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light won't go out/indicates left door is open

Sent to Car Experts March 19, 2006 7:45 p.m.

i have a nissan 1985 zx taht has a left side door light (bottom of door/red) taht will not go off, also the little voice tells me that my left side door is open after 5 mph. This is my first "Z" and I am a bit overwelmed with all the "gadgits".

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1985 Nissan 300zx 3.0 v 6

Already Tried:
disconnecting the battery to reset. I have the battery disconnected at this time to save it.

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Status: Closed Value: $15

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March 19, 2006 10:36 p.m. (2 hours and 50 minutes later)

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Hi, thanks for the question. First thing I'd check is the pin switch in the door jam. These switches sometimes break and cause indicator lights/dome lights to stay on. you should be able to push it in with the door open and the indicator/dome light etc. should go off. If it doesn't move in/out or doesn't cause the light to go out when you push it in it's got a bad switch. You can unplug it for a temporary fix. If the switch is okay chances are the door is misadjusted. If you move the striker in a little it should take care of the problem.

If this helps, please accept my answer! thanks

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