***HELP*** Driver Door Ajar Sensor (open/close) not working

[wammies]

I'm referring to the door panel (the plastic bit where the boot/petrol cap lever is. not the door trim. I've removed the door trim countless times, so have no problems with that.) As I've said, the power windows, central locking are all functional. I've checked the socket inside the door that's covered in sealant, just to be sure.
The car just won't register that the door's open.

I've tried switching it with other bulbs, and used the original OSRAMs which were in perfect working order. However, not one bulb was lit. I've tested the power readings of the socket and has a 12V and 9V reading. So there is power to it. It won't turn on because the car doesn't see that the door's open.

I've checked the interior fuse panel and under-bonnet one too. There are no broken fuses.


I checked the bolt again, and found there was a resistance reading (same thing went for other doors too). I'll try to get a reading for the wires, but it's kind of hard with the middle door panel in the way (the plastic bit on the side where the seat belt is). I can't remove it without first removing the driver's door panel.

Has anyone been able to remove these 2 pieces?

[aaronng]

Has anyone been able to remove these 2 pieces?

Yes I have, you start with the plastic trim that is just next to the boot lever (no clips, just remove carefully by seeing the order of the pieces), once that is out, you work backwards to the B-pillar trim, which should have a christmas tree clip holding it down. I remember pulling the whole thing out to install the power wires for Air runners on a mate's CL9.

Will get you the info tonight anyway. I've got the service manual.