What are the causes of Volkswagen driver's door contact switch failure?

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LylaLee
07/29/25 1:47pm
Volkswagen driver's door contact switch failure causes are as follows: 1. Loose or poor contact of sensor pins. Solution: Adjust pin position and repair the sensor. 2. Sensor damage, incorrect resistance value. Solution: Repair the sensor. 3. Control circuit board failure, unable to receive or send control signals. Solution: Repair or replace the control circuit board. Here is relevant information: 1. Location: The car's door contact switch is generally installed in the door gap area. It gets pressed by the door frame when closing and released when opening. Its function is to detect the door's open/closed status and provide status signals to the vehicle's control circuit. It can be used to control items like reading lights, dashboard door status display, and door open warning lights. 2. Function: The door and body are connected by hinges and limiters. The former serves a fixing purpose, while the latter restricts the door's opening angle. Strong impact forces can easily damage these two components, causing permanent deformation and displacement of the door.
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