Small Problem - Need Advice

[JacKniK]

My driver side door has a problem with the sensor. It some times doesn't read the door as being closed even though it obviously is. I tried playing with the door to see if it was an alignment problem but that doesn't seem to be the case... I took it to my mechanic and he told me it would probably cost 300 to fix, Parts and labor.

That sounds a little steep to me so i was wondering if anybody has had this problem before and can help me out. I feel like i could put that in myself.

Any insight or opinions would help. Thanks.

 

[COramprat]

$300?!!!

Does the interior light stay on?
Spray the switch with some dielectric grease. WD40 is good. The switch is sticking.

 

[JacKniK]

yea it does n ur probably right b/c its only sometimes... thanks, i'll try that

 

[COramprat]

Check this link...it is a pain but I'd do this first before i spent 300.

http://gt500.drive9.com/~snforums/showthread.php?t=696320&highlight=door+switch+sticking

 

[Mustang5L5]

My famous Mark 8 used to do that. Spraying some WD-40 solved it

 

[JacKniK]

Thanks, The WD-40 fixed it right up...

 

[COramprat]

Thanks, The WD-40 fixed it right up...

Good to hear...better than 300 bucks.