OBD-II code · Body
B0541 Passenger Door Ajar Switch Circuit
The passenger door ajar switch circuit is malfunctioning.
Is it safe to drive with B0541?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCorroded door switch
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.4–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Passenger Door Ajar Switch, Body Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.