Dome Light Stays on With the Door Shut? Diagnose Door Latches and Switches!

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Does the dome light in your car or truck stay on, even with the door shut? This is something you'll want to look into! It could be as simple as a faulty switch, or a switch or knob in the wrong position, or it could be a sign of dangerous door hinge or latch problems! Len guides you through diagnosing many of the problems that lead to a dome light staying on.
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto3 жыл бұрын

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  • @BTunaTTV_YT

    @BTunaTTV_YT

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine has the middle courtesy lights but without the plastic switch (bought it used) what should i do to fix it?

  • @ismailsurve252
    @ismailsurve252Ай бұрын

    I am based in Saudi and I was facing this issue for the past week. I had to disconnect the battery cables to keep the lights switched off. And then I saw this video of yours. What a simple miss. Thank you for this video. It worked. KZread at times can be your go to guy😊. Thanks again for making this video.

  • @jackie.ortega.marrero
    @jackie.ortega.marrero9 ай бұрын

    My toddler pushed every switch he possibly could in a span of 2 minutes… it took me hours and 4 videos before I came across this video here!!! Thank you! 😅

  • @siccicey9479
    @siccicey94792 жыл бұрын

    i turned my dial all the way up and didn’t realize🤦🏻‍♂️ been like that for months even went as far to take the bulb out to save the battery thanks man!

  • @jondemetrius

    @jondemetrius

    2 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 same…

  • @ricardobarahona8824

    @ricardobarahona8824

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here I just read your comment and just did it😭

  • @Stiiizykarlitosz

    @Stiiizykarlitosz

    Жыл бұрын

    Broooooo thank you so much 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @407Maddi

    @407Maddi

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the dome light dial controlled headlight brightness 😅 Thanks for the tip! You have a new subscriber! 🎉

  • @TY_FTS

    @TY_FTS

    Жыл бұрын

    I literally was about to take it to the shop before i read this comment … deadass forgot about the dial😂

  • @FreeUrMind63
    @FreeUrMind6322 күн бұрын

    My door lights stayed in tonight. I was planning to remove the door panel and replace the latch. I had turned the light dimmer all the way up and didn't notice the switch! Thank you for giving me the solution! So simple!

  • @jarmondbaker2561
    @jarmondbaker2561 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful this is exactly what I needed. I was pulled over by the police and they hit something in my car to where my light wouldn’t turn off. I thought my trunk was open, maybe the hood or the doors even. No it was the dash dimmer switch. Thanks a lot man 💯

  • @tmp-3mtempest79
    @tmp-3mtempest792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! Had a relative whose vehicle was doing this and I had no idea how to solve it, but this has narrowed down the two most likely fixes.

  • @mrBongripz
    @mrBongripz2 жыл бұрын

    Went out at 2 am and was Messing with my door latch and got the damn light to turn off finally. Thanks man

  • @stableyetfun
    @stableyetfun Жыл бұрын

    My 06 F150 dome light wounld't turn off. I checked the door hinges and door switch in the door. Kept draining my battery. Problem was I had turned on the dome light dimmer switch into the on position. Your channel is a lot of help for us automotive challenged guys.

  • @chrislee576
    @chrislee576 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for you’re knowledge and sharing it because it sure saved me today when my inside cabin lights wasn’t shutting off . I watched your video and bam fixed my situation. Many thanks !! 👊 🇨🇦

  • @HelinatheHomeBody
    @HelinatheHomeBody2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My lights were on for two weeks! 🤦‍♀️🥰

  • @cecilrhodes2618
    @cecilrhodes2618 Жыл бұрын

    You're amazing brother, you fixed my issue in less than 2 minutes! 07 Trailblazers have that rotating dash illumination switch to the left of the steering wheel, and turning it all the way to the right makes a click & keeps the dome lights on. News to me! Now I know.

  • @Kellz11
    @Kellz112 жыл бұрын

    Omg! Thank you so much for this video. This happened to me last night and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. The first step was to check that little dash lights switch and that was the problem it was switched all the way on. Such a simple thing but I'm thankful that you posted this video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @charleshammond7921

    @charleshammond7921

    Жыл бұрын

    Same! I spent three hours messing around with my fuses and checking the wiring and felt like such a fool when the first little thing fixed it immediately

  • @TAJATee

    @TAJATee

    Жыл бұрын

    Where is it located?

