Why are the interior lights and radio not working?

the mechanic was looking to fix the interior light when the door is open (above ur head) he must have triggered a fuse which stoped clock and radio and all the interior lights to work also the dimmer for the dash isnt working on the fullest when set to highest level.

Why is the backlight on my laptop not working?

You may have replaced the backlight once or twice before because the backlight often disturbs the display when it is being used for a longer time. Another problem can be the defective LCD, which is a common cause for the display to stop working.

Why is my car radio display not working?

Your car radio may have damaged connectors that are not able to transmit power and information to the display LED, and it is not able to work. There can be several possible reasons that can cause the connectors of the LED to stop giving power. The main reason for the damaged connectors can be a loose connection of wires of the connectors.

Can you repair a radio that has stopped working?

YOU MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE RADIO YOURSELF UNLESS YOU ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO DO SO. The faults can be loosely categorised in two groups. Failures and age. If it was the year 1950 and your near-new radio has stopped, you would look for a failed component.

Is the radio display still working on a Subaru Outback?

Yes the power/volume control works. the display could still be working if you can still use the radio without seeing the display. It could just be the light behind the display is burnt out. If you can pull the deck out and shine a light behind it, you may be able to see the display.

What to do if your light switch wont work?

If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic. Turn off your headlights and vehicle when you’re done.

Why are the lights on my dash not working?

Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic.

How to stop LED lights from causing noise on the radio?

Many LED lights from cheaper or no-name brands are not compliant. Change the transformer* to one with better EMI suppression. Shorten the cable length, and if possible use a shielded cable. Add an EMI filter at the input / output of the transformer*. These are also called ferrite beads or ferrite chokes.

What does it mean when your car radio doesn’t work?

When It’s Just the Car Radio That Doesn’t Work. If your radio doesn’t work, but you can listen to CDs, MP3 players, and other audio sources, then the problem is either related to the tuner or the antenna.

Why does my LED light not work on FM radio?

Any AM/FM radio reception within the radius, no matter how good quality or cheap, is overwhelmed by the EMI. The problem is that the LED light housing is plastic. It has nothing to do with a grounding issue and clamping ferrite cores on the radio cord is next to useless.

How to minimize radio interference due to aftermarket LED lights?

The EMI field, 99%+ magnetic, from each LED light, has to be magnetically shielded by metal housing. Most LED lights are cheap plastic, offering zero EMI shielding. The solution to not only minimizing AM/FM squelch caused by LED, but eliminating, is spending the few more bucks per unit on metal housed EMI-shielding quality LED lights.

Why are all the lights in my car not working?

If the lights still wouldn’t come on, then you may be dealing with an actual line failure. If you notice that all the lights in the interior are not working yet the radio or stereo still work, it’s a sign that a blown fuse could be the problem.

What to do if your interior light is not working?

If a door switch is working fine, the interior lights will come on when you open the door and then shut off when the door closes. Door jamb switches are often covered by a rubber boot that can be pried off using a flat screwdriver, and they can be unscrewed or unbolted. Test the switch using the multimeter.

Is it possible to blow a fuse on an interior light?

Never use a fuse with a bigger number, as doing so could cause catastrophic damage to the wiring in your car. While it’s technically possible for a fuse to blow without another underlying problem, it isn’t very common. In most cases, a blown interior light fuse means that there’s some kind of short somewhere in the system.

How can I tell if my fuses are still working?

The #12 fuse location is central to the circuit, so finding out if power is present there will tell us which way to go. Here are the other circuits the fuse feeds… just in case one or two may still operate. Check a few of these other systems to see if they operate or if it’s isolated to the radio and dome lamps.

Why is my JB fuse not working properly?

It also shows a splice internal to the JB that splits power to the various places it serves, so with the entire M1 circuit deader-n-a-doornail, the problem appears to be within the JB itself. Pull that #12 fuse out to check the terminals for burning or damage.

What to do if your car door light is not working?

More likely one of your door switches isn’t working properly. Try opening each door one at a time and operating the door switch by hand. If the light goes off when you push one in, you’ve found your issue. Can be remedied by either putting some packing on the door or adjusting the door latch to pull the door in a little closer.

Why is the radio not working on my Dodge Grand Caravan?

