Great video! Fixed the problem in about 15 minutes! A couple of tips (at least for my 2010 Accord): 1) The screws don't provide a ground - the platenut in the fixture is plastic. You only need to connect the harnesses back up to test the repair. 2) A stiff 1 - 1.5 inch wide putty knife very easily removes the lenses by pushing in on the lens and gently prying in the center of the hinge end. 3) The assembly must be reinstalled such that the plastic platenuts protrude into the holes in the assembly to make it fully seat. 4) The harness connectors each have small button that you press to release the connector.

Yes. Our front dome lights don't work with doors open! Great fix thanks

One of my lights quit coming on. I searched You Tube. I found this video. I ordered the part (They come in pairs.) for $7. The part arrived 4 days later. Replaced both switches in about 5 minutes. Both lights work, now. Thanks for the video!

I fixed it by pulling the switch out and reinserting in a few times. Thanks for the details about carefully taking it apart. You likely saved me $100

Thank you good Sir. Went to my local auto parts store while still viewing your video. $20 for a pair of new switches. Replaced them both. So satisfying. It had been out for about two years and always got to me. Exact same symptom as yours. Drivers side. Fixed now. I'm happy. Had I known I would have done this a long time ago.

Hey man, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I just started doing late night deliveries for Uber Eats, and getting things from my car was becoming a real pain because I couldn’t see right away. Always had to turn on the light by pressing it in. This morning, I did this all by myself and I’ve never done a car repair myself as I am quite inapt when it comes to how cars work. The feeling of accomplishment along with the satisfying conclusion, that’s priceless. Thank you so much for making this great video.

The excellent fix for this problem! Less than ten minutes, and my wife's Accord now has interior lights! Thanks, Max!

I purchased replacement bulbs hoping that would solve the problem. It did not. I found this video and ordered the parts off Amazon and will also replace the bulbs with LEDs while I'm at it. Thank you for your help. When we first purchased the car, one of the lights work and now neither do, so I'm glad I have found a solution.

Thank you I try to keep my car in decent shape, it was a gift from my mom and means so much to me!

This worked for me and solved the problem. If it doesn't work consistently the first time you reinstall in, take it apart and do it again. The second time I took it apart, I used some electrical contact cleaner and then put it back together. After this, it worked beautifully. I hope this helps someone else.

Thank you so much for this exceptionally informative video. I have a 2005 Honda Accord that I've had for 10 years now and that light has not worked for at least 7 years if not longer. It has never bothered me enough to spend the money to fix it, though, so I've just lived with it. The bulb recently went out in the side that works, though, so I wasn't getting any light in the front seat when the door was open. That forced me to research how to replace the bulb. While searching for that info, I came across your video, so I thought I'd give it a try. I ordered the same switches you have linked in the description and sure enough, my long dead light has now come to life when I open the door. I was surprised by how excited I was about something so trivial. Thanks again for taking the time to make and post this video.

This works. 2005 honda accord ex v6L. About 3 years ago, drivers side map light stopped turning on on door open or unlock. About 4 months ago, passenger's side suffered the same fate. Both work when pressed. Test is if map light comes on when pressed but not on door open or unlock, it's this switch. Suggest you replace both. I asked the dealership for these switches, they could only sell me the whole assembly for $46. I'm cheap. Bought these, followed a video instruction, about 15 minutes later, both lights fully working - on press, and on door open or unlock. I didn't need to remove the assembly from the wire connectors to replace these switches. After dropping the assembly, I could easily pry off the switches and reinstall the new ones from the bottom side. One word of caution, be careful prying / pulling the lenses off. Pry / pull straight down. As you can see in the video, the retainer tabs on the lenses look fragile and likely wouldn't tolerate much pressure sideways before bending or snapping. I didn't break any. Minor gripe - these dorman switches aren't quite as tactile, ie clicky, as the OEM part.

Really good video. The problem I found was to clean off some surface corrosion from the light assembly mounting bolt . Both lights working fine now , as opposed to just the one. Thanks again!