  • @WhAtDoYoUmEmE_
    @WhAtDoYoUmEmE_2 ай бұрын

    I'm so thankful for the internet and helpful KZread videos. Mine was the switch next to the steering wheel, I would have never guessed that. Thank you!!

  • @littlewarrior62
    @littlewarrior622 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! The first 1:10 min solved my issue. I had forgotten that I was fiddling with the dimmer switch while on a call. Distractions and memory capacity... Ugh!

  • @extensioncord2202
    @extensioncord22029 ай бұрын

    Literally almost spent $140 to find a fix to my problem when my stupid dimmer was all the way up. This is my first car thank you so much for the help you’re an amazing person

  • @e.l.romero3380
    @e.l.romero33802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Solved my issue with the light thanks to your video, it was getting annoyed already.

  • @fouladimikaol
    @fouladimikaolАй бұрын

    Love this I washed my 2001 Ford Excursion clean inside and out and after that the running bord lights and dome stay on. forced me to take fuse #4 out to save the battery. today I see this video and boy when I clean the car I accidently turn the light switch on. Thank you for the video it was wonderful.

  • @steveowen2346
    @steveowen2346 Жыл бұрын

    This video just saved me a couple hours of time and a visit to a mechanic. 👍 Thanks!

  • @chrisbean9663
    @chrisbean966327 күн бұрын

    Fantastic advice I found the issue was in the passenger side door once I clicked it all the way back and then clicked it forward the lights doing really good right now so far so good thank you so much for making this video

  • @ronside4113
    @ronside41132 жыл бұрын

    Keep in mind; there is a timer involved with the driver's side door vs. the passenger side door. Light will stay on about a minute after you close the driver's side door, but goes out immediately when you close the pass. side door. It can trick a person!

  • @pseudoen6520
    @pseudoen65205 ай бұрын

    The funny thing is I just copied you slamming the doors shut a bunch and it worked so my life is fixed, but I will absolutely be back in a month when it gets messed up again. Thanks

  • @billkendall5914
    @billkendall59142 жыл бұрын

    GREAT TUTORIAL! And presented in a professional, understandable manner. Thanks!

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

    +Bill Kendall Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @BTunaTTV_YT

    @BTunaTTV_YT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@1AAuto great tutorial but recently i bought 2 new dome light switches (whole piece with working lights) and one of them only turns light if i flip switch to the "OFF" position Is there a way to fix it and make it turn om with door (the other one works good but having the 2 working good us good if one blows)

  • @calicomist9213
    @calicomist92132 жыл бұрын

    I am having this problem and have been perplexed. My light has been on for over a month. Thanks for sharing this information!! Very helpful -

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

    +calicomist Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @mba6164
    @mba6164 Жыл бұрын

    oh man, your awesome. I was wondering why the lights not turned off even if I shut the doors. now I got it. thanks man

  • @lekrowe3602
    @lekrowe36022 жыл бұрын

    Hello and thanks for the information, what if it stays on even after you check all of the doors, to see of there off track?

  • @amberscott8239
    @amberscott82392 жыл бұрын

    Ty. My lights killed my battery in a matter of minutes. I tried closing doors, checking inner switches with no luck. I hope the added ideas will fix my problem.

  • @porfiriomascote5357
    @porfiriomascote5357 Жыл бұрын

    Wow i am having same issue were my car don’t have that retractable button so slamming the door fix my light problem 😅 i been having this issue for a very long time excellent video thanks keep those videos coming. you got a new subscriber.

  • @JS-jv6rg
    @JS-jv6rg2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best technicians online great info.

  • @phillyyahudin215
    @phillyyahudin2152 жыл бұрын

    Great job!!! You covered a lot of possibilities and why thanks!!!

  • @TastySnax12
    @TastySnax12 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video bro. Bought a B3000 secondhand with no dome light or fuse, and was wondering why it wouldn't turn off. Luckily I just had the switch turned up all the way lmao.

  • @TheJames1201
    @TheJames12012 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I love how you explained different scenarios. It helped me when I went down to my garage and found out my husband didn’t press the light on the car ceiling.

  • @kirstendeem2762
    @kirstendeem2762 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much!! We were stressin! We watched 1 minute of your video and BOOM problem solved!

  • @jeffuhler6158
    @jeffuhler6158Ай бұрын

    Dome light switch was in the on position. Thank you for your video.

