The dome light quick working. The bulb is good. All fuses in fusebox were OK.

2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM
12,500 MILES
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KULAGUYS
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The door switch tested OK. All connections that we could see were good. No bare or loose wires in the light. No corrosion or rust evident at either end of the connections.
May 28, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the headlight switch it has control over the dome light w/o the doors switch
May 28, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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CADIEMAN
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check the voltage with meter or test light at the bulb .
May 28, 2012 at 10:21 PM
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KULAGUYS
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There is no voltage at the dome light. There is no dome light control at the headlight switch.
May 28, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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How do you turn the dome lite on when needed w/o the doors being open?
May 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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KULAGUYS
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The light has three switch positions: Door, Off and On. The continuity tester showed proper connection in all three positions. There are two wires feeding the light: red with white stripe and blue with yellow stripe. Neither of these showed voltage. Is there a relay or timer in the circuit that would affect the light function?
May 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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CADIEMAN
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u need to find y the red/white wire has no power. check for continuity from red/white to the fuse panel.the wires run down the l/windshield post
May 29, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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