Interior Lights

[funkyg]

On my 2001 Avensis the rear interior has just stopped working.

Took the cover off to change the bulb, but the bulb hasn't gone. It's done this before, stopped working and then worked again all on it's own. It;s the same whether I switch the light on or open the doors, still no light. The door sensors are working as the 'door open' light comes on on the dash.

Doing my head in now. Any ideas?

Mike.

[aven_man]

Are these wedge type bulbs ? Does the bulb seem loose going in ? There should be some pressure involved pushing it home, if not the terminals may be loose and can be tightened with a set of pliers.

It could be wiring loom related or fuse. Would need wiring diagram after that to offer any more help.

[BIGRED]

Hello there geezer

Ive just had the exact same problem with mine (weekend just gone) seemed to only come on when it wanted too. I popped the bulb out and the solder ends just fell apart (old and worn i guess). Drove to Halfords bought a new bulb popped it straight in and problem solved, works everytime now no probs!

Chow for now :D

[funkyg]

Hello there geezer

Ive just had the exact same problem with mine (weekend just gone) seemed to only come on when it wanted too. I popped the bulb out and the solder ends just fell apart (old and worn i guess). Drove to halfords bought a new bulb popped it straight in and problem solved, works everytime now no probs!

Chow for now :D

Sorted. One of the contacts had gone a bit rusty. Cleaned up with some wire wool, working fine now.

Mike.