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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
- WARNING: This is a destructive procedure. This will permanently fix the issue on a 2012 Ford Edge or similar model of the recurring, known "door ajar" issue... by breaking the switch responsible.
IMPORTANT: After doing this, when you open the door, you will not get a "door ajar" warning. To me, this was worth it. Too many dead batteries and a brand new battery inspired me to break the damn thing. I've heard of others getting this assembly replaced only to have the issue return. So I figured why not just break it real good until it cooperates?
If the radio doesn't go off when you exit the vehicle, just open/close a different door. Otherwise, the radio will simply go off on its own after a couple minutes (nothing significant enough to kill your battery).
Also, I'm not too concerned about the alarm system. The factory alarm and/or aftermarket alarm probably won't sound if someone opens the door without a key. So be warned.
***GUYS! BEFORE BREAKING THIS PIECE OFF, ENSURE THAT THE PART THAT THE GUY IN THIS VIDEO BREAKS IS ACTUALLY YOUR CULPRIT!*** Sorry about the caps, but I don't want people breaking this part on their vehicle just to continue having the door ajar error issue. I used to think that this part was causing my door ajar problem, but in my case, the problem is actually caused by the wiring harness that runs between my door and my truck body. The wiring harness is designed to feed in and out of your truck everytime you open and close your door. It's guided by a rubber accordion-style sieve that collapses in on itself, and a hard plastic guide-line that keep your wiring from bending and breaking. However, a lot of Ford doors have an issue where the hard plastic guide-line will start to bend, which then causes your wiring harness to bend everytime you open and close your door. Over a period of time, these wires will start to break. When the wire that feeds your door ajar sensor breaks, then your vehicle will constantly think that the door is open, giving you the same error that the guy in this video has. I hope this comment helps someone.
Harold Stewart Thanks for the warning! Is that something that's easily fixed? Sometimes my car (Toyota Celica) recognizes that the door is closed, but most of the time, it doesn't. It's not consistent...
deprofundis I deduced that my door ajar issue was caused by my wiring harness when I grabbed the wires and kind of pulled them back and forth. After that, my door ajar alarm stayed on constantly. Hahah! So that's one way to figure out if that's your problem. However, no, it wasn't a difficult fix once I gathered the courage to dive into the issue. On my truck (F-150) I pulled the rubber accordion-style sieve away from my door and shoved it most of the way into the hole that the wires feed through in my truck body to give me room to work. Then I carefully cut the tape or sticky vinyl or whatever that was wrapped around the bundle of wires away, exposing the wires themselves. Once I could see the wires, it was obvious which ones were broken. I actually had 2 broken wires. Then I used these things called "butt splices" to reattach the wires. I stripped the tips of the wires, put the exposured copper wiring into each end of the butt splice, then crimped them to prevent the wires from pulling loose. I taped the bundle of wires back up, then replaced the sieve, and it fixed my problem. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Harold Stewart That is super helpful, thank you!!
deprofundis Excellent! Let me know if you have any other questions. I don't know much about fixing cars, but I'll help if I can.
Harold Stewart III i have a 08 expedition and the interior light just keep blinking or are constant the seat in the back also wont electronically wont work what could it be
Thank you for this video. Worked like a charm. Please be aware that if you perform this on the front driver side door the radio will stay on when you remove the key and exit the car unless you open and close the passenger door. If you are riding with a passenger that's fine but if riding solo be sure to prevent the radio from staying on. Unless there is a setting I'm unaware on the radio please be aware.
+Brandon Coston DO NOT break the passenger side unless it's also malfunctioning. The radio will turn off in about 10 mins.
When working properly, the radio shuts off when the keys are removed and a door is opened. The radio can also be manually shut off by pressing the power button, so there is no need to open a door to shut off the radio. Besides the radio will shut off after 10 minutes anyway when the keys are removed.
Suggestion: before getting completely destructive on the car door sensor, try spraying a generous amount of contact cleaner and maybe even some degreaser up in that spot. I tried this and the door sensor started working again.
for a few weeks and then back to frustration supreme AGAIN. Nope break it to fix it!
Selwyn Momberg
Don't ya mean unbreak it to fix it?
Happened again the next day, repeat process and empty half a can up there, problem came back a week later and lubricant won't fix. Probably going to do this. Oh by the way I have 2013 Flex
Been there done that
@@franknitty9875Same. Even when I had to replace my entire break system, 2011 Edge, the mechanic got so frustrated. He used WD 40 and it only lasted about a month. He wants the same as the dealer to fix it. It already cost me 2 batteries and I just got a new one. I don't recommend these SUVs. I've spent 1/4 of what I paid for it (used but really clean). Now I know why I got such a bargain. My Ford Escape never gave me problems. Should've just kept it, would be vintage now.
