Left rear door ajar warning lights stay stays on

TERRY IMEL

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2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
4.2L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
198,000 MILES

I noticed that my left door ajar the rear one was staying on. It's been on for a few days now and now my battery is dead. Where do I start?

Friday, February 21st, 2020 AT 3:02 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Is the light staying on when the key is off and removed with the door closed?

I attached a flow chart below. Do the simple test it recommends and let me know the results.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe

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Friday, February 21st, 2020 AT 3:25 PM

TERRY IMEL

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I am trying to get a jump start. The interior lights have been staying on, I had to manually turn them off. The door ajar warning light goes off when I turn off ignition. That door won't lock with keypad and alarm will not set.

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Friday, February 21st, 2020 AT 3:35 PM

TERRY IMEL

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There's also a gurgling sound when I turn the car off.

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Friday, February 21st, 2020 AT 3:39 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Okay, is the sound coming from the rear door? If the light goes off with the key, then chances of a short to power is minimized. I think the switch it bad.

As far as the lights staying on, as mentioned, it sounds like the switch If you look at pic 1, I attached a portion of the wiring schematic. I would disconnect the light blue/black tracer wire and see if the lights react differently.

Let me know.

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