Door sensor

OZSOHM

MEMBER
2008 DODGE AVENGER
3.5L
V6
AWD
AUTOMATIC
47,500 MILES

About 90% of the time when I open the driver door the radio remains on, and the dome light doesn't come on. I have to open the passenger door to get the radio to turn off. I have looked and I do not see a door sensor. It is driving me crazy, not enough to make the 2 hour drive to the dealership to ask, but close. Please any help would be great!

2 Replies

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
42,904 POSTS

Hello,

This problem is easy the door latch on the drivers door needs to be replaced because the micro switch inside the door latch has gone bad. You will need to remove the door panel to get to the latch which is held in by 3 bolts and a few cables.

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when removing the panel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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