2002 - Horn chirps twice but no doors are open

[rmcbri01]

Problem just started this week - most of the time, but not every time, when I push the remote lock the second time I'm getting two chirps from the horn, usually indicating that a door is not shut, etc. That's not the case however. Like I said, it doesn't do this all the time (usually about 80-90% of the time.) Every door, hatch, rear gate, hood, etc are closed.

I've also noticed that the following has started happening - the radio is supposed to stay on for up to 10 minutes after shutting off the car, or until I open the drivers door. Now it shuts off immediately after turning off the engine. Also, the door lock button, only on the drivers door, is not working once the car is shut off. I can get the door lock button to work sometimes, after I have pushed the one on the passenger door (which works just fine.)

I haven't been able to find any other electrical issues in terms of things not working correctly. I tried checking a few fuses but the owners manual doesn't indicate any that control the power door locks.

Any suggestions??

Thanks.

[shorod]

Sounds like the common issue of a stuck door pin switch. I'm not positive, but I suspect that the door pin switch on your 2002 is integrated into the door latch mechanism. I'd almost bet that if you were to spray a liberal amount of electrical parts cleaner into the door latch mechanism and open and close the door a few times, the problem will subside, at least for a few months.

-Rod

[rmcbri01]

Originally Posted by shorod

Sounds like the common issue of a stuck door pin switch. I'm not positive, but I suspect that the door pin switch on your 2002 is integrated into the door latch mechanism. I'd almost bet that if you were to spray a liberal amount of electrical parts cleaner into the door latch mechanism and open and close the door a few times, the problem will subside, at least for a few months.

-Rod

Thanks shorod. I'll give it a try. I appreciate the help.