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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: HiUnDai on December 21, 2020, 02:20:45

Title: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: HiUnDai on December 21, 2020, 02:20:45

I assumed the bulb had gone so replaced it (also changed 9 months ago) but it is not still turning on.  The interior map lights (if that's what they are called) are workingt the fine

Any ideas what it could be if no bulb or fuse?  Anything I could look at / open and tinker with?  Thanks

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: The Gonz on December 21, 2020, 02:48:32

If you're referring to the dome light, check that the switch is in the correct position to have it function.

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: HiUnDai on December 22, 2020, 18:30:46

I didn't know it was called the DOME light!  Yes, I have tried the switch in all positions, including the correct setting - unfortunately nothing

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: The Gonz on December 22, 2020, 22:12:11

Are you sure there's no corresponding fuse? Try the ROOM LP in the centre of the fuse box. Also, I recall there's a special fuse holder in the centre that can be pulled out and pushed in like a switch to quickly disengage some power.

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: HiUnDai on December 23, 2020, 05:21:32

Thanks - will try, although I think I might have looked at that option.  Cheers

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: Lorian on December 24, 2020, 19:05:22

Check the new bulb is a good one.....

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: Ozzibiker on December 30, 2020, 03:01:53

The door / on / off switch could be broken to the off position.

Title: Re: 2010 1.6 CRDi: Interior Light won't turn on when doors are opened
Post by: HiUnDai on April 08, 2021, 23:30:56

Just an update on this.  The bulb I replaced twice was a 12v 10w interior bulb from Halfords (UK).  I took out one of the map reading lights which also one of those Festoon type bulbs, but it was 12v 8w - and it worked in the dome light!

But like hell can I find the 12v 8w (31mm) Festoon type anywhere!  12v 5w seems very common.  Any ideas please?  Thanks