interior lights

[pauldiesel]

Ok, got a strange one here, the main interior light and the 2 smaller lights either side only work when the car is running, the interior light comes on when I unlock the car with the remote, but nothing works once thats gone out until the engine is running. I know its nothing major but its a pain in the a##e as I work nights and trying to scrabble round in the dark once I turn the car off, anyone got any bright ideas (no pun intended)
Thanks in advance

[WiNgNuTz]

Dont turn the car off before you have to get out?

[pauldiesel]

If I don't turn the car off I end up with very angry wife and 2 wide awake children in the early hours of the morning and thats not good

[WiNgNuTz]

Lol, fair play.

Do they not work with the door open?

[pauldiesel]

no they dont work when the doors open, even when the engine is running, only work from the switch when engine is running

[WiNgNuTz]

I'd be inclined to check and probably replace the door switches tbh. Although I'm sure the interior lights should work with the ignition on "accessories".

[declantg]

Door loom?

[Willo]

I've got this replaced both door switches redone my door loom and its still not working

[pauldiesel]

Fiddled about with the door switches, got the passenger one working so swapped them over, but the 2 smaller lights don't work still and main one still won't work from the switch when engine is not running

[DeeTurbo]

That sounds very strange, the only thing I can think of is the contacts in the ignition barrel? Is everything else working ok and have you checked the fuses?

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Just noticed your in Dunstable, whereabouts? I live near the Ewe and lamb.

[pauldiesel]

There was a dirty/stuck door switch which I've now sorted, the light comes on now when I open the drivers door, passenger side still not working, but I don't care too much about that coz I don't sit that side.
I'm just the other side of Dunstable, off Drovers Way