GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Dome light not automatically on when door opened

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-11-23, 02:51 AM
  #1  
RivieraRed
6th Gear
Thread Starter
 
RivieraRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: NC
Posts: 6
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Dome light not automatically on when door opened

I thought I noticed the dome light come on in the past after entering the car, but tonight when I opened the driver's door, the light did not come on. The light will work when the button is pressed so the bulb is fine. All courtesy lights are working. I checked the customization options in the manual for this function but there is none that I could find pertinent to automatic function. So, I ask the community, does your 4th Gen GS dome light automatically turn on upon unlocking/entering the vehicle? Thanks in advance.

Riviera Red
(Keith)
2015 GS350
Old 04-11-23, 08:35 AM
  #2  
JoshIS408
- - G T V I P - -
iTrader: (11)
 
JoshIS408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 4,683
Received 119 Likes on 45 Posts
Default

See if you accidently deselected this button on the dome light. This should affect whether the light is on / off with lock/unlock

The following users liked this post:
RivieraRed (04-11-23)
Old 04-11-23, 09:13 AM
  #3  
EAST
Intermediate
 
EAST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: FL
Posts: 456
Received 168 Likes on 126 Posts
Default

If I remember correctly, when you unlock, the dome lights turn on very dim (let's say 10% brightness). Then when you open one of the doors, the dome lights will light up (maybe 75% brightness). Also, the door puddle light of the door you opened will light up.

Out of curiosity, if you open the driver door while car is on, does it complain about the open door? Just wondering if maybe the door sensor may be bad?

But Yea make sure the button for door light is enabled, as mentioned by previous poster.
The following users liked this post:
RivieraRed (04-11-23)
Old 04-11-23, 09:22 AM
  #4  
RivieraRed
6th Gear
Thread Starter
 
RivieraRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: NC
Posts: 6
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Josh, that was it and so simple it eluded me. I've had the car for 2 1/2 years now and still learning it's intricacies. If it wasn't for this board, I wouldn't have been able to replace the troublesome water pump myself. The surgery was a success and the info on this board advised me to be sure to order the 2nd generation AISIN pump since the old ones are still being sold.
Looking forward to many years and miles with this wonderful auto. I appreciate the help, thx!!

RiveriaRed
(Keith)
2015 GS350
Old 04-11-23, 09:26 AM
  #5  
RivieraRed
6th Gear
Thread Starter
 
RivieraRed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: NC
Posts: 6
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You asked:
"Out of curiosity, if you open the driver door while car is on, does it complain about the open door? Just wondering if maybe the door sensor may be bad?"

No, it does not. That would rule out the sensor, the problem was "operator error". Thx for chiming in.

RR

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
otyd406
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
8
10-18-20 10:46 AM
kxaz145
ES - 6th Gen (2013-2018)
6
06-05-15 08:27 AM
warminwisc
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
11-24-09 09:57 AM
TonyES350
ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012)
6
06-11-06 11:16 AM
nudderGS400
Maintenance
3
06-07-03 08:46 PM



Quick Reply: Dome light not automatically on when door opened



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:37 AM.