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

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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  3 роки тому +38

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    • @BTunaTTV_YT
      @BTunaTTV_YT 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jackie.ortega.marrero
    @jackie.ortega.marrero Рік тому +27

    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
    @siccicey9479 3 роки тому +183

    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 роки тому +10

      😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 same…

    • @ricardobarahona8824
      @ricardobarahona8824 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @Stiiizykarlitosz
      @Stiiizykarlitosz 2 роки тому +9

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

    • @407Maddi
      @407Maddi 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @TY_FTS
      @TY_FTS 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @extensioncord2202
    @extensioncord2202 Рік тому +8

    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

  • @mrBongripz
    @mrBongripz 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @FreeUrMind63
    @FreeUrMind63 6 місяців тому +2

    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 Рік тому +12

    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 💯

  • @anniegolden1923
    @anniegolden1923 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much-I've been disconnecting my battery for two days now-this video is a life saver!!!

  • @littlewarrior62
    @littlewarrior62 3 роки тому +31

    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!

  • @stableyetfun
    @stableyetfun Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @HelinatheHomeBody
    @HelinatheHomeBody 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @ismailsurve252
    @ismailsurve252 6 місяців тому +5

    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. UA-cam at times can be your go to guy😊. Thanks again for making this video.

  • @ronside4113
    @ronside4113 2 роки тому +23

    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!

  • @ksonza
    @ksonza 2 місяці тому

    Maaaaan! I am so appreciate you!!! First minute of your video solved my problem!!! I had pulled out fuse for that dome light for couple months and just today found your video! Thank you so much!!!

  • @cimcity
    @cimcity 8 місяців тому +1

    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! 😂

  • @agbenyegahsetuagbe1886
    @agbenyegahsetuagbe1886 4 місяці тому

    I called my auto electrician to fix my dome lights. Man said he is busy until tomorrow. I decided to check it out on UA-cam and voilà. Thank you.

  • @robertllr
    @robertllr 4 місяці тому

    You know, I often criticize YT vids for stating the obvious. But sometimes, even "experts" like me need reminders of what is right in front of us. I didn't watch the whole video because--one minute in--you solved my problem. I had been chasing my tail for ours, pulling switches, looking for shorts--hours wasted because I overlooked the obvious. I had been cleaning my dashboard and accidentally bumped the dimmer to full on. It took me searching the bleeding internet to find this video to have someone tell me the obvious. I will never again complain about troubleshooters who go for the dumbo bit straight off the bat.
    And, BTW, Thank you!!!!!!!!

  • @dannylindhain5339
    @dannylindhain5339 9 місяців тому

    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 UA-cam 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  9 місяців тому

      +@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

  • @billkendall5914
    @billkendall5914 2 роки тому +31

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

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому +1

      +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 2 роки тому

      @@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)

  • @killerlost9937
    @killerlost9937 4 місяці тому

    Your video literally saved my relationship. My girlfriend dome light wasn't going off and I tried to figure it out on my own but I couldn't figure it out and then she told me not to mess with it and we would mess with it in the morning. Well I went out there and watched your video and fixed it and she came out and almost broke up with me Till she saw that the dome light was off. 😂😂 Thank you

  • @pseudoen6520
    @pseudoen6520 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @outof_sarahtonin
    @outof_sarahtonin 8 місяців тому

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

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @WhAtDoYoUmEmE_
    @WhAtDoYoUmEmE_ 8 місяців тому

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

  • @brad4life692
    @brad4life692 6 місяців тому

    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  6 місяців тому

      +@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

  • @cesterly4668
    @cesterly4668 Рік тому +1

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

  • @SilentScreamer413
    @SilentScreamer413 3 місяці тому

    Damn, you saved me a headache. Never owned an American car before my Avalanche and had no idea the dim switch had a light on positi! Thank you sir!!!

