dome light not working

[mazdaverx7]

ok, perhaps a crazy question.... dome light doesnt go on when doors are opened. door sensors are good i think, because the light on the instrument cluster comes on to let one know that the door is ajar. the dome light comes on when you manually turn it on. any thoughts?

[leasaunce]

maybe a broken fuse?? or the connection on the "ON" section cut off?

[throwback]

thats exactly wut i was thinking

[mazdaverx7]

any tips on pulling the assembly out? i have a sunroof if that helps. i just dont want to break any more panels. i'll test for voltage at the switch and in each position once i remove the switch.

[white3ch0c0late]

Its definitely not a fuse because otherwise, it wouldn't work at all... and neither would your map lights... and neither would your keyless entry.

[mazdaverx7]

keyless entry? i wish, lol. maybe at one time but i definatly dont have the remote for that nor any kind of an alarm system to my knowledge....which is limited on camrys.

[leasaunce]

maybe faulty connections??? ask an auto electrician

[Knailgun]

probably the bulb....very commonpain in the ass with a Gen3....has to make a connection just so

[99camryLE]

if the light turns on manually, then maybe its stuck on the off postition when ur putting it back??? Did u check to see if the switch is on the "door" position? I know this sounds elementary, but it's worht looking at before taking out any assembleys or the such....

[deekay140]

the dome assy itself is bad, it has a separate ground when in the on position versus the dome position, replace the whole assy.

[mazdaverx7]

i'll have to check it from each angle described. as to the position of the switch, i hadn't noticed where that switch was. i'll have to check tomorrow when the ol' lady returns the car to me.

[foompla]

im pretty sure those are grounded to the roof by screws. pop off the cover, and make sure all the screws are tight.