The "Door Ajar" warning means your door is not shut all the way.
The door ajar switches are inside the doors mounted on the backside of the door latches
If the door ajar light is coming on in your gauge cluster, and the warning chime is sounding when all your doors, liftgate, and glass hatch are securely shut you most likely have a sticking door ajar switch. The door ajar switches are inside the doors mounted on the latch mechanisms.
The door ajar switch is part of the latch, inside the door.
Ajar is the term for a door that is slightly open.
Is the DRIVER DOOR AJAR warning stay on in the display? Spray some graphite in the door latch mechanism and do so liberally and the problem should be resolved.
The door ajar warning will come on when this happens. Switch is inside door. There is a way to bypass the switch at the module.
broken or stuck sensor... bad thing... easiest is to replace whole lock...
In the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the door ajar sensor is typically located within the door latch mechanism of each door. When a door is closed, the latch presses against the sensor to indicate that it is secure. If a door is not fully closed, the sensor is triggered, causing the "door ajar" warning light to illuminate on the dashboard. For troubleshooting, it's advisable to check each door's latch and wiring for any issues.
The door ajar switch is part of the latch, inside the door.
On my 2002 sportage 2-door, the door ajar light stays on when the tailgate is not locked. with the key.
A door is not a door when it's 'ajar'...
When it is a jar (ajar).