Trying to figure out why my dome light will not work, have replaced the headlamp switch for another issue. Looking for a wiring diagram or some insights. before anyone asks yes i put a new bulb in it.
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
Dome light
- Thread starter JD454
- Start date
Dome light grounds thought the door switch. It is at the front of door post, midway down and near the rubber seal. The switch is normally open with the door closed. It closes when you open the doors.
Last edited:
Yep, pretty easy to pull one from your door frame and check that the switch is still good. Probably the most failure prone point in that circuit.
Just be careful that the wiring doesn't fall back into the door, and don't cross-thread the switch into the door jamb. If those threads get loose, then the light will never work consistently.
Just be careful that the wiring doesn't fall back into the door, and don't cross-thread the switch into the door jamb. If those threads get loose, then the light will never work consistently.
Pulled the switch out of the door frame and there was no wiring attached to it, so looks like i am gonna have to pull that kick panel off.
Sounds like you know what the problem is at least! 
What year K5?
Does it light up when you turn the headlight knob counterclockwise? It should.
Have you checked the fuse? I know that it is tied in with something else, I forget what at the moment. I am just thinking that there may be more possible problems besides the one that you already found.
Have you checked the fuse? I know that it is tied in with something else, I forget what at the moment. I am just thinking that there may be more possible problems besides the one that you already found.
It does not work off the switch and I have replaced the headlamp switch for another issue. I checked all the fuses already. Still have not had a chance to take the kick panels off yet, it's been a little cold here. It would not surprise me if it does have other problems, she is a work in progress and isn't always the most agreeable.
It's
Probably the wire coming out of the dome light that is not connected, or broken wire leading to it
do you have a dome light under the dash
Or a dome light in the fiberglass top? I have three lights that come on with the dome light switch or door switches, I'm not sure about 86 though
Or a dome light in the fiberglass top? I have three lights that come on with the dome light switch or door switches, I'm not sure about 86 though
Believe '86 is the same. My harness is that vintage, and the floor lamp and two dome lights are in the same circuit.
I had an issue that if the floor lamp wasn't operable (bulb had a bad connection), it affected the dome lights.
I had an issue that if the floor lamp wasn't operable (bulb had a bad connection), it affected the dome lights.
I'm not sure if there is one under the dash or not, I know it has one in the roof and one in the fiberglass top
I will have to check into that.
I am pretty sure 81 and up have all 3 locations, under dash top and roof.
I want to say the older ones had the under dash as well but not sure.
My 77 burb has passenger side under dash light
I believe they are all in series and all bulbs must be good for the circuit to work.
They are not in series.
They all are 12v.
