Dashboard beeping while driving?

[BrightExplorer]

Hey all...

This is more of an annoyance than anything else.

I think one of my door sensors/latches is going bad, because I constantly have a "Door Ajar" light on my dashboard...

And sometimes when driving my truck will actually give off a long steady beep, as if I didn't have my seatbelt engaged, or I left my lights on type deal.

And then it will go away, and does it again intermittently, with no set pattern...


Any suggestions?

 

[gtyates]

Try spraying something like WD40 on your door latches. Common issue on our trucks. And yes I had this happen as well.

 

[BrightExplorer]

Thank you kindly.

 

[BigRondo]

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the accessory delay wasn't working, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, the delayed accessories didn't work, etc. Most recently all 4 windows stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 2 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ.

Could also be related to the door ajar switch.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking/replacing the door ajar switch, thanks to borland for the awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249253

That is a great write up.

On a side note, before going through a complete replacement of the switch, you can spray WD40 into the door latch opening on each door, as these become stuck sometimes....and this can alleviate the issue.

This worked for me, after going for more than a year of the "door ajar" light coming on occasionally...mainly after a car wash, high humidity, or rain....making me unable to lock/arm the vehicle from the door keypad and keeping the dome lights on. Worth a try....it worked for me

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

Hope this helps out!

 

[BrightExplorer]

Hope this helps out!

Thanks much! and Semper Fi.

 

[BigRondo]

You're welcome.

What part of SC are you in? I was stationed at Parris Island for 2+ years.

 

[BrightExplorer]

You're welcome.

What part of SC are you in? I was stationed at Parris Island for 2+ years.

I'm in the Charleston Area... bout an hour or so north of PI...
Unfortunately I spent the majority of my 8 years on the Left coast.

 

[BigRondo]

Bought my brand new 1989 Mustang GT in Charleston at Palmetto Ford when I was stationed at PI.

 

[BrightExplorer]

Well,

You'll be happy to know that Palmetto Ford is still alive, and doing well on US-17/Savannah Highway.

 

[BigRondo]

Well,

You'll be happy to know that Palmetto Ford is still alive, and doing well on US-17/Savannah Highway.

Good deal!

Any update on your door ajar issue?

 

[exploder xlt]

make sure that when you spray the latches you do the rear hatch too beause i know that mine has had some issues with the lock freezig up and you really have to slam it to close it tight.

 

[BrightExplorer]

I did what was suggested, and I haven't had an issue so far... Hopefully it holds. (sshhhh the Car Gods will hear us) lol
We all know that goes...

"Sweet that fixed it!"


***CLUNK***

"DAMNIT."

 

[BigRondo]

What did you end up doing? Spray the latches or fix broken wires?