Q: hi i replace my door lock actuator now the lock works with the remote but the door ajar light is still on .whats the problem

asked by on April 27, 2017

hi i replace my door lock actuator it works but the door ajar light is still on whats the problem

My car has 140500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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