I have an 05 accord ex v6 sedan. The rear dome lights work fine but the front only work when I push them on and not when the doors open. It started as just one of the lights not working but now both wont turn on when the doors open and the switch is in the correct position.

My question is, is it a fuse problem? a switch problem? or something bigger? Again the lights work if manually turned on but not auto when doors open.

Thx

 

It may be the base unit on the overhead console. Some other Hondas had this same problem before. The general fix is to replace the base unit.

Honda part number 34404-SDA-A21 list price is $48.83, discount price at an on-line Honda dealer is $35.75 plus shipping. Local dealerships many times mark up over list price. However, if you want to go the local dealership route, check for on-line coupons for your specific dealership first.

"http://www.bernardiparts.com/SearchOptions.aspx?Search=SKU&SkuNo=34404-SDA-A21"

Copy and paste without quotation marks to view.

You might want to enter your VIN or car info. on the Bernardi Honda parts website to confirm the part for your car. It is under Electrical, Interior Lights.

Also see these threads:
"http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=448741"

"http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-electronics/46226-update-map-dome-light-fail.html"

 

hmmm, the tsx has the same exact prob as my car. I might just live with it for a bit. Thx though that definitely answered my question.