I had the same problem with my 2008 Accord. This video really help and it did fix the problem. Dealership wanted $119 to fix it, but this video and 2 switches I purchased at a local auto part store for $26 was all I need. It only taken 10 minutes to fix.

2006 Honda Accord. Following your great instructions, I removed the switches and as a test, tried swapping the Right switch to the Left position and Left to Right. The switches are identical twins with the terminal markings the same on both. I put it all back together and it works like it's supposed to. I realize this may be a temporary fix, so I am prepared to order a new pair of switches if needed. Thank you, Maximum Tenacity!

Thank you brother. I had the same issue on my Honda Accord 2007 and couldn't figure out what was the issue for a while until I saw this video. Your video really helped. Thanks again.

So excited to find this video, I really couldn't afford to take my car to Honda and have them diagnose and fix the problem. My husband was very hesitant to fix it himself but I reassured him it would be fine, so I ordered the part on amazon took 2 days to get here $12.49 and less then 10 minutes it was fixed. Thanks so much!!!!

Nice video, I have just cleaned my connectors with alcohol after rubbing with sand paper and now it is working fine, no need to replace, Easy repair.

Awesome video. 10 minutes start to finish in the dark with phone flashlight. Did it at home so I took assembly in the house which made it easier. Tip, if the bulbs were lit even for a couple of minutes they are very hot so be careful. Minor 1st degree burns which will be gone by tomorrow. Thanks again for posting.

It solved my problem on a 2008 Honda Accord. Easy fix. So glad he put this video out there.

Per your suggestion I swapped the switches and it worked! Thx

It really worked just switched the switches

Quick and inexpensive fix on my 2011 Accord (a single button was out and the stealership, Huggins Honda, wanted almost $200 to repair it). Changed all the interior bulbs to white LED while I had it opened up. Helpful video...thanks.

I would like to sincere thank you for posting this video. My drivers side map light started working sporadically before it stopped working altogether. I knew it wasn't a burned out bulb, but I tested it anyway and was correct....bulb was good. Knew it wasn't a fuse since the other light worked. Figured it must be a bad switch. Took it to Honda. They gave me a quote of $200. $100 to replace the entire unit including sunglasses holder + $100 for labor. I did some Google and KZfaq searches and found your video. I purchased a 2-pack of switches off Ebay for $13. It took me around 15 minutes to replace it. Had a little trouble popping off the light covers because I didn't want to break them. All I needed was a flat head and Phillips screwdriver. Just sat in the drivers seat and got it done! If I had gone to Honda it's a 20 minute drive each way (plus gas) and God knows how long I'd have to sit in the waiting room. Thanks for the invaluable help!

I just wanted to say thanks for making this video, this is EXACTLY the problem i was having with my Accord. Again thanks for taking the time to make this, you saved me some cash!

You're a good samaritan, for helping other when it comes to that issue, that is the same problem with mine! Thank you

Thank you! Before watching your video I was thinking I needed to take out the whole assembly to see what was going on with my 2008 Honda Odyssey. Good news is when I put it back together, everything was working!

I have been looking for this solution for years now (not extremely hard albeit), but have just lived with it. Will try it soon! (2004 Accord)

thank you so much this helped me. i have exact problem as yours with the left light, all i did was clean both ports and swap both right and left switches. worked liked charm. i didnt buy any replacement part.. advice: before buying any replacement part like the vlogger said, swap both switches first to confirm if you need a replacement.

thanks for the great vid and it helped me greatly for my problem. add two tips: when you pry out the plastic covers, push up one side and pry the cover from another side (near the middle). when you put it back, the same, push one side up and then push the other side (near the middle). also two screws must be screwed back all the way until tight, otherwise, doom function works but not the map light.

I solved the problem by removing the switches and reinstalling them on the opposite side from where they were. That created enough new contact to solve the problem. No need for new parts.

Excellent job on video and instructions. Watched the video last weekend, ordered the switches and switched out in less than 15 minutes. Working great. All for a little over $10! Thanks again!