Before doing all of this call the your local Ford dealer and ask if your vehicle has any recalls. I did and found out that there was a recall on this door latch and the brake booster. Ford has been aware of this issue for years with more than 2.3 million vehicles affected!! The recall is for: Edge, Explorer, Mustang among others. The brake booster issue is a $650+ fix. The door latch is about $200. This is for parts and labor. If you already paid a company to make this fix, and you know where you had the fix complete then obtain the invoice. Then show it to your local Ford Service center and they may reimburse you.
Top notch mechanic.
Just rip your steering wheel off if your power steering goes out..
Well .. I used electronics connection cleaner sprayed up into that area where the white hammer pieces is located on a 2011 Ford Edge passenger side rear door and it appears to have temporarily resolved the issue - thanks for posting
Thanks for a cure to my severe irritation and constant banging/slamming of the goddamn door. Works like new now it is broken(lol) and what could happen...buy a new latch and have it fitted @ +- $500 and have the problem persist? Thank you mate,I owe ya a beer or two!
🤣🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼
Bro thank Praise the Lord i got to see your video,
I was struggling with this for a while year, and alot of dead batteries.
@haltomj Had this issue for a while and recently it was getting worse. My nephew watched the video also and performed the task. The ajar signal stayed on as well as the dome light , but after disconnecting the battery for approximately 10 minutes to let the computer reset my problem was resolved !!!!!
Thanks for the help.
I did it lasted for 2 days and had the problem again so I tried one more time and the problem was back within a few hours. I purchase the part for 120 from Helfman ford and installed it with in 1 ½ hours and problem solved thanks. Cleaning and lubricating didn't work for me but I did try it so give that a chance first before purchasing the part if that doesn't work installation is easy I wouldn't pay to have it installed.
Buddy, Thanks for the video. i've been dealing with the annoying interior light on for years. now i can use again my rearback left door. Much Obliged.
Hey!!! What's up 2020? Today, 1/22/2020, I got a letter in the mail stating that this issue is now covered under extended warranty until 84,000 miles. Isn't that cute... too little too late Ford. Our Edge has over 150K. But in defense of this car, other than the brake booster, catalytic converter, and the door ajar light, this vehicle has been pretty rock solid and has required only minimal upkeep.
Seriously? Most of the vehicles that are having the issue are more than 8 years old. That’s not nearly enough mileage to coverage the average driver.
Yup, just took mine in and got the call minutes ago. Can't fix it without also changing the switch on the rear drivers side which is not covered by the extended warranty. I told him to fix the front drivers side which is covered and expressed my skepticism. We'll see.
Rick R what is the update? Did they fix the front drivers side?
@@CoolBlue02 They fixed the front and wouldn't you know it, no problem with the rear! Apparently my BS alarm is still working.
Rick R, dealerships are always trying to get at our pockets even when the issue is covered under warranty. Good job, man!
Having same issue.. The only way I close the door hard.. But I hate it do it severe times... Mine is Ford Edge 2014!!
Thank you so much. Been dealing with that stupid thing for 5 years, tried everything
breaking it to fix it - thanks - worked like a charm
I LOVE IT. i came here looking for directions on pulling a fuse or something. thank you for finding a better solution. BREAK IT REAL GOOD UNTIL IT COOPERATES. that's my new life motto.
can i vent? why the hell is there no recall on this POS???
www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ I went here and file a complaint I am so fed-up with Ford at this point
The Super Duty's don't seem to have this problem. Just get one of them. That's what I did. Went with the F350. Figured if I was gonna get one might as well go all the way.
did it, it worked for me. thank you lord. its off now, worked on 2008 edge so fyi
😇😀😀😀😀it worked thanks I had the passenger changed 2 years ago paid $400 then the drivers door started looked at many videos how to replace latch what a headache. Thanks
It worked for me on a Edge 2011, thanks a lot.
Thank you for the tip. I used white grease on both doors as suggested. So far so good.
White Grease as in lithium spray?... And is it still working 6 months later?
It worked! Make sure the car is running. Thank you so much for this video
Thanks alot man , it worked , and you my man saved me a lot of dollars
Thank you so much this went away exactly as you said.
I did this last week, at first it didn’t work. But as of a few days ago it started working beautifully. The only downside is now when I turn the ignition off the car radio doesn’t turn off automatically, even when the door is opened. But that’s a small issue compared to the doors not locking with the switch.
That's why I didn't want to break it. I read other comments on here saying breaking it caused more issues. I ended up changing mine out. Part was 70 bucks and a few hours of my time. It's been a year and it still works great.
