especially when I make a right turn
Nov 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM
2004 Lexus RX 330 rx330
2004 LEXUS RX 330
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Don't make right turns!
Actually, this used to be a fairly common problem on Chrysler minivans and it had a pretty easy fix. On those, the door switches were self-adjusting, and it was possible for them to over-adjust, especially if a door was slammed real hard. Your switch has a rubber cap over the plunger, and that may have deteriorated to the point the plunger isn't going in as far as it used to.
Start on the driver's door and remove that cap, then see if there's what appears to be the head of a plastic nail on the end. Pry that nail out with a pick. If you can pull it all the way out, the switch was originally was installed with that nail just partway in. Closing the door will push it in further if necessary, then it's adjusted. If this happens again, I used to install three small washers under the head of that nail. That would prevent it from over-adjusting. For the Chryslers, M5 lock washers fit perfectly, then I used black touch-up paint on them so they weren't so noticeable.
Actually, this used to be a fairly common problem on Chrysler minivans and it had a pretty easy fix. On those, the door switches were self-adjusting, and it was possible for them to over-adjust, especially if a door was slammed real hard. Your switch has a rubber cap over the plunger, and that may have deteriorated to the point the plunger isn't going in as far as it used to.
Start on the driver's door and remove that cap, then see if there's what appears to be the head of a plastic nail on the end. Pry that nail out with a pick. If you can pull it all the way out, the switch was originally was installed with that nail just partway in. Closing the door will push it in further if necessary, then it's adjusted. If this happens again, I used to install three small washers under the head of that nail. That would prevent it from over-adjusting. For the Chryslers, M5 lock washers fit perfectly, then I used black touch-up paint on them so they weren't so noticeable.
Nov 19, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Lol on the rt turns. I will take a look and get back to you. Thanks.
Nov 19, 2014 at 6:11 PM
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