11 4dr dome lights do not work
04-30-2014, 06:03 AM
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11 4dr dome lights do not work
I recently bought an 11 4dr and when you open any of the doors and tailgate the dome lights do not come on. If you push the individual buttons they come on fine so lights work.
When you manually turn them on with the turn signal stalk they do not come on in any position. I very mechanically inclined but want to know more about how these are controlled. I realize the switches are in the door lock actuators and that the connectors work because windows and door locks work fine so its a control issue with the dome light somewhere The question is what controls the dome light, the PCM, body control module etc.
The truck jsut went out of warranty so its gonna be $150 for me to take it in which I am not opposed to but if I can get more info I know I can figure it out. I am an technical trainer for another manufacturer (probably figure it out by my handle name) so I can do just about anything but don't want to rip and tear to figure it out. Jsut looking for more info, maybe a wiring schematic if possible
Anything to help me would be great
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Keith
When you manually turn them on with the turn signal stalk they do not come on in any position. I very mechanically inclined but want to know more about how these are controlled. I realize the switches are in the door lock actuators and that the connectors work because windows and door locks work fine so its a control issue with the dome light somewhere The question is what controls the dome light, the PCM, body control module etc.
The truck jsut went out of warranty so its gonna be $150 for me to take it in which I am not opposed to but if I can get more info I know I can figure it out. I am an technical trainer for another manufacturer (probably figure it out by my handle name) so I can do just about anything but don't want to rip and tear to figure it out. Jsut looking for more info, maybe a wiring schematic if possible
Anything to help me would be great
Thanks
Keith
05-06-2014, 08:11 AM
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subscribed...because I have the same problem. My 2011 dome lights quit working after a battery switch. They only come on if you push the button.
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05-09-2015, 11:14 AM
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I'm in the exact same situation, except my lights will flicker occasionally when driving and will even come on when parked and doors are all closed and locked.
Any info would be great, even the wiring schematic for the domes would help.
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Any info would be great, even the wiring schematic for the domes would help.
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10-29-2016, 04:52 AM
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Mine was caused by the speedo. There is a body computer in there that controls the lights that was damaged during a battery change. Only fix is to replace the entire unit.
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10-29-2016, 10:45 AM
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that is kind of sad that simply changin a battery is enough to break things now days. i liked it better when it was all just fuses and relays and the only computer was the ecu for the engine.
10-31-2016, 02:09 PM
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I remember the really good old days when there were no computers, all I did was carry a spare set of points and I was good to go!
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