Door / trunk / hood ajar light

Is it safe to keep driving?

Check before driving. A hood that is only on the safety catch can fly up at speed.

Likely causes

• A door or lid not closed
• A faulty latch switch
• Debris in the latch

Typical repair cost (US)

$0 – $150

Free if it is just not closed; a latch switch at the high end.

A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.

What to do now

1. Open and firmly close each door, the trunk and the hood.
2. If the light stays on with everything closed, a latch switch is faulty.