Standard Ignition DS-868 Door Jamb Switch - Front Left or Front Right

Door Jamb Switch for Nissan and INFINITI

Standard Ignition DS-868 is a bolt-mount door jamb switch for vehicles that use a 3-blade terminal, female rectangular connector, and a black plastic-and-metal housing. It is built with a normal activation style and a 0.61 in. plunger size for direct replacement service on select Nissan and INFINITI applications.

• Part number: DS-868
• Black plastic and metal finish
• Female rectangular connector with 1 connector cavity
• 3 male blade terminals
• Bolt-mount design
• Normal activation style
• 0.61 in. plunger size
• No wiring harness included

Detailed Product Overview

Standard Ignition DS-868 is a door jamb switch used in the door opening circuit to signal when a door is opened or closed. On Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Nissan 240SX, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan 200SX, Nissan Pulsar NX, and INFINITI QX4 applications, this switch supports the factory-style electrical connection and mounting layout needed for a clean replacement. The DS-868 cross-references Standard Ignition DS-868 and is also listed with interchange references 2536041L01 and DJ6396 for the same application.

Compatible Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, front left.
• Fits 1998-2003 Nissan Frontier, front left.
• Fits 1987-2000 Nissan Pathfinder, front left.
• Fits 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima, front right.
• Fits 1989-1999 Nissan Maxima, front left.
• Fits 1997-1998 INFINITI QX4, front left.
• Fits 1995-1998 Nissan 200SX, front left.
• Fits 1989-1998 Nissan 240SX, front left.
• Fits 1993-1997 Nissan Altima, front left.
• Fits 1987-1997 Nissan Sentra, front left.
• Fits 1993-1996 Nissan 300ZX, front left.
• Fits 1993-1996 Nissan 300ZX, front right.
• Fits 1988-1989 Nissan Pulsar NX, front left.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Dome light or courtesy light staying on after the door closes
• Interior lights not turning on when the door opens
• Door-ajar warning not responding correctly
• Intermittent switch contact from worn internal components
• Broken or damaged original door jamb switch housing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal layout, plunger length, and mounting location before installation. This DS-868 uses a female rectangular connector with 3 blade terminals and a bolt-mount design, so matching the original switch configuration is important for proper operation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses front left or front right placement before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies electrical replacement parts for service applications, and DS-868 is built to match the listed connector, terminal, and mounting specifications for the confirmed fitment range.