S60 Electrics: - 'Driver Door Open' permanent warning - Page 3

EBKAPPEL · Nov 18th, 2014, 07:27

Many thanks. Actually, I'm thinking the problem is indeed a SENSOR problem, not a locking problem per se; Only when the system indicates that the passenger side door is 'open' does the central locking system as well as the light inside malfunction; If I open and close the passenger door (sometimes a few attempts are needed), everything including central locking system works fine.
Is the sensor built into the microswitch or..?

Simon Jones · Nov 18th, 2014, 23:00

The door open micro switch is built into the lock unit (hence why you replace the whole thing).

If the switch does not make proper contact then the door appears to be open which is why the interior light comes on and the lock will not stay locked. When it happened on my previous V70 I did a temporary fix by identifying the micro switch wires in the loom in the door and shorting them together.

rrreynolds · Feb 15th, 2016, 20:49

My 2008 XC70 has the Door Open Message that won't go away. The dealer quoted me $485 for installing this part: 31253657

I can buy the part online for $130, and am willing to install it myself.

Can anyone validate the part number, and offer any advisories for the job?

Thanks -

RRR

savabill · Feb 16th, 2016, 10:43

I think you might get a better response on the correct forum for your year. Follow the link.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=112

rrreynolds · Feb 17th, 2016, 05:23

My 2008 XC70 has this problem. The driver's door shows open even when closed. The door switch that is stuck open is evidently in the lock actuator, which is in by the latch. My Volvo dealer has quoted me $485 to replace the part. They said it is this part: 31253657

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/im...31253657_9.jpg

I have another quote from an independent shop for $370. And still another will let me buy the part online and bring it in and they'll charge me $100 to put it in. (They are a trusted body shop, so I believe they can do this job.) I can buy the part from Prts.com for about $126 plus shipping.

Until recently - I was set to go for option three, but I just watched a YouTube video of a guy taking the door panel off, and it looks pretty easy. I was afraid of butchering the door panel during removal but I think I can do it.

My questions are these:

Can anyone validate that this is the right part to fix the problem?

Does anyone have any tips to make the job go smoother?

Thanks -

savabill · Feb 17th, 2016, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrreynolds

My 2008 XC70 has this problem. The driver's door shows open even when closed. The door switch that is stuck open is evidently in the lock actuator, which is in by the latch. My Volvo dealer has quoted me $485 to replace the part. They said it is this part: 31253657

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/im...31253657_9.jpg

I have another quote from an independent shop for $370. And still another will let me buy the part online and bring it in and they'll charge me $100 to put it in. (They are a trusted body shop, so I believe they can do this job.) I can buy the part from Prts.com for about $126 plus shipping.

Until recently - I was set to go for option three, but I just watched a YouTube video of a guy taking the door panel off, and it looks pretty easy. I was afraid of butchering the door panel during removal but I think I can do it.

My questions are these:

Can anyone validate that this is the right part to fix the problem?

Does anyone have any tips to make the job go smoother?

Thanks -

This part of the forum is for up to 2007. Yours is a 2008. For the correct information, you need to post on the 2008 onwards section Linked Here.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=112

icutice · Dec 11th, 2016, 23:51

Working on the same problem, after a wreck, I put 2004 front and back passenger doors on my 2007 S60, now that open door indicator will not go off. I tried putting back the original latch, no change. Any ideas here?

Simon Jones · Dec 12th, 2016, 21:39

Sounds like you've got a problem with the wiring loom somewhere.

gmain1967 · Dec 13th, 2016, 20:26

Hi

No idea whether same sort of set up as new S60 or not but i had problem on 64 plate S60 D2. I was looking all over but discovered when slowly closing the door that at a point before door was closed, warning went away and light would go off. That problem was the wiring that goes into the door and a latch connector had come unclipped...

No idea whether its same on old style S60 i now have or not as its dark outside but possibility of similar?

Just a thought!

duplasonic1 · Aug 27th, 2018, 15:06

just a question, nothing do with locking car, only opening and closing door, is it the door latch on opening and closing that triggers the door open/closed sign on the dash.. have light on all the time as well.

Feb 16th, 2016, 10:43	#24
savabill Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:09 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	I think you might get a better response on the correct forum for your year. Follow the link. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=112 __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Feb 17th, 2016, 05:23	#25
rrreynolds New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2016 19:42 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Appleton	My 2008 XC70 has this problem. The driver's door shows open even when closed. The door switch that is stuck open is evidently in the lock actuator, which is in by the latch. My Volvo dealer has quoted me $485 to replace the part. They said it is this part: 31253657 http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/im...31253657_9.jpg I have another quote from an independent shop for $370. And still another will let me buy the part online and bring it in and they'll charge me $100 to put it in. (They are a trusted body shop, so I believe they can do this job.) I can buy the part from Prts.com for about $126 plus shipping. Until recently - I was set to go for option three, but I just watched a YouTube video of a guy taking the door panel off, and it looks pretty easy. I was afraid of butchering the door panel during removal but I think I can do it. My questions are these: Can anyone validate that this is the right part to fix the problem? Does anyone have any tips to make the job go smoother? Thanks - Last edited by rrreynolds; Feb 17th, 2016 at 05:29.

Dec 13th, 2016, 20:26	#29
gmain1967 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2021 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coedpoeth	Possible? Hi No idea whether same sort of set up as new S60 or not but i had problem on 64 plate S60 D2. I was looking all over but discovered when slowly closing the door that at a point before door was closed, warning went away and light would go off. That problem was the wiring that goes into the door and a latch connector had come unclipped... No idea whether its same on old style S60 i now have or not as its dark outside but possibility of similar? Just a thought!

Nov 18th, 2014, 07:27	#21
EBKAPPEL New Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2014 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Copenhagen	Many thanks. Actually, I'm thinking the problem is indeed a SENSOR problem, not a locking problem per se; Only when the system indicates that the passenger side door is 'open' does the central locking system as well as the light inside malfunction; If I open and close the passenger door (sometimes a few attempts are needed), everything including central locking system works fine. Is the sensor built into the microswitch or..?

Nov 18th, 2014, 23:00	#22
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The door open micro switch is built into the lock unit (hence why you replace the whole thing). If the switch does not make proper contact then the door appears to be open which is why the interior light comes on and the lock will not stay locked. When it happened on my previous V70 I did a temporary fix by identifying the micro switch wires in the loom in the door and shorting them together.

Feb 15th, 2016, 20:49	#23
rrreynolds New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2016 19:42 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Appleton	My 2008 XC70 has the Door Open Message that won't go away. The dealer quoted me $485 for installing this part: 31253657 I can buy the part online for $130, and am willing to install it myself. Can anyone validate the part number, and offer any advisories for the job? Thanks - RRR

Dec 11th, 2016, 23:51	#27
icutice New Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2016 13:15 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New Orleans	Working on the same problem, after a wreck, I put 2004 front and back passenger doors on my 2007 S60, now that open door indicator will not go off. I tried putting back the original latch, no change. Any ideas here?

Dec 12th, 2016, 21:39	#28
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Sounds like you've got a problem with the wiring loom somewhere.

Aug 27th, 2018, 15:06	#30
duplasonic1 New Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2019 12:53 Join Date: May 2016 Location: highlands	just a question, nothing do with locking car, only opening and closing door, is it the door latch on opening and closing that triggers the door open/closed sign on the dash.. have light on all the time as well.

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