I bought magnetic switches to bypass the one on my rear-drive side door on my 2013 Ford Flex, but due to time constraints I decided to break off the black piece and spray the switch with WD40 as a first step... and it worked.
I still plan to install the new switches as suggested in another video, but I do not have to it right away since my alarm is no longer going off at 2 a.m. every other day.
surprisingly easy and it works. saved me from spending $500 as before
Saved me $400. Thank you!
I did it and it works as described. Unfortunately, there are multiple implications with the door never recognizing it is open. The radio never turns off, the lights don't come on. Oh well. Time to try the magnet trick or a new switch
Yea, I have the same issues. How did you fix it and what is the magnet trick?
@@timothydeardorff9766 I just ended up replacing the latch
@@bdcd16 did you figure something else out? Or did you use the breaking method. Thanks for any help. 👍🏻
@@klopez5476 I ended up just replacing the sensor. All good now
Just "fixed" mine with the help of your video. Thank You! But also like Taiwan Jabar, my radio switches on when I remove the key and close the driver's door. Would love a permanent fix to this if you have one...besides the physical act of opening and closing the passenger door.
100% done with Ford!
My latch was stuck and now the ajar light is still on. Now I just need to figure out how to disconnect that and we’re golden
This was my first Ford ever - 60 years old - and my LAST due to this issue. The dealer said they replaced the first one, they lied and only sprayed it. They charged Ford $400 under the warranty. I paid the next $400 but I'm not paying this one lit up now.
I did this and now the radio plays for 10 minutes after I shut off the ignition and lock the car. 80's on Eight keep on pumpin them tunes😂
Same thing happening to me!!! How do you fix that ????
I’d like to know too!
Same thing for me. I just manually turn the radio off. If I forget not a big deal because it will shut off in 10 minutes. At least I do not have a dead battery anymore. All my doors were having issues so I broke them all down off.
Last week I was 500 miles from home on a road trip and this problem happened to me. Instead of breaking the switch I sprayed electrical cleaner in the switch and the message came up much less often. I sprayed it once more and it has only happened once or twice since then. I've actually gone a few days problem-free. Not bad for 6 bucks on a can of cleaner. Made it back home without any issues. Using cleaner is certainly worth a try but how long it'll work is anyone's guess.
I tried the cleaner solution, and it worked for all of one or two times opening and closing the door. I used this method, and I have zero issues.
give that camera to someone else for god sake
Amen to that. Good info but dang that camera work.
Come on guys we cannot all afford good camera school services lol
Haha
great hack. work perfect on my 2013 ford edge.
Thanks a lot man. You saved my gf and I from a dead battery.
It worked for me!!
DO NOT DO THIS! I wanted a quick fix, so I busted the part off as stated in the video. After that, my radio wouldn't shut off when I turned my car off and opened the door. I either needed to open the passenger door or let the radio time out. To make things worse, 3 weeks later and the "door ajar" alarm is back!
Mind too
Lmfao RIP me
@@masterofpk1 at first I thought it didn't work but it worked no more ajar door light fuck off Ford Stealership😃
You do know you could just press the power button on the radio to turn it off? I have the same radio issue as well now, but that’s a small problem compared to the doors not locking and battery draining constantly. So far my door ajar light hasn’t comeback on and hopefully it doesn’t.
hey so I tried the same process for the rear driver side door, and my door ajar light is still coming on. was there a different process you used for the rear door? just curious.
I have the same problem. I did this to the back driver side and the stupid light still comes on. Tired of my battery dying.
Thank you for this video , si funciono y me ahorre un dineral , thanks a lot
Estas seguro que funsiono?
Cuando lo cierro la Luz esta On...
nice idea to fix
did this fix the problem of your alarm going off?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you very much, do you know that American cars are built to last fewer years than Japanese? so you have to take it to the dealer or buy a new one. I love Toyotas ,Nissans, Hondas.
where you hear that one?
alberto arizpe all those cars have their problems also, just like the domestic vehicles but difference is the price of your parts are 2-3 times as much as mine are.
Sorry, but even if I’m only going to get 100, 000 miles out of my ford or dodge, I’m still going domestic because it provides more American jobs for my friends, family, and neighbors than the imports do even tho many of those are assembled here now. I’m just too American too buy the others but if it works for you then I’m happy for ya
Take care and enjoy whatever you drive
I've seen 2 videos on this. Both people just found the wires going to the harness and switch and you connect them. Completes the circuit and the car thinks the door is shut. Isn't this a better way?
Do you really have to 'Break Stuff"?...I am going to try the wire thing in a few days. It's my passenger right rear door.......
