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2005 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Map light, Dealer.
Mileage: 68,000 miles.

Asked on December 27, 2010

2004 Accord dome light

I have a Honda Accord 2005, 4-cyl, 4-door, map lights (moonroof). The left most map light went out recently when car is opened. You can manually turn it on and off. I replaced the bulb. Worked once or twice, no longer works. Right one still works when car door is opened. What could be wrong with the one on the left? (Note: dealership recently had to replace a fuse for the external power in the dash/console as it no longer worked).
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Replied on January 2, 2011

Check the door switch.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on January 3, 2011

Hello, KHLow2008, thank you for the response. Can you provide further details - where would I find the door switch?

Thanks!

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Replied on January 3, 2011

Never mind, I found a video online that describes where/how. Thank yoU!

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Replied on January 3, 2011

Have you fixed the problem?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on January 4, 2011

Hi again,
It seems to have fixed itself. No explanation. I did locate the door switch as you suggested and pressed on the covering just to see. After that I noticed the light did work when I opened the door. Not sure if it was just a loose connection perhaps, that fixed itself when I was investigating the switch?

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Replied on January 4, 2011

There is a possibility the switch was stuck in off position and manually pressing the switch made it turn on again.

Remove the switch and check for signs of rust. That would cause intermittent malfunctionings.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on January 4, 2011

Thank very much much!

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Replied on January 7, 2011

You're welcome.

Have a nice day.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 11, 2012

I have exactly the same problem as originally described by the first poster. However, the mechanic said that the drivers side light has a problem with the ground connection. When he puts a screw driver between the light connector and the assembly he is able to turn the light on and off. He doesn't think it has anything to do with the door switch. Any ideas regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

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