![]() ![]() ![]() There will be rubbing damage on both, meaning the latch has been hitting up against the striker, which can damage the door latch over time. Check the striker and the door latch for obvious, visible damage. Look at the hinges and see if they’re loose. To check the door hinge, have an assistant grab the bottom of the door, and lift up and down. If you have to slam the door harder than usual to turn off the dome light, it’s a sign the hinges are bad. The door doesn’t fully latch but still closes so it doesn’t swing open while driving, and the light stays on as an indicator that something is wrong. If the door has loose hinges or is misaligned and sits improperly, it can’t latch completely in and the switch won’t turn off since the latch is not interrupting the circuit. The dome light staying on can also be an indicator there is a problem with the door. Check the Door Hinges, the Striker, and the Door Latch If the Switch Works.If the switch works or turns off the dome light, it may be the condition of the door that’s keeping it on. If the switch does not turn the light off, it’s not usually because of the wiring, but the interrupter that’s part of the switch. If you don’t see a switch, pull the door latch with a screwdriver to see if the latch turns it off. Your door may not have a dome light switch. If you find one, this means you have a button switch. ![]() Check along the door for a dome light switch. Look for a push button switch on the door jamb or around the door frame. Find and Test the Dome Light Switch, Which May Be a Button Switch or Latch Switch.In this case, the dim setting just needs to be adjusted. If your vehicle has a dimmer switch, it may be turned on. Check and See If the Dimmer Switch Is on.How to Diagnose a Dome Light That Won’t Turn Off When the Door Is Closed ![]()
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