Nandad

Active Member

• May 7, 2018

• #1

Hi
The interior light and the door open idiot light is always on. Checked all the doors and isolated the tailgate as being the problem. It will lock if I slam it hard. Is there a microswitch in the latch mechanism that controls all? Door handle will open back door and the glass drops ok.
Any help as always appreciated.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2018

• #2

The door open sensor is part of the lock assembly. It's just a micro-switch that closes when the door is open. Sometimes the contacts stick closed, so the CCU thinks the door is open, even when it's closed. Sometimes a well placed squirt of WD40 will get it working again.

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2018

• #3

Presumably if the CCU thought the back door wasn't closed, it wouldn't lift the window to the fully closed position.

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2018

• #4

I've used ebay latches successfully but as always you take a chance buying from a scrappy.
These things fail depressingly often so replacing it is your best option.

 

Nandad

Active Member

• May 7, 2018

• #5

Given it all a soaking with wd. No change except that the glass is occasionally now not moving. Is the micro switch replaceable or do I need a new assembly.

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2018

• #6

Assembly.

 

Nandad

Active Member

• May 7, 2018

• #7

Bugger . The other half said that all along.
Thanks anyway

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2018

• #8

You probably don't need the solenoid part if buying new. If buying used it often comes together.

 

Nandad

Active Member

• May 7, 2018

• #9

Alibro said:

You probably don't need the solenoid part if buying new. If buying used it often comes together.

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Cash flow won't allow new so eBay here we come. Thanks