Why is the dome light on my Honda Civic not working?
There are several reasons why your Honda’s interior light isn’t turning on or off. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune or even take your car to a mechanic to diagnose and resolve the problem. This article applies to the Honda Civic/Del Sol (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002).
How do I Turn Off the dome light on my car?
Adjust the dome light switch. Every vehicle has one. Some vehicles include a switch on the light, and one on the dashboard. The switch that controls the brightness of your dashboard display also can turn on the dome light, when the switch is at its highest setting. Turn the switch to the lowest setting to see if the light turns off.
Why does my dome light turn off when I close the door?
There is also a switch that depresses when you close your door. This signals the car to turn off the dome light when dome light switch is on “DOOR”. Sometimes the switch gets pressed all the way inside the door jamb, and does not sense the door when it opens or closes. Open the round cover on the bottom of the unit.
Where is the fuse on a Honda dome light?
Open the fuse box. The fuse box is located inside your car and under the dashboard. Find the fuse that is wired to your dome light. Your owner’s manual will likely have a diagram of your fuses, and some models also have diagrams on the inside of the driver’s side door.
Why is my dome light not working on my Honda?
Open driver’s side door. On the exterior of the door jamb is a small unit. There is also a switch that depresses when you close your door. This signals the car to turn off the dome light when dome light switch is on DOOR. Sometimes the switch gets pressed all the way inside the door jamb and does not sense the door when it opens or closes.
How do I Turn Off the dome light?
This signals the car to turn off the dome light when dome light switch is on “DOOR”. Sometimes the switch gets pressed all the way inside the door jamb, and does not sense the door when it opens or closes. Open the round cover on the bottom of the unit. Under the cover is a small Phillips head screw. Unscrew it. Pop off the unit.
Where is the fuse for the dome light on a Honda Civic?
Open the fuse box. For a 1990-2007 Accord, the fuse for your interior lights is located under the hood. For Accord years 1998-2001, it will be located in the passenger side fuse box. For Civics between 1992-2000, the fuse box is located under the dashboard. Find the fuse that is wired to your dome light.
When does the dome light come on in a car?
The dome light in your car is supposed to come on when one of the doors is open, as long as the light is put on the proper setting.