interior light

2003 NISSAN ALMERA
45,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JOHN JOSEPH BEETHAM
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nissan almera se 2003
interior light switch working manually but not when doors open or when using remote key
Jan 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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BILLYMAC
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do you have three positions on the switch where you can switch to only come on manually?
Feb 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM
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JOHN JOSEPH BEETHAM
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Yes it does have 3 positions where I can switch to only come on manualy
Feb 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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BILLYMAC
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there is a problem with the door switch check all fuses and tap on door switches.remove the neg batt cable for 10 mins possibly the bcm will reset the controller for lights. good luck
Feb 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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JOHN JOSEPH BEETHAM
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checked out above, no joy !! But this lead me to check contacts behind switch when in centre position by removing unit.

This turned out to be the problem, contact tempermental!! fixed it, now working. Many Thanks.
Mar 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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BILLYMAC
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great glad we could help
Mar 3, 2011 at 9:50 PM