  • @brad4life692
    @brad4life692Ай бұрын

    Omg I’m a first time car owner,I was so frustrated. Turns out it was my dimmer knob 😭 you are a life saver sir!!!

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    Ай бұрын

    +@brad4life692 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @outof_sarahtonin
    @outof_sarahtonin3 ай бұрын

    Finally someone that goes into detail! Everyone just talks about the dimmer. I have to try these out!

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    3 ай бұрын

    +@outof_sarahtonin Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @blakehoward8398
    @blakehoward839810 ай бұрын

    I took two of my door panels apart just to figure out I had the dial turned. Thank you

  • @CrimsonSun88
    @CrimsonSun888 ай бұрын

    It was the dimmer switch for me. Never use it, but I probably turned it all on when cleaning the cabin. Thank you.

  • @davekazmdrummer
    @davekazmdrummer Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! Didn’t even know there was a dome light on position on the roller switch 🎉😂

  • @cimcity
    @cimcity2 ай бұрын

    Lots of great, helpful tips I hadn't thought of. But the best part of this video is the safety cut-away at 3:15. 😂 YT GOLD! 😂

  • @SharonAustin-ce6io
    @SharonAustin-ce6io2 ай бұрын

    So happy you placed this video here... thank you!!

  • @ghost-ie7jc
    @ghost-ie7jc Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, i have a 1985 ford thunderbird and didnt know what the dimer light was for, i thaught it was for the dash, not the big roof light, thanks so much😎

  • @williamdecamp7343
    @williamdecamp7343 Жыл бұрын

    Sticky door latch mechanism will cause the latch to not fully rotate and not engage the micro switch on the latch. Using WD-40 and some maintenance lubricating the latch and the hinges is supposed to be routinely done. If your hinges are good and door alignment is good, it’s likely do to lack of lubrication on the latch inside the door. Try some WD-40 on the latch cam a lubricate the latch assembly and see what happens. Notice when he rotated the latch cam with a screw driver, the light went out. In the Ford truck scenario, it was obvious the hinges were bad but that’s not always the case.

  • @garyfarm
    @garyfarm Жыл бұрын

    Great video, concise and to the point !

  • @MBAus-bo2ym
    @MBAus-bo2ym9 ай бұрын

    Oh man you just saved me an embarrassing trip to the mechanic. Legend thanks!

  • @markschirripa3607
    @markschirripa3607 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Have you any suggestions for a 2000 Focus whose interior lights will not come on when I open any of the doors?

  • @williamverona3768
    @williamverona3768 Жыл бұрын

    Now I'm confused although your tips were helpful it did not fix my issue of the interior dome lights staying on, in my 2003 Acura mdx. Never had issues before. I went out to lock my doors and noticed the dome lights on. Going around the vehicle opening and closing the doors didn't work. So I tried each door switch, including the hatch and it only turned off my door courtesy lights. I pulled the fuse do to no other options.

  • @Louielouie_i
    @Louielouie_i3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. you didn't miss anything. in a remarkable time. thanks

  • @carlchilders9538
    @carlchilders95382 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I'm surprised (and embarrassed) that the solution was so simple!

  • @asifsalim6203
    @asifsalim6203 Жыл бұрын

    Today im solve my car doom light issue.thank for ur video... Its very helpfull 😊

  • @tiger93
    @tiger93 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you man, you solved my long day problems!

  • @DonnieBling-bd4ym
    @DonnieBling-bd4ym10 ай бұрын

    You articulate very well thanks for your time & help

  • @CPTJarda
    @CPTJarda10 ай бұрын

    Toyota camry 2006 - So the problem in my case was the switch itself, the contact inside of the sliding button was very bad so little bit of sanding with sanding paper and wiping with alcohol based liquid fixed the issue! Thanks for you videos man!

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    10 ай бұрын

    +CPTJarda Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @janaeas5263
    @janaeas5263 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this was so helpful I was losing my mind I tried everything you said and it was one of the last things there's a switch next to the dome light that my kids turned on when I went to get their food

  • @Scotty-Z70
    @Scotty-Z707 ай бұрын

    sunofagun! that was all it was! when i got into my car today i noticed the light wouldn't go off. i tried everything. my knee must have rubbed that wheel when i got in, because thanks to you i found out that was what was wrong. THANKS!