  • @mariusmeskauskis5613
    @mariusmeskauskis5613 Місяць тому

    0:57 Touched it accidentaly. Thx man 👍

  • @jonathanpetrikin9294
    @jonathanpetrikin9294 4 місяці тому

    Who'da guessed? The light dimmer switch! Although on a Toyota Sienna 2007, it is an interior light on/off switch on the dash (no dimmer capabilities on that switch). Thank you for saving me/us expensive mechanic fees! You rock!

  • @fouladimikaol
    @fouladimikaol 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @MBAus-bo2ym
    @MBAus-bo2ym Рік тому

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

  • @Kellz11
    @Kellz11 2 роки тому +5

    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 2 роки тому

      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 2 роки тому

      Where is it located?

  • @oliviakraus6147
    @oliviakraus6147 11 місяців тому

    Im so glad this video exists

  • @JS-jv6rg
    @JS-jv6rg 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best technicians online great info.

  • @SharonAustin-ce6io
    @SharonAustin-ce6io 8 місяців тому

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

  • @williamdecamp7343
    @williamdecamp7343 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @1thepner
    @1thepner Рік тому +4

    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  Рік тому +2

      +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

  • @cecilrhodes2618
    @cecilrhodes2618 Рік тому

    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.

  • @calicomist9213
    @calicomist9213 3 роки тому +4

    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  3 роки тому

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

  • @chrislee576
    @chrislee576 Рік тому +1

    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 !! 👊 🇨🇦

  • @blakehoward8398
    @blakehoward8398 Рік тому +2

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

  • @johnpsych96
    @johnpsych96 6 місяців тому

    You took you less than a minute to solve my problem thank you

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  6 місяців тому

      +@johnpsych96 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @hecki3528
    @hecki3528 Рік тому +1

    What’s your cash app bro . I’ve had my lights on for like a month now thinking my car was broke . After I turned that switch off I fell so stupid lol . Thx brother. Not all heroes wear capes

  • @chrisbean9663
    @chrisbean9663 6 місяців тому

    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

  • @steveowen2346
    @steveowen2346 2 роки тому

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

  • @tmp-3mtempest79
    @tmp-3mtempest79 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @e.l.romero3380
    @e.l.romero3380 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @mba6164
    @mba6164 2 роки тому

    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

  • @TastySnax12
    @TastySnax12 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @mushlove6933
    @mushlove6933 28 днів тому

    Wow. my 02 ranger had the light on. I thought it was something bad with wiring and dreaded figuring it out. I never realized it clicked when you pushed it all the way up😂. It now shuts off. Thanks

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  28 днів тому

      +@mushlove6933 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @Upstream2020
    @Upstream2020 2 роки тому

    Great video, saved our Christmas! Thanks man.

  • @Scotty-Z70
    @Scotty-Z70 Рік тому

    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!

  • @amberscott8239
    @amberscott8239 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @CPTJarda
    @CPTJarda Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

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

  • @2Tone1418
    @2Tone1418 3 роки тому +5

    Bro thanks this video helped within seconds 😂 good job thx

  • @gotostreaminar
    @gotostreaminar Рік тому +1

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

  • @timcolgan2699
    @timcolgan2699 Місяць тому

    Thank you.I got to push the easy button today.😊

  • @FreddyDupree
    @FreddyDupree 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @EnderDragonGamerz02
    @EnderDragonGamerz02 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ali-tr9tp
    @ali-tr9tp Рік тому

    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.
    😂

  • @suzannta2827
    @suzannta2827 3 роки тому +1

    1 week the lights were on, it drained my battery, I paid 100 dls for 2 relays and mechanics $$$/hour etc. etc. after 1 week without a car, 300 dls spent, and then I see this video. I go out to turn my switch off like you said, and WALA!!!!! they're off. I was taking it to an electric mechanic right NOW because there was an electric false contact. Sir a tip of my hat to you (*.*)

  • @davekazmdrummer
    @davekazmdrummer Рік тому

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

  • @Crimson8Sun
    @Crimson8Sun Рік тому

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

  • @legendoflex6881
    @legendoflex6881 10 місяців тому

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

  • @kirstendeem2762
    @kirstendeem2762 2 роки тому

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

  • @earthchild03
    @earthchild03 11 місяців тому +1

    For goodness sake, please check 0:57. Because you never know if you touched it by accident or anything.

