Whats Up With This?

[Riceburnin91]

OK.i have a 92lx you know on the side were th door jams are there is a little black clip on th side to tell you when your door is open or closed!!!(hope you understood that?) N-E ways on my car it shows that the door is open when i drive when it actually is shut closed i replaced th little black clip and it indicates that it is still open!!!! I tried to fix it on sunday and the light would not turn off if you guys dont understand what im talking about its koo!!! but those of you who understood get back to me with the info to see whats cousing this!!!!Also i know i know this thread is worth less with out pics!!!

[Riceburnin91]

N-E ONE ?

[Riceburnin91]

some one has to know about this problem

[crewfish13]

Based on the wiring diagram, the indicator light turns on when the switch is closed (meaning the contacts are open when the door is closed). I'll take a look at it later, but an electrical short of the switch would indicate an always open door. Check your wires and make sure they're properly insulated.

There may be other alignment or mounting issues at play, but I'd have to take a look at my car to know for sure.

If the light turns off when the door is open and on when it's closed, you may have the incorrect type of switch (normally open) or something backwards in the wiring.

[Otto]

I know on mine, the door has to closed absolutly 100%, the switch is VERY sensitive.

And as far as I can recall...the switch grounds the wire that's connected to it when the door opens.

[NAiL05]

Try manually pushing it and see if it goes off or interchange with the rear one and see if it works im pretty sure they are the same.

[Riceburnin91]

i pressed the switch in manualy and it still shows that my door is open W.T.F

[bruno8747]

i pressed the switch in manualy and it still shows that my door is open W.T.F

Looks like another bad switch. Take the switch out and disconnect the wire and see if the light comes off. If the light comes off the switch is bad.

[cb9tunerguy]

touch the wire from the switch to body ground. see if the light goes off. your door striker may need to be adjusted.

[civic_90_08]

get the cluster out and take the bulb out or disconnect the lil switch on the door seal

-Jordan

[The G-Man]

I think somehow that wire is uninsulated at some point, and grounding out to the car. Take the B-pillar cover off, and you will be able to find the wire that goes to the switch. That has to be annoying. Does your car beep from the keys being in the ignition, and the bell from the lights being on?

[Riceburnin91]

no beeping sound couse its on the paseenger side door and it is annoyibg to see that little red light on when i drive!!!!!!

[h22sparkle]

try another switch see if the door slammer actually touches it to say its closed or do the ground check for that wire.

[crewfish13]

I hate to say it, but you've got a short, buddy.

As for location, try removing the switch. If the light stays on with the switch removed, you've go a short somewhere "upstream." If the light goes out when the switch is removed, chances are that the switch (or your wiring job, no offense) is shorting out.