Dome light fix Options

[black92_tsi_awd]

Ok, this broken dome light is driving me crazy.

The dome light does not turn on when you open the doors, floor and iginition lights both turn on though. Map lights do not work.

I pulled the dome light and there's no voltage at the plug in the headliner with the doors open. I imagine one should have power all the time for the map lights, the other should be powered when the door is opened. The dome light did work when hooked directly to a 12v battery. All fuses are good.

What else should I look at? Is there a relay I'm missing?
Where does the dome wire go? I took down the a pillar trim and couldn't find any wiring. I'll run new wiring if I knew where it went, I rather not take down the headliner if I don't have too!

[The Iron Goat]

I am sooooooooooooooo your hero, dude. I pulled my own car apart just to help a brother out. I found your problem area. Take off the trim on the driver's side behind the door. Pop the seat bottom out too. Underneath, you will find a bunch of relays and such. I have nowhere to host the pic, or I'd show you.

Anyhow, right behind the seatbelt motor, there will be a black rectangular relay with a small silver cylinder attached above it. This is your culprit. Either he isn't hooked up, or he is on vacation. Hook him up or kick his ass to the curb. Either way, this should fix your problem.

Have a fantastic-licious day!!