Interior Dome Light Not Functioning

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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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Interior Dome Light Not Functioning

Hi all:

One of my dome lights is no longer functioning. I am assuming that the most probable cause is a faulty bulb. Any other thoughts?

Also, anyone know how to remove the plastic cover in order to check/replace the bulb?

Thanks for your time,
-Cedric
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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It's probably the bulbd. Is it still under warranty? Take it into the dealer, or pop the light covers open on both sides and swap bulbs. I can't imagine the light being more than $2.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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I was going to stop by pepboys today -- but does anyone know how to pop the cover?
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by brerpie
I was going to stop by pepboys today -- but does anyone know how to pop the cover?
If you're still under warranty, do NOT take it anywhere besides the dealer to get it fixed. Why would you want to not only pay for a repair, but also pay for one that doesn't use OEM parts?
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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I figure I could just do it quiker myself. Plus everytime I bring my car to the local Acura dealer to get something fixed they always scratch something... it never fails.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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That was strange... after being out for 1 week the light is coming back on as of this morning.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Mine did the same thing. I just removed the cover and removed and re-inserted the bulb. It's worked fine every since.

To remove the cover: Get a very small screwdriver and look for a very small tab on the side of the cover. Slide the screwdriver in and pop the cover off.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Hey.......my passenger side dome light stopped working too. When I would open the door only the drivers side light would come on, but when I clicked the passenger light on and off a few times it started working again. Strange. This has happened a few times too. I figure it's probably a loose wire or something. One small point though, isn't the warranty for lights only 1 year?
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Mine did the same thing. I just removed the cover and removed and re-inserted the bulb. It's worked fine every since.

To remove the cover: Get a very small screwdriver and look for a very small tab on the side of the cover. Slide the screwdriver in and pop the cover off.
This morning the light is out again -- strange. Where is the tab located?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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Anyone?
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Owners manual tells you everything you want to know.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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i personally wouldnt leave my car at the dealer for a day to change a bulb. never understood why people dont change bulbs themselves.
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