21 people found this helpful. Feb 2017, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT radio has no power. The radio and all its functions simply stopped working with no power to the unit. All fuses under the hood were checked and changed, was no help. I pulled the radio, disconnected the wire harness and inspected the back of the radio for any damage.

What to do when your car audio isnt working?

Common issue is to connect the black wire from the aftermarket stereo to the black (with a shealth) wire located in the stock loom of the vehicle.

Is the clock on the radio still working?

The music still plays, but I cannot see the The radio/clock display is not working, but the radio is… The light illuminaing the radio and NAV system will not light up. Radio works I just don’t know what station I’m playing etc.

Why does my car radio suddenly stop working?

If you have a car radio that works sometimes, and suddenly cuts out at other times, that can be more difficult to diagnose. If your radio turns on, but you don’t get any sound from the speakers, there are a whole lot of different potential culprits.

Is the clock on my RB1 radio working?

The radio/clock display is not working, but the radio is… The light illuminaing the radio and NAV system will not light up. Radio works I just don’t know what station I’m playing etc. Also, some of the panel … read more My original RB1 radio broke down. I bought a refurbished RB1 My original RB1 radio broke down.

What to do when your Silverado radio stops working?

Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. If the Radio suddenly stops working on your Chevrolet Silverado, it takes a couple of minutes to fix the problem. You need to go to the passenger side fusebox and just remove the fuse and then put it back on

Why does my radio cut out and dash lights flash?

Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.

What happens when the dome light goes out on a radio?

At that time, the dome light went out, and the radio was no longer receiving power. I checked the 10-A fuses for the radio and the dome light (two separate fuses, joined by a plastic clip), and it was severed.

What causes a car radio to stop working?

In that same vein, a car stereo with a non-functioning radio may be tracked down to an antenna problem if other audio sources, like the CD player, work just fine.

Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.

What makes the radio cut out in a Honda?

Any update on this. Driving 2006 EX with 123K miles and VSA light turns ON and radio cuts out for a couple seconds. Wife says it happen a couple of times now. These seem like classic cases of Hondas with a failing alternator.

Is it possible to get radio interference from LED lights?

It is mostly susceptible to LED bulbs with low prices and varieties. To avoid this, consider the listed specifications first before the price. Those with proven and tested seals are well-trusted, as well as some known brands that advertise the absence of interference when using their LED bulbs. 2.

Why does my dome lamp and radio not work?

On the odd chance that the dome lamp and radio have coincidental failures not related to Fuse 12, check some of those other circuits in the last diagram I sent. If glove box, power mirrors, lighted mirrors (in visors), underhood lamp and truck bed lamp work (or any combination of those), it shows the circuit to be powered as it leaves the JB.

Why are all my fuses working but no power?

Wiring between the underhood fuse block (PDC) and the JB could be broken or burned up. The #12 fuse location is central to the circuit, so finding out if power is present there will tell us which way to go. Here are the other circuits the fuse feeds… just in case one or two may still operate.

Why does my glove box light not work?

If glove box, power mirrors, lighted mirrors (in visors), underhood lamp and truck bed lamp work (or any combination of those), it shows the circuit to be powered as it leaves the JB. With the circuit being spliced at different points, it might tell us a little more abut what’s going on.

What does it mean when your interior lights are not working?

In most cases, a blown interior light fuse means that there’s some kind of short somewhere in the system. It may be a permanent fault, or it may be temporary, but the only way to know for sure is to replace the fuse and see what happens. If you replace a blown interior light fuse and it blows again, that means you’re dealing with a short circuit.

Why are there no windows and no radio?

However, as a consequence, I’m left with no power to my windows, overhead interior lights, radio, and the dash gauges no longer work. The dash, still displays my air bag yellow symbol, because the wires are disconnected under the drivers seat, it blinks then stays on.

Is the radio supposed to tie to ground?

Looking at some service data for your car it shows the light circuit for the radio isn’t supposed to tie to ground directly. The return side of the lamp ties to the dimmer control and then to ground. The way you have it now will work but the dimmer control for it won’t.

Where are the fuses for the interior lights?

Look for a set of fuses near the battery. The interior light/clock/etc are fed directly from the battery – they will be fused near there somewhere for safety, instead of under the dash. Typically they will be in the same fuse block as the big ones for the alternator/cooling fans/etc.

