BulldogVTX

OK, I'm not a complete idiot, I know how to use light switches, but for some strange reason I can't get my dome light to turn on when my doors open.

So, for my first post on this board, I present you this. The light turns on just fine when you flip the switch over to the left, which is the "ON" postion, turns off (with doors shut) in the middle, and then is permanently off in the right position. When it's in the middle position, and the doors open, it's not turning on. (Yes, I have tried this with the switch in the "Off" position just to be sure)

Am I missing something? Have they created another step that I'm not seeing? Or is this just mechanical error?

Brand new 09 Screw Platinum.

Any thoughts?

camstng66

Are any of the door plungers stuck. My expedition use to do this and the system would just turn it off (so the battery wouldn't die), like leaving a door open. Are you getting the little light that shows doors are open?

BulldogVTX

Yeah, when I have the truck started and open a door it tells me that the driver side door is open. When the truck is off there are no indicators.

Any thoughts or should I just take it to the Dealer for a quick fix?

speed4tu

It's your dash dimmer switch most likely. I can't remember which ways to turn it but turn it the other way and the lights will come back on when u open the door. I believe full left turns the dome lights off when u open the door when it clicks. Turn it the other way and give it a shot.

Mad Mike

+1^ I speak from a experience. Only difference is I kept playing with everything until I figured it out.

Abn150

^^ They are correct. From page 74 of your owner's manual, see the last bullet:



• Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel.

BulldogVTX

FIXED!!!!

Thanks guys! If only there was a way to send a thank you beer through the computer!

Allright, now who knows how to boost the signal strength on their homelink! hehe

Abn150

PayPal might work!! I'm partial to Corona!