GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Need help with dome light not turning on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-19-11, 06:01 PM
  #1  
SidhuGs300
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
SidhuGs300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 228
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Need help with dome light not turning on

Hello everyone, I searched and searched but did not find any information on this, but the dome light in my 04 gs 300 doesn't work when i press the buttons labeled "A", actually the one closer to the drivers side works if i jiggle the button a bit and seems like the wiring or the button connection is not being made, I removed the clear plastic cover and removed the two screws where the red circles are and pulled the side down with the blue rectangle and that is all i could do...please help... thanks in advance...
Attached Thumbnails Need help with dome light not turning on-center-light.jpg  
Old 01-19-11, 06:04 PM
  #2  
Mr Jokster
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr Jokster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 6,466
Received 88 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

Pull it all apart and see if it just needs cleaning. Its hard to diagnose something without it in front of you. If it were mine, I'd disassemble it and look for any type of discrepancies in the wiring.
Old 01-19-11, 06:14 PM
  #3  
PHML
Master Thread Closer!!
iTrader: (33)
 
PHML's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Waipahu, Waikele, HI
Posts: 9,859
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

check the contacts and wires in the back of the unit...might be loose.
Old 01-19-11, 07:07 PM
  #4  
SidhuGs300
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
SidhuGs300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 228
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am trying to detach the whole thing from the vehicle, but but after I unscrew the two screws...what do I do next, only the half with the blue rectangle side comes out the other side seems it is going to snap, what are the steps to take it apart from the vehicle, it do not want to break anything
Old 01-19-11, 11:25 PM
  #5  
5t341th
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (16)
 
5t341th's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SoCal (Huntington Beach)
Posts: 2,691
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

try taking that whole assembly out. pry the whole plastic housing out.
Old 01-20-11, 12:05 AM
  #6  
1SWTGS
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
1SWTGS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: California
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by SidhuGs300
I am trying to detach the whole thing from the vehicle, but but after I unscrew the two screws...what do I do next, only the half with the blue rectangle side comes out the other side seems it is going to snap, what are the steps to take it apart from the vehicle, it do not want to break anything
pop off the garage door control plate with a screwdriver.there's 2 more screws in there.then the whole housing pops out.
Old 01-20-11, 07:29 AM
  #7  
Debonair
iModerate
 
Debonair's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: 408 NOR CAL
Posts: 3,397
Received 40 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 1SWTGS
pop off the garage door control plate with a screwdriver.there's 2 more screws in there.then the whole housing pops out.
Yup.
Old 01-20-11, 10:11 AM
  #8  
sakataj
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (182)
 
sakataj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: tenn
Posts: 17,247
Received 73 Likes on 72 Posts
Default

i have a spare console i will sell you if u end up needing a new one....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Chlim1122
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
0
09-04-17 06:53 AM
my07is350
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
10-07-15 01:14 PM
Walnut
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
7
04-21-09 09:42 PM
Tensi
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
2
09-28-07 06:33 AM
kratos
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
4
02-22-06 11:49 AM



Quick Reply: Need help with dome light not turning on



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:49 AM.