I am having an issue with my drivers side door sensor. I have yet to do anything with it, but from what I know about VWs (i have owned and worked on them for 12 years) the door sensor is located in the door latch. I am currently looking into whether I can replace just the sensor or if i have to replace the whole latch...I read that the latch costs about 150.00. to install it, you would have to remove the door panel which can be tricky.
in the door lock/latch.
i...i dont know. do you?
The sensor you are looking for is an integral part of the door latch.
The door ajar switch is part of the door latch.
electronic module
Neon door sensor is located in the door latch. The closed door creates a complete circuit through a ground wire. The completed circuit shuts the light off.
You will need to remove the inside door panel of your 2002 VW Jetta. Remove the wiring harness from the mirror. Remove the side view mirror retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new side view mirror.
Interesting question, my suggestion is to check the owners manual and information labels under the hood and in the door jamb.
How change door handle,drive side jetta 97
the door sensor is located in the door latch. i had a faulty sensor in my drivers' side door that wouldn't allow the alarm to arm or the courtesy lights to turn off. Latch part number == 3B1-837-015-AS cost USD$183.85 and additional USD$153.00 to install. Removing the fuse would solve the courtesy lights staying on, but not allow the alarm to arm.
microswitch inside doorlatch assy very common to fail. this switch tells door controlmodule if latch is open or closed.
pull the door handle on the outside and open the latch by hand both at the same time