Where are the fuses for the dashboard lights?

Check under the hood, under the dashboard, or near or in the glove compartment. Once you find the fuse box or boxes, remove the lid and check the diagram on the underside of the lid for a fuse labeled “dash lights” or just “lights.” Refer to your owner’s manual if you have trouble locating the fuse boxes or the dashboard light fuse.

What to do if your dashboard light does not work?

A blown fuse can disable the vehicle’s dashboard light. The fuse box may be under the hood, or near the floor, near the brake pedal, or there may be two fuse boxes in both places. Refer to the diagram on the fuse box cover to locate the correct fuse. Replace the dashboard light fuse if necessary. Note: also check if the tail lights are working.

Why are the lights on my car not working?

If the switch, fuses, and bulbs are not to blame, you likely have a wiring or electrical issue and will need to take your vehicle to a certified mechanic for diagnosis and repairs.

What to do when your interior lights stop working?

With that in mind, a professional technician will be able to help you if you get this far without finding any obvious problems. When one or more interior lights stop working, and the others still work just fine, the problem is usually just a burned out bulb. This is very easy to check and fix.

Why is the instrument panel of my car dark?

The Instrument Panel Is Completely Dark If the dashboard isn’t lighting up at all, your car might have blown a fuse. Removing the old fuse and replacing it should get the lights working again. While the new fuse may do the trick, it could also indicate a deeper electrical problem.

Where are the interior lights on a car?

The interior light/clock/etc are fed directly from the battery – they will be fused near there somewhere for safety, instead of under the dash. Typically they will be in the same fuse block as the big ones for the alternator/cooling fans/etc. HoRn3t writes…

Why does the instrument cluster light not work?

Everything is great but the instrument cluster lights dont work. All other lights work. Signals work both outside and inside indicators. Gauge lights do not. Red brake light works upon startup. Just not the gas gauge, speedo etc. Tried fuses, no success.

How can I get my interior lights to come on?

Depending on how your interior lights are wired, and the types of switches you have, you may need to push a different combination of buttons to get your interior lights to come on. In general, you will want to try rotating the dimmer (if there is one) and try it in different positions.

When do the interior lights come on in a car?

When the interior lights in a car are working correctly, they will usually come on when you open your door and then shut off some time after you close the door. This process relies on a switch in the door jamb that opens when you open the door and closes when you close the door.

What’s the difference between interior and exterior lights?

The other category is exterior lighting, which covers everything from your headlights to your tail lights and everything between. Car interior lights can be further broken down by their specific purposes.

What to do when your car interior lights stop working?

For instance, a dome light may have a manual switch at the light, even though it can also be switched on and off, or dimmed, by a switch on the dash. When your car interior lights stop working, the best place to start is also the easiest fix.

Why is the dome light on my Radio not working?

Afterwards, my radio will not work. It lights up, the clock works fine if I push the menu button and it will allow me to insert and eject cd’s. Additionally, I have absolutely no power windows whatsoever, and the 2 smaller lights on the dome light do not work at all when flipping the switch.

Why is the radio not working on my Ford truck?

Sometimes, but rarely, I can get the radio to turn on for a milisecond right after I’ve powered the truck, but still no luck with it actually working, the windows working or the dome light coming on. I’m at a loss, so I’m really hoping somebody has a solution for me.

Why is the blinker light on my car not working?

After 30 mins I got it started. Now the power windows, mirror, and blinker controls are not working. There is no power to the light on dash either. Is this a blow fuse or does the battery need to be reset?

Why does MY BMW have no power windows?

It’s possible the ECU is only operating the minimal functions to get you moving. It shuts down non essential functions when battery is below a minmal voltage level. Its showing no codes. It does have the red light with the car jacked up on start up.

Are there any Windows gauges or interior lights?

Us too any solution. 2008 f150 ford. Also bulb. Now no windows gauges etc… Fuses look good and replaced. 8 people found this helpful. More than likely cluster fuse is bad I had the same problem and the guy said in the post above yours it was F 21 cluster fuse and it says cluster keep a lab in the manual that is it

Can a fuse have power on both sides?

You can have power on both sides of the fuse, yet not have it conduct power to the circuits if there’s a spread terminal contact on the circuit side of the connection (just had one on an Intrepid).

Why are the interior lights and radio not working?