Notices
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

Passenger side map light not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 29, 2017 | 01:40 PM
  #1  
tannnr's Avatar
tannnr
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: a
Default Passenger side map light not working

No matter what bulbs I put in my 1998 Lexus LS400, the passenger side map light doesn't work, could it be something like a fuse or even one of the wires connected to the light falling off? I just ordered a set of BA9 led bulbs for it since I haven't tried led yet and I figured the lower current draw would help
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2017 | 03:47 PM
  #2  
YODAONE's Avatar
YODAONE
Pole Position
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 418
From: CALIFORNIA
Default

Originally Posted by tannnr
No matter what bulbs I put in my 1998 Lexus LS400, the passenger side map light doesn't work, could it be something like a fuse or even one of the wires connected to the light falling off? I just ordered a set of BA9 led bulbs for it since I haven't tried led yet and I figured the lower current draw would help
If Driver's side working, then possibly a contact issue with the alternate action pushbutton switch.

Locate a voltmeter to assist you.
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2017 | 03:52 PM
  #3  
tannnr's Avatar
tannnr
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: a
Default

Originally Posted by YODAONE
If Driver's side working, then possibly a contact issue with the alternate action pushbutton switch.

Locate a voltmeter to assist you.
The driver's side does work, that makes sense. How would I go about fixing this? taking the button off and trying to clean it internally?
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2017 | 04:18 PM
  #4  
timmy0tool's Avatar
timmy0tool
CL Community Team
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,418
Likes: 527
From: 714/949, SoCal
Default

map lights rely on a ground to work properly. try pushing up the housing while the switch is on to see if the light illuminates. if it does it's a grounding issue which uses the housing as a ground (more specifically a bolt holding the housing to the roof).
does the door courtesy light turn on too?
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2017 | 12:04 PM
  #5  
oldskewel's Avatar
oldskewel
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,053
Likes: 181
From: California
Default

On my '91, I had a similar problem. From testing with a voltmeter, I found the issue to be with the rivet that goes through the housing. It is supposed to hold things together and also serve as a conductor. But I think the surface corrosion (barely noticeable visually) over time degraded this electrical contact. I think I fixed it by drilling a hole and putting a screw through there to replace the rivet. Fresh metal and tight contact fixed the circuit.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nor725
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
13
Aug 27, 2020 05:11 AM
mrcheap
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
2
Jan 4, 2019 07:46 AM
Vic05LS
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
0
Nov 7, 2017 12:01 PM
xanderES
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
1
Oct 26, 2012 05:54 AM
FoUr OuNcE
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
14
Sep 1, 2009 07:23 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:26 AM.