  • @TyroneMaye
    @TyroneMaye Жыл бұрын

    nice informational video upon this issue. I was wondering whether 1A Auto has any videos upon the 07 Audi Q7 3.6L V6 Quattro suv ?

  • @ali-tr9tp
    @ali-tr9tp Жыл бұрын

    lollll man thanks my semi-truck's light was on since 2 weeks i don't know why, i removed the fuse in order not to drain the battery, but after your video it turned my attention to a button in the dashboard i turned it off and every thing worked perfect loll thanks again. 😂

  • @weddingguy3271
    @weddingguy32712 жыл бұрын

    thanks- i was going crazy trying to figure it out. thought it was a problem with the door latch.

  • @1thepner
    @1thepner11 ай бұрын

    YOU SAVED MY BACON!!!! I was about to drive into Ford and let them gouge me again. Your tutorial was spot on! Now, I can cancel the appointment, and spend the $$ on me & the dog. THANK YOU!!!

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    11 ай бұрын

    +tony hepner Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @ube2slow
    @ube2slow Жыл бұрын

    How about a dome light that stays on anywhere from 15 seconds to 1 and a 1/2 minutes before it decides to go off? My 2013 Ford Edge does that every time I get in it now. That along with the warning notification on the dash saying my left rear door is ajar (which its not), is irritating.

  • @jamessimpson5296
    @jamessimpson52962 жыл бұрын

    My 2012 Hyundai rear courtesy light is on for way too long- then shuts off by itself. I am checking further, This appears to be an integrated body control computer timer problem. I will look elsewhere- yet, your video is a good first check. Thank You!

  • @trellmoney1722
    @trellmoney17222 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy. Thanks for the information

  • @FreddyDupree
    @FreddyDupree2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you good sir, I was about to rip out the car just to change a fuse then I found your video ahh hah! This is the meaning of a true Christmas Miracle.

  • @faithfezz2922
    @faithfezz29223 жыл бұрын

    OMG! Your video helped us on a 8hr road trip to fix the light!!

  • @sharonsherman6118
    @sharonsherman61182 жыл бұрын

    What if it's the latch inside the door

  • @lanetriamodique8859
    @lanetriamodique88592 жыл бұрын

    Lol mine was the first one and I was about to lose my mind. So helpful thank you

  • @celestehaynes8261
    @celestehaynes8261 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you the interior lights turn off... I had to adjust the dimmer switch. Thank you!!!

  • @EnderDragonGamerz02
    @EnderDragonGamerz023 ай бұрын

    Professional and understanding, thank you! This gives me trouble shooting ideas.

  • @doktorsus1648
    @doktorsus1648 Жыл бұрын

    Yep, it was the first thing... Thank you!

  • @ETTENOTNA18
    @ETTENOTNA18 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Thank you so much. This was very helpful.

  • @karenmorente7589
    @karenmorente75892 жыл бұрын

    Great clear easy info . Thanks.

  • @dannylindhain5339
    @dannylindhain53394 ай бұрын

    After I checked my 2000 Windstar door switches, and backdoor switches failed. Buttons got stuck because of lack of lubricant or grease. sprayed with WD40 and the latches worked like new but there was still a problem. All the interior lights still stay on. I gave up because it was already nighttime. I removed all the bulb lights inside my van that don't turn off to avoid draining my battery. I gathered all my tools and stopped working. After having our dinner, I still don't feel relax because I keep on thinking of what the problem would be. I went to KZread and found this A1 Auto Repair tip video. I was enjoying watching the video because the guy has a sense of humor. When it comes to that portion of the dimmer switch next to the headlight switch, I paused the video and grab my Windstar key, ran and opened my garage. I checked the dimmer switch, and it was on the ON position. I put one bulb back inside the dome light then adjust the dimmer and it worked. The light will now turn off when I shut the door. All doors are working and will turn off the dome light. So, I took all light bulbs and put them back. It only took me less than 10 minutes to make it work again. I was working with that for almost 2 hours this afternoon and can't find the problem. Hey A1 auto repair guy, thank you so much for that video. That is why watching A1 repair videos will save you time. Hey, you guys out there having problems with your cars, subscribe like I did. Watch the video, buy the parts from A1, do it yourself and they are right, you save lots of money. I just want to thank you.

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    4 ай бұрын

    +@dannylindhain5339 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @pwu8194
    @pwu81942 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Somehow the light was accidentally switched on. After I pushed it, it turns off now.