While I'm in total agreement with you that unnecessarily breaking stuff is never a good idea ... after dealing with this issue for awhile I can't blame anyone for really wanting to smash stuff lol!
The actual switch is a $14 part. Ford wanted to charge me $700 to replace the whole door mechanism. Imagine that !
Ugh! That's ridiculous
Thanks. It worked!!
So I did this to the driver side door. Works good but the radio stays on unless you open and close the Passenger door. So I delt with it. Now the passenger door is doing it. WhAt do you suggest to do with this one now? If I break it while the door is open then the dome lights will stay on, if I break it while the door says it’s closed then the radio will stay on. Kind of defeats the purpose of the battery issue.
thanks this really works
Do the dome lights still come on when you open the door to get into the vehicle? Also does this affect the remote start feature in any way?
Will the interior lights illuminate when you open the door, or does that too not work?
hey thanks for the tip, did it ever came back on?
What models and model years does this common issue happen on? We're looking at buying a '13 Flex. Did Ford eventually correct/update? Thx
Lmfao Ford when it's broken just break it more to fix it...
I don't think I'm going to break the customers car lol but thanks for the video tho.
Hi I accidentally broke it with the lights off is there any way to fix it?
Is it just me or does it not make sense that the door ajar light is off while his door is open but on when it's closed?
What 🤣🤣🤣🤣
thanks
Did this with almost a totally dead battery, the warning light which I thought was showing the door closed was masked by something along the lines that there was a charging issue being displayed over it. Well, anyway broke the switch to my amazement @%#$!!!! in the door open position.. duh! Make sure your car is running and don't be a me....LOL.
Broke this off on a 2013 edge in the correct position with the vehicle running and still shows that it's ajar
buy a new lock
The problem is the gas cap...... It's screwed onto a Ford.
Fix one problem just to create another. Now the door doesn’t say ajar, but now it doesn’t recognize when you open the door and the radio stays on…..draining the battery once again 😒
How to fix door ajar issue!
Drive car into a brick wall.
I like the brick wall idea better.
Cures all the problems at once.
Haaaa I swear there was probably a recall or service campaign for that lol
Can't you take the fuse out
so if I had to do both doors, what can I do about the radio issue?
Press the power button on the radio. Also the radio will go off after 10 minutes when there is no key in the ignition.
2010 f150 worked
so this will fix the problem however it would be easier to splic the wires together and then you dont brack part of your car
I think he is talking about the wires in the boot harness where the door hinges......sometimes there will be a broken wire right inside that harness....
I cut the wire in the harness and grounded it. Took 5 minutes. Of course the door never shows open, but I could careless after being woken up to a random alarm, lights not going off, and worrying about a drained battery.
I would agree with this fix. Its on youtube. I haven't tried it, I wasnt to try a few cleaning techniques first. Basically if the switch is "open" the circuit is open. By removing the panel under the door, finding the switch wire and splitting the required wire to ground. You basically have made the car think the circuit is closed and the door is closed. Again it will think its closed ALL the time. Even when open. The exact opposite you have now, but it will not ding and alarm you to death while driving.
I have this issue too
i ll try on my 08 sable tomorrow ! lights drives me nuts! no more ford ever again!
2013 after years of random problem it just went away by it's self
By breaking this piece off, when you open the door will the dome lights still come on?
No because the car will no longer know when the door is open.
I tried this with the light still on and it didn't go off. Now what?
Buy a new door 🔐
Did anything help
I have the same problem
Same here
What did do you guys?
Did not work for me.
This came back to haunt me later just take the door skin off and wire and ground it some other way
pretty sure you just disabled your anti theft system
I broke it and nothing
this didn't work for me :,(
This works only intermittently for me. The first day, it was blissful peace. Then the alarm started up again. Then off/on (mostly on) since.
No good. Disk cleaner is the ultimate solution.
JAJAJA .. WHAT. I DID. WAS. JUST TO. TAKE. THE. INTERIOR LIGHTS. FUSE. OFF. AND. NOW. ITS GOOD.
Try to hold the mobile still🤷♂️🤦♂️
FF - Eff FORD!
Does not work, still does it!
report issue to nhtsa.gov/recalls and hope for a recall from ford
Oh sure fix it by breaking it. So since that also turns on your dome lights they won't come on when the door is opened. This isn't what I classify as a fix.
Use your fob to unlock
Does not work,,,
I'm just going to trade for a Subaru
Turning into a lesbian?
I know how to fix a ford ! Buy a chevy!! Lol i actually found a much more safer alternative theres a video but if you ground off the door switch wire it will come off instead of breaking and destroying your vehicle even if it is only a door sensor
What is the difference between the two? The end result is the exact same.
Simple solution. Get rid of it and never buy ford again. Garbage