my dome light in my 98 honda civic will noy come on when i open the door any suggestions?

Question

i replaced the instrument panel fuse because it was blown. i tried the interior light fuse under the hood but it was not blown

Answer 1

If you have replaced the bulb and it still doesn't work try this. When you open the door, look at the door jamb where the door latches when closed. There should be an L-shaped piece that slides. Manually slide it back and forth and see if it turns on.

If it does, it means that its either too dirty for it to move, or the spring lost its elasticity (sp?). It's a simple fix, slide the piece back, remove the Philips head screw that appears. Take out the piece and clean it. Reinstall and see if it works. If it doesn't, just go to the junkyard and take one off any Honda, they're pretty much the same. Then just replace it.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Replace the ECM intregrated control module unit, part # 38600-S01-A1. if replacing the switch on the door doesn't work. Its located on the fuse panel top side

Answer 3

Did you try replacing the light bulb in the dome light?

Answer 4

Buy a 99 Honda

Answer 5

Most common problem is the drivers door ajar switch is defective (located around the door latch striker). It is very easy to replace and the part is cheap.

Answer 6

Check the light bulb, genius.

Answer 7

Change the bulb.

Answer 8

See a mechanic.

Answer 9

change the bulb

Answer 10

ummmm............ lets see here i think i would start with the light bulb smart guy