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Old May 25, 2023 | 07:44 AM
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Hi,

I bought a 2008 Ford Escape, and I am looking for input please. I searched this site, and did not see the same issue.

I have to keep the dome light in the off position, otherwise it will always be on at all times - and even flashes sometimes.
I tried replacing all the bulbs to see if that fixes it - and I wanted bright white LEDs anyway.
Any ideas where to go from there?
If it was a fuse, it would either work, or not work, right?

Thanks for your input.
 
Old May 25, 2023 | 10:15 AM
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Sometimes a door lock will provide a false signal to a control module which might perceive it as a door handle beginning to open a door..
 
Old May 25, 2023 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hanky
Sometimes a door lock will provide a false signal to a control module which might perceive it as a door handle beginning to open a door..
Thanks. I plan on lubing all the latches when I get home from work to see if that does anything.
 
Old May 25, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Let us know how you make out ,,thanks.
 
Old May 26, 2023 | 06:56 AM
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*update*
I messed around with the dimmer again, and used a silicone spray on the latches and hinges - still nothing.
I am going to check out the fuses (which I do not think should be the issue), then check the connections on the dome light itself.
 
Old Aug 3, 2023 | 11:41 AM
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**UPDATE**
The dome light did not work because the circuit needed to be reprogrammed.
It started because me tpms light was on, and replacing them did not fix it.
I went to another place and he hooked it up and said it needs programming, and that the dome light is affected by it.
$150 later, the tpms light is off, and dome light working.
 
Old Aug 3, 2023 | 01:25 PM
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Thank you for the update.
 
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