  • @Upstream2020
    @Upstream2020 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, saved our Christmas! Thanks man.

  • @legendoflex6881
    @legendoflex68814 ай бұрын

    I didn’t even know I had a dimmer till now lol😂Thank you!

  • @broletsdiginasmr5366
    @broletsdiginasmr53663 жыл бұрын

    Do you have video of 2003 4runner on how to change Windshield Water Reservoir?

  • @2Tone1418
    @2Tone14182 жыл бұрын

    Bro thanks this video helped within seconds 😂 good job thx

  • @jakeweeks2
    @jakeweeks22 жыл бұрын

    wth didn’t even know i had a dimmer, thanks!

  • @abeolaitan6286
    @abeolaitan6286 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Just fixed my issue ❤❤❤❤

  • @jacksavage279
    @jacksavage27911 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your content,it was a big help.

  • @cesterly4668
    @cesterly46688 ай бұрын

    Thank you it was my dimmer..love your video.

  • @thetoolwallchannel
    @thetoolwallchannel2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GodfreyByamungu
    @GodfreyByamungu2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this man. I highly appreciate it.

  • @michaeldyer1396
    @michaeldyer1396 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, watched for a minute and done what you said light turns off now 😂🎉

  • @ShadowsPast316
    @ShadowsPast316 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Very Much. Fixed the problem. God Bless

  • @tiktok11150
    @tiktok11150 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I don't know how it happened but it's fixed now.

  • @whiteboyprobz9774
    @whiteboyprobz97742 жыл бұрын

    If I turn the dimmer switch to the on position for courtesy lights, my map lights and dome light comes on. Working fine, and I can turn the map lights off and on and done light stays on. If I turn off the courtesy setting, the dome light turns off and I can no longer turn on my front map lights.

  • @migloo1
    @migloo1 Жыл бұрын

    My lights were so hot from being on for so long Thanks to this video was able to get them off

  • @buddykane22
    @buddykane222 жыл бұрын

    Another possibility is that a piece of trash may be blocking the pin from doing its job- some pins are like a lever- I just fixed mine a tiny twig got caught in it and kept it from closing completely.

  • @michaelwhitaker8276
    @michaelwhitaker8276 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for so much that really helped me a lot I just got pulled over for that but I'm thank you

  • @mr.j4336
    @mr.j43365 ай бұрын

    All right, how do you keep the 2018 from turning on when you open the doors cause I don’t like that feature, I just want to be able to open my vehicle at night and not have the lights turn on

  • @gotostreaminar
    @gotostreaminar Жыл бұрын

    Great job saved my night I remembered I mistakenly hit the switch when opening the trunk

  • @BushinRyuCat
    @BushinRyuCat Жыл бұрын

    THAAANK YOU, partner 😃😃😃! You made this video for dopes like me (and i read the car manual, which says nearly NOTHING about the dimmer switching on the interior lights😡)

  • @johnkelly2186
    @johnkelly2186 Жыл бұрын

    A thank you man I really appreciate that I see a lot of lot of stuff that I didn't check thank you

  • @papasfunnyfarm9703
    @papasfunnyfarm97032 жыл бұрын

    Great, and fun, presentation!

  • @pcsforsale579
    @pcsforsale5792 жыл бұрын

    You're a lifesaver bro!

  • @debbieterry1453
    @debbieterry1453 Жыл бұрын

    Worried about my battery. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. My driver side door is broken but the only turn off switch I have is for the driver side and it is on off however sometimes just shaking it works the little knob in the door. But lately my lights have been coming on in the middle of the night I get in the car to go to work they're on I'm like oh my gosh.

  • @rubenhernandez2104
    @rubenhernandez21044 ай бұрын

    Thank man. I just detailed my truck and must have messed with the dimmer switch by accident.

  • @1schampion
    @1schampion2 жыл бұрын

    Very Helpful!! Thank you!!!

  • @papasfunnyfarm9703
    @papasfunnyfarm97032 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would fix my 05 Suburban. It stays running when I turn the key off! Then I turn OFF the headlight switch and the engine shuts off. Or, if I unplug the drivers side headlight, the engine will shut off. I redid at least 3 grounds and still no fix. And, it won’t get out of limp mode usually. But when has run run properly, it totally flies. 6.0 really boogies! Edit: I changed out headlight switch and ignition switch from my other Burban. No go.

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