  • @jeffuhler6158
    @jeffuhler6158 6 місяців тому

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

  • @migloo1
    @migloo1 Рік тому

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

  • @faithfezz2922
    @faithfezz2922 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @porfiriomascote5357
    @porfiriomascote5357 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @NewEdge_GT
    @NewEdge_GT 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much I was out at 10:30 at night my lights Not would cut off

  • @tundratiger9473
    @tundratiger9473 2 роки тому

    You are my HERO!
    You made me save lots of money.

  • @pedrodegollado2636
    @pedrodegollado2636 2 роки тому

    Thanks, you saved me $250!! Thanks!

  • @StacySmith-d9u
    @StacySmith-d9u Рік тому

    Oh My God! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I finally got the light to go off!!!!!!!!!!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Рік тому

      +Stacy Smith 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

  • @jakeweeks2
    @jakeweeks2 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @diegocarlos3911
    @diegocarlos3911 11 місяців тому

    Gotta say this video helped me out appreciate you man

  • @NightVibes121
    @NightVibes121 3 роки тому +7

    That intro🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry glad you're okay tho

  • @tyde8037
    @tyde8037 День тому

    Dude saved my life 🤣

  • @ube2slow
    @ube2slow 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @jcmottern
    @jcmottern 2 роки тому

    Instructions unclear, head stuck in latch😁
    Thanks for the video 👍

  • @asifsalim6203
    @asifsalim6203 Рік тому

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

  • @connieblackmon3932
    @connieblackmon3932 Рік тому

    just for grins, listen to this video about 1 AM and be enlightened with the screams waking up your entire household.

  • @lekrowe3602
    @lekrowe3602 3 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @mikerealme8445
    @mikerealme8445 2 роки тому

    I got one for you.
    Dome light stays on after doors are closed and alarm is set.
    Flickers when I slam all 4 doors on my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500.
    I replaced the headlight switch combo/dimmer/fog lights.
    The buzzer stopped but some light still stays on.
    Here’s the kicker: dome light eventually turns off so battery is saved.
    Next steps: checks for button switch on doors; hinge integrity; latches and map light.

  • @alexsanders7404
    @alexsanders7404 2 роки тому

    Thank you!!! Maybe saved my life!

  • @sharonsherman6118
    @sharonsherman6118 2 роки тому +2

    What if it's the latch inside the door

  • @stephengreen1084
    @stephengreen1084 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot man!! Saved me a headache 😅😅😅

  • @DonnieBling-bd4ym
    @DonnieBling-bd4ym Рік тому

    You articulate very well thanks for your time & help

  • @elise666ify
    @elise666ify 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, you’re the same guy from TRQ! I recognize your voice, I’ve watched enough of your videos.

  • @metallic882
    @metallic882 4 місяці тому

    Bro, THANK YOU FOR THIS

  • @johnkelly2186
    @johnkelly2186 Рік тому

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

  • @kannaspet9764
    @kannaspet9764 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG I WAS LOSING MY MIND

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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

  • @celestehaynes8261
    @celestehaynes8261 Рік тому

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

  • @garyfarm
    @garyfarm Рік тому +2

    Great video, concise and to the point !

  • @hillareybrooks3880
    @hillareybrooks3880 5 місяців тому

    Thank you life you're a life saver 🙏🏾🙂

  • @lanetriamodique8859
    @lanetriamodique8859 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @TheJames1201
    @TheJames1201 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @markschirripa3607
    @markschirripa3607 Рік тому

    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?

  • @yk007beats8
    @yk007beats8 3 місяці тому

    Thanks my friend I just solved this with your help🎉

  • @jurgenmartinez3898
    @jurgenmartinez3898 Рік тому

    He just resolved my proble thanks man

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    @jamessimpson5296 3 роки тому

    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!