Very helpful. I had yet another surprise. The left switch was no longer "clicking" and the left light never came on. A new switch, at first, didn't help. When I removed the switch and inspected the three contacts that insert into the switch body, the center one was completely coated with rust. The car itself, and other contacts, were pristine. Very mysterious. I sanded the rust off and that, plus the new switch that would now "click", fixed it. Bought a pair of switches on eBay for $9.95 with free shipping.

Success! Thanks very much for this detailed explanation. The repair went off without a hitch (nice for a change).

Great video and great instructions! Swapped out both switches, followed your instructions and tips and I was done in about five minutes. THANK YOU!

Thx for explaining the grounding that the screws do. I had some work done on my vehicle and the repair person just one of the two screws and decided to put the screw on the left side instead of the right and it cause the lights to not work properly. Once I change the screw from the left side to the right everything worked great! I watched several videos about replacing and fixing the dome lights and nobody mentioned the grounding that the right screw does.

Thanks for the video! Using your walk thru, I replaced both switches and did LED cool white bulbs while at it! Fixed the annoying problem of the lights not coming on at night when doors were opened! An easy fix! Thanks so much!

Good video. 2005 Honda Accord. Didn't have to take fixture all the way out and fight the connector locks on the plugs. Just slid it out far enough to be able to slide out the switch to the side. Used a screwdriver to wedge the switch out the side then slid the new switch in until it clicked into place. (Same for other side if replacing both switches.) Replaced every thing and done.

Just want to say thank you for this video I just replaced my switch today too. Part came from Amazon in 2 days. Thank you again. What's funny is the one I replaced was also the drivers side.

I will try this tomorrow thanks! Wow 8 years a go

Thank you. I had the less involved problem of replacing the bulb on the driver side, but your video showed me how to get at that bulb!

I had this exact problem and was able to repair it by watching this video. Thank You!

Thank you for sharing the video. I viewed and fixed the switches by further opening the switch (breaking the four plastic mold) and cleaning and prying the middle prong (negative); then reattaching everything back together. If you don't want to go through that, you can just buy the plastic switches on Amazon for 10 dollars a pair. BTW this is the exact same procedure for Acura TSXs cabin switches as well! You should put "Acura" in the tag so it can show up when people youtube how to repair cabin switches; courtesy lights.

Fixed mine, thanks to you!! Appreciate you for posting this!

I wanted to thank you for your video and instructions. I followed them and was able to install these switches with ease. You saved me some money as well as taught me something in the process.

Great video!! I have a 2013 Honda Odyssey THAT had this dome light issue - Dome lights just wouldn't come on even with new bulbs. I took the whole assembly out and then took out just the light section out. I popped out the clicker switches (just pry them out with a small flat screwdriver....if its hard, you are doing it wrong!!). They pop right out OF THE SIDE, NOT TOP. I didn't know if I could find replacement switches since most of the switches said for 2002-2012, mine being a 2013, I decided to just clean off the contacts, rough them up a bit and then make sure the ground screw when mounting back in the car was tight and connected. I then put back in the car, figuring if it didn't work, I'd just buy a set of the 2012 switches. Got it back in the car, put bulbs in and boom...light!! I have a feeling that the connections get bad over time or loose. The switch might not be bad, it just might take the fiddling to get the connections right. So try cleaning and roughing up before you buy the new switches ($15 max for a set). This is an easy fix!! Took maybe 15 minutes. Just take your time and don't pull wires hard. Gentle, gentle. Someone put this in, so you can take it out. Just go slow and don't freak out. The dealership wanted $120 for the whole assemble. The hardest part was taking out the 4 screws for the whole assembly. Two are above sun glass holder, so open it up to get access. Then one on each side of lights. tip towards windshield and slide out. Then remove connector wires.

Just had to do this on our CRV. The garage is upstairs and very hot. Drivers side switch, same as in the video. Thank you for your help!

