2000 Cadillac Escalade Overhead Light Stays On

JULIOG

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2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
114,250 MILES

I have a 2000 Escalade and this just started yesterday. The overhead light stays on while I am driving. Can anyone help by telling me what may be causing this and/or how to fix this. Thanks alot.

Monday, July 12th, 2010 AT 10:42 AM

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FACTORYJACK

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Which overhead light(s). Is it a map/reading light, center or rear dome lamp?

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 AT 10:51 PM

JULIOG

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Middle light.

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 AT 11:05 PM

FACTORYJACK

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The middle light being the one behind the front row and the second row? Are any of the override switches pressed, is it only lit up on the right or left sides? Does the rear dome lamp work when it is supposed to be on?

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 AT 11:31 PM

JULIOG

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Actually its all my interior lights I just never paid attention.I pulled out the fuse for them but wish I didint have to because now I have to lock every door manualy.

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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 6:32 PM

FACTORYJACK

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What about the push button override switch that is on your headlamp switch? If they can be overridden, you would not have to remove the fuse. I might suspect a fault in a door jamb switch, that is indicating a door open that actually is not? There are jamb switches at each door, and 1-2 on the cargo doors. The switches close with a door open. There should only be one wire to each, they ground to the body to complete the circuit. If you removed each one and fixed the wire to where it didn't contact ground, you may be able to isolate it that way.