B1321

Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short To Battery

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

False messages about the driver's door not being closed
Alarm going off for no reason
Incorrect operation of interior lighting
Problems with central locking

Causes

Damage to the wiring harness in the doorway
Short circuit in the door sensor
Connector pin corrosion
Body control module (BCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the condition of the wiring harness in the doorway
Inspect the sensor contacts and connectors for corrosion
Check the resistance of the door sensor
Check the continuity of the wire circuit using a multimeter
If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring harness

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