Thanks for the video! It was the only one I looked at and YOU KILLED IT! You showed all the little tricks to take it apart without damage! I swapped the switches both work now (both were out before). I am guessing poor connection or ground. I ordered two switches anyway. I used the part numbers you supplied. A "full service" video on this repair! Nice job! BTW, I am very mechanically inclined but electrical baffles me. This made it easy! Thanks again!

Really nicely curated video and extremely detailed and great explanation. I was able to get my dome light fixed! Ordered the part from Amazon. Thank you so much for making this.

Thanks Brother.......Well done, just ordered switches on Ebay under $7 Bucks,,,you ROCK!!!

This is the same problem I have with my 2007 Accord. I'm going to order this part and replace it. Thanks for this great video. I appreciate the tips you give for how to remove the parts. I'm a subscriber!

Thank you for posting part number at the end. I put in about 10 different searches in ebay and came up buckleys.

Aweome! That problem was driving me nuts,...why would the map light work but not the dome? I just swapped switches and it worked perfectly for me, didn't even have to buy another switch! Thanks!!

Thanks Brother - this was a perfect video, I swapped mine out on my 2010 Honda Ridgeline and now my lights work!!

Thanks MT, worked on my 2007 CRV, the same exact part!

Thanks for a perfect video! Saved me time, money and the hassle of trial and error! Much appreciated!

Thank you. Had exactly same problem and followed your instructions and everything worked exactly as you explained.

Thank you so much! Exactly the problem I've been having in my 2006 Honda Accord. Will try the repair this weekend.

Thanks MT for the great video! I just finished installing a new switch in my 2010 Accord and it works perfectly. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time to make this, and help out so many people!

Thanks i just did my 2009 Honda Accord ex 2.4 i dodnt know what to do i was going to buy a whole nother dome light assembly thank GOD for this video i wemtbto advanced auto they had them for $21 i took them and inserted them right in they work perfet.

Great video-I have a possible easier way. I had same problem and was able to fix it without replacing component or unscrewing unit. I took lens off and took small flat head screwdriver -stick it between base and white switch. Push to left so it slides off prongs a little bit. Take contact cleaner and spray it in, then slide switch back and forth 10x. Finally slide it back on all the way. Problem solved. This immediately cured my car which had same problem. Thanks FYI the white switch is component he shows removing and replacing.

Thank you for this video, I changed out my light and couldn't have done it without this vid!

Thanks for this video. had the same problem with my 2005 honda stepwagon but since I'm living in Japan I can't buy just the switch, they wan't me to buy the whole map light assembly so i tried cleaning the pins with sanpaper and bending the middle pin downwards a little and luckily I fixed it.

Thanks for the video! Will save me money for sure......can't stand anything that doesn't work.....have to fix it!

worked great you saved me 200 bucks thanks!!!! Took me less than 5 minutes to fix it..Great Video

Great job and very useful video my friend. Thanks for sharing with us. 🙏🙏🙏

I just installed it.... As I was doing it the left side started working again. I replaced it anyhow.... The right screw tightened up tight but the left screw didn't tighten up as well.... I am hoping all will be well.... Thanks a million :) Jim

thank you for this. now it's working again for my 2005 pilot with new LED bulbs :)

Great video!!! I fixed the problem in about 10 minutes in my Accord 2010

This apparently is a common problem with the Honda overhead "map light" system - We have a 2011 Honda Odyssey Tour Elite model and the assembly closely resembles the accord as shown above - Reading all these U Tube videos on this problem indicates, that the great majority of the time , that Changing the Switches fixes the problem ! It worked on our vehicle too ! You can get a new pair of them on E-bay for around $ 7 -------- So thanks to the many who steered me in that direction -------- The local Honda Dealer indicated we would have to buy the WHOLE NEW UNIT ------ I told em " I'll check it out first " !! ---- I will let them know how I (we, counting you guys) fixed the problem !! Back to the other reasons for my post - These switches are of flat blade receiver design, that simply snap in, onto 3 flat 1/8 " wide pins - so be very careful when snapping them into place - This snap switch is called a 2 position maintained contact switch whereby the center receiver of it is the common, and the outside 2 receivers alternate either to open or to closed (if checking) from the center one - providing the switch is working correctly.---- OURS CHECKED O.K. AFTER CHANGING THEM BOTH SO THEY WERE NOT BAD !!------ If they are snapping (you can physically feel or hear it) chances are they are working . What probably happens when the "map lite" system shows irregularities like this, the electrical contact at the blades or at the bulbs for that matter, eventually become slightly corroded and will not conduct the low voltages that are present here ! For 7 bucks though, it is well worth the experience of changing them yourself -

