[psanger]

Hi all,
Just got a 2011 Evora S and did the LED bulb replacement but noticed that the dome light doesn't work. I checked the "interior lighting" fuse (C12 or C14, I can't remember) and it was fine, and no other interior lighting is affected. Is there another fuse or anything else I should check?

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[invictusmaneo]

Did you try flipping the bulb around to verify polarity?

 

[TXBRIT]

Did you try flipping the bulb around to verify polarity?

Yes for those folks that don't know, LEDs are polarity sensitive. That is they only work one way round!

 

[CPA4S]

where did you get the LED light package

 

[TXBRIT]

where did you get the LED light package

I got mine from here

CBConcept


2 (3 or 6 LED) 37mm bayonets for license
2 (3 LED) 42mm for footwells
2 (3 LED) row 42mm for boot
1 (6 LED) for overhead

 

[chazzer]

I bought mine here. They seem to be working fine.
Cheap Car Interior Led SMD Light Bulbs for Sale at Dealextreme - DX

 

[psanger]

Thanks for suggesting, but yes, I checked polarity. I checked the original (non-LED) bulb and it wasn't working either, so I'm sure it's not a bulb issue.

BTW, I bought my LEDs from Amazon for $16 -- lots of options on there in the 2 sizes required.

Cutequeen White 42mm(1.72") 8-SMD 12V Festoon Dome Light LED Bulbs 211-2 212-2 569 578 - White (pack of 8) : Amazon.com : Automotive

Amazon.com: Amico 2 Pcs Car 38mm 5050 SMD White 3 LED Error Free Festoon Dome Light w Heatsink: Automotive

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[abechen]

Mime broke and had the same issue. It was the switching mechinism. Replace the unit with the same exact GM part for less then $20. The GM part number is on the light module.

 

[psanger]

Mime broke and had the same issue. It was the switching mechinism. Replace the unit with the same exact GM part for less then $20. The GM part number is on the light module.

Thanks, I'll give that a shot.

 

[psanger]

I ended up taking the part out and cleaning some gunk off the metal roller (at the end of the switch) and then it worked fine. I scrubbed with soap and then vinegar. I can't remember if it was necessary but I removed the white/clear cover part from the rest of the assembly and ended up breaking part of the assembly (where the wiring bundle attaches), so I would recommend caution when disassembling or avoiding disassembling if possible. Superglue to the rescue!

 

[Ronev]

Mime broke and had the same issue. It was the switching mechinism. Replace the unit with the same exact GM part for less then $20. The GM part number is on the light module.

Yeah, mine (2011) had to be replaced. They apparently had switch problems early on. Glad you fixed it, psanger.

 

[Limbdoc]

This forum is amazing. My dome light hasn’t worked since I got my 2011 Evora. I followed the suggestions for cleaning the contacts and used an LED bulb. 10 minutes of cleaning the contacts and it works perfectly.

 

[Intern8tion9l]

I changed mine to led last year and for the longest time it would only light when switched manually to on. Then one day it started working properly, and has ever since. So yeah, I’m afraid to even touch it