Why are my interior lights not coming on?
If the switch is bad, corroded, or you have a blown fuse, your interior lights might fail to come on. Alternatively, a bad ground can cause your lights to stay on. Inspect the switch for corrosion as well as the wiring to make sure it isn’t damaged. Figure 3. A door contact switch and wiring.
When does the ignition warning light not come on?
If your car is fitted with an alternator the warning light should not come on when the engine is idling, provided the idle setting is correct, because an alternator produces current even at low speeds.
Is there a manual ignition on a gas light?
Manual Ignition – Many modern manual gas lights are equipped with a push button ignitor – similar to a gas grill – that will emit a spark over the gas to ignite the flame when pressed. I spoke to a service technician from Gas Light America and they informed me that the manual igniter is not known to stop working.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a car not to start?
However, if your car has ignition switch problems, you may not be able to start the car at all. Ignition switch problems can also cause issues on the road, such as unexpected shutdowns or electrical problems.
What to do if your ignition light is not working?
If wiring is not overheated, flood the ignition switch with switch cleaner or WD40 and likewise the local multi-plug connector. You might also be able to locate the source of the problem by wriggling the local connections mentioned whilst operating the switch.
If the switch is bad, corroded, or you have a blown fuse, your interior lights might fail to come on. Alternatively, a bad ground can cause your lights to stay on. Inspect the switch for corrosion as well as the wiring to make sure it isn’t damaged. Figure 3. A door contact switch and wiring.
However, if your car has ignition switch problems, you may not be able to start the car at all. Ignition switch problems can also cause issues on the road, such as unexpected shutdowns or electrical problems.
Where does the ignition warning light come from?
The wire runs from the alternator through the bulkhead and up to the warning light mounted in the dashboard. From here it runs to the ignition/starter switch. In general, if the charging system is working normally, the warning light should glow when the ignition is switched on and then extinguish when the engine is started.
What to do if your interior lights go off?
Click to expand… Would sure be worth the time to pull the plug and see if the lights go off. They turn on when ground is supplied, either through the light switch or the delay relay. If pulling the plug on the switch doesn’t help, try the delay relay.
Is there a way to change the interior light?
I shimmed the switch out about 1/16 inch with some small rubber washers. Seems to be working now. In fact it makes sense if you just put in new door seals, the new seals would tend to hold the door just a little farther away from the body.
Why does my GMC interior lights not turn off?
It will be in that area and is a button with a lamp or beam on it. Yeah that is the override button to shut the dome lights off when you have the tailgate or doors open for any length of time. A door sensor can be stuck also thinking a door is open.