great video. in my 2006 pilot the screw certainly does provide the ground but only on the right side. screws were corroded a bit. I wire brushed them and then swapped out the two push switches with two others I obtained from the junk yard. I think I either fixed the problem or am almost there. it's working for now. would be great to get two new switches however I don't think they are available any longer. thanks again.

Excellent video. I have had the same problem with my 2005 Accord and 2006 Pilot and seems to always be the driver side map light switch that is faulty. Just replaced both map light switches on my Accord for the 3rd time, along with new LED bulbs, but my driver side light would still NOT function for TWO reasons. First, the brand new LED bulb was faulty. By simply testing it on the passenger side where everything worked fine, I eliminated one problem. Next time I will just do a continuity test on the bulb before installing it. However, while I could switch the driver map light on and off manually, it still did not activate by opening the door. The second reason was more difficult to troubleshoot and is hard to detect unless you completely disconnect the green and grey connectors from the map light unit so that you can have a better look at the pins AND make sure those connectors snap in properly. One of the metal pins that goes into the grey connector was bent so I needed to straighten it out. The reason it got bent was because during a previous switch replacement, I likely didn't install the switch quite right. Not only do you need to make sure that the metal pins line up for the switch BUT there is also a channel from the side that the switch needs to fit into. Turns out that on the driver map switch, there is also some conductor metal that goes below the switch and into the grey connector and that likely caused the pin to bend when I reconnected everything. So if there is some slack in your diffuser when you turn the map light on manually (you will have to press extra hard to get the light to turn on), you probably didn't re-install the switch properly. If I ever have to do this again, I will leave the map light unit out, run a ground wire back to the car, and make sure everything works properly.

I switch the light switch from left to right and now both works again. Thanks

Thanks, very helpful video....was able to change both switches in less than 10 minutes!!!

thanks I have the same problem. My certified Honda used car warranty wants to cost me $75.00 to diagnosis this and then see if the Honda warranty will cover it. I will be fixing it myself, thanks a lot.

Great video. I tried swapping the switches and the left side still does not work but the right side does still work. Hmm... That tells me the problem is not the switches. Time to get out the multimeter and check current to the connector on the left-hand side. That'll be another day.

Thank you for posting this great video! You explained it very well and in detail. When it came time to do the job, it was exactly the way you explained. Things went very smoothly!

Thank you. This helped me get the job done.

Thanks a lot for making this useful video with detailed instructions. This is second time having same issue and forgot what I did last time.

I have exactly the same problem!! Thank you for the video!

Excellent post. Problem solved.

Thank you very much I have the exact same problem and Honda wanted to replace the dome system costing around $120. I am sure this will fix the problem!!

Thanks for the video. This fix only the driver side for me (both were out) so I don't know what to troubleshoot next. Having at least one light will work for now.

Dang. I just ordered the entire map dome unit. Honda said that would need to be replaced. They didn't tell me all you had to do was to replace the switches on each side.

Thanks so much.... I'm going to give it a try.... The Honda dealer wants $150 plus..... I don't have that kind of cash for a bulb..... I am a little hesitant about getting the lens caps off though..... Wish me luck..... Thanks again :)

I have the same problem and will order the parts. Thanks for this video man!!

Just fixed mine. Thank you.

Worked PERFECTLY.....thanks so much!!!!!!

Thanks for the video. I have this issue on my 2008 Honda Civic so I will be looking for a replacement switch also.

Great explanatory video, too bad that the switches are not available to buy internationally and the sites mentioned do not ship it in my country.

Very good video and explaining what you are doing. Thank