Other S60 Problem: - Rear Door Open Warning light

zoesdad · Feb 23rd, 2007, 20:08

I Occasionally get this "rear door open" warning light alarm just after setting off - the interior lights come on - stopping, opening & closing the door clears the alarm. The switch location isn't obvious - is it some sort of proximity switch near the lock? Has anyone any ideas?

CTCNetwork · Feb 23rd, 2007, 20:17

HI,

I would suspect that it is linked to the interior light switch as you say the lights come on.

These are usually in the B pillar and in a rubber "glove". Look around where the door hinges are..

Could be that if it made in a similar way to traditional switches of this sort then an adjustment of the contact arm should solve the issue.
For adjustment, read slight bend. A clean up to make sure there is good contact would also help..

Des. . .

Viper_7 · Feb 23rd, 2007, 20:41

gone are the days of the protuding mechanical switch which pushes in when you close the door - these were easy to fix.

I belive on the S60 the interior light switch is built into the lock mechanism in the actual door.

I personally don't know much about this - but I've ready somewhere that the lock mechanism in the door has to be replaced.

I'll try and find where I saw this... hope it's not the case!

Here you go - a very similar link - different model but same dsign:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...tch#post183130

vipes

CTCNetwork · Feb 23rd, 2007, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper_7

gone are the days of the protuding mechanical switch which pushes in when you close the door - these were easy to fix.

I belive on the S60 the interior light switch is built into the lock mechanism in the actual door.

I personally don't know much about this - but I've ready somewhere that the lock mechanism in the door has to be replaced.

I'll try and find where I saw this... hope it's not the case!

Here you go - a very similar link - different model but same dsign:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...tch#post183130

vipes

New lock because of a faulty switch???
Sounds like waste and unecessary carbon production to me..
I think the switch should be replaceable...
Or maybe I am just getting old and far to sensible for car makers...

Des. . .

Propofol · Feb 23rd, 2007, 21:52

Mine did this, the problem just got worse and worse. Had a new doorlock fitted under warranty. The microswitch which tells the car the door is shut is in the doorlock - all replaced as one unit.

I think it's a £200 job, lots of similar threads on here

Viper_7 · Feb 23rd, 2007, 21:59

hahahah!!!! £200 for a switch that turns the interior light on and off and tells the alarm what the door is up to! madness!!!

Even if it's out of warranty I'd argue that the part was not to to the job under the sales of goods act. they replaced a perfectly simple plunger switch which is readily accessble and cheap to replace with a new design which costs a small fortune to replace fo what it is - it shouldn't fail.

vipes

b1g1an · Feb 23rd, 2007, 23:13

That's the trouble with modern cars, the old fashioned dirty bits last forever so they had to find something new to make their money on.

zoesdad · Feb 25th, 2007, 15:33

Looks like bad news then - has anyone tried stripping the lock - is there anything repairable? contacts that can be cleaned or anything?

Feb 23rd, 2007, 20:08	#1
zoesdad New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 17:12 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Yorkshire	Rear Door Open Warning light I Occasionally get this "rear door open" warning light alarm just after setting off - the interior lights come on - stopping, opening & closing the door clears the alarm. The switch location isn't obvious - is it some sort of proximity switch near the lock? Has anyone any ideas?

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	HI, I would suspect that it is linked to the interior light switch as you say the lights come on. These are usually in the B pillar and in a rubber "glove". Look around where the door hinges are.. Could be that if it made in a similar way to traditional switches of this sort then an adjustment of the contact arm should solve the issue. For adjustment, read slight bend. A clean up to make sure there is good contact would also help.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Feb 23rd, 2007, 20:41	#3
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	gone are the days of the protuding mechanical switch which pushes in when you close the door - these were easy to fix. I belive on the S60 the interior light switch is built into the lock mechanism in the actual door. I personally don't know much about this - but I've ready somewhere that the lock mechanism in the door has to be replaced. I'll try and find where I saw this... hope it's not the case! Here you go - a very similar link - different model but same dsign: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...tch#post183130 vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction. Last edited by Viper_7; Feb 23rd, 2007 at 20:45. Reason: linky

Feb 23rd, 2007, 21:59	#6
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	hahahah!!!! £200 for a switch that turns the interior light on and off and tells the alarm what the door is up to! madness!!! Even if it's out of warranty I'd argue that the part was not to to the job under the sales of goods act. they replaced a perfectly simple plunger switch which is readily accessble and cheap to replace with a new design which costs a small fortune to replace fo what it is - it shouldn't fail. vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Feb 23rd, 2007, 21:52	#5
Propofol Senior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Kent	Mine did this, the problem just got worse and worse. Had a new doorlock fitted under warranty. The microswitch which tells the car the door is shut is in the doorlock - all replaced as one unit. I think it's a £200 job, lots of similar threads on here

Feb 23rd, 2007, 23:13	#7
b1g1an Senior Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich	That's the trouble with modern cars, the old fashioned dirty bits last forever so they had to find something new to make their money on.

Feb 25th, 2007, 15:33	#8
zoesdad New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 17:12 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Yorkshire	Looks like bad news then - has anyone tried stripping the lock - is there anything repairable? contacts that can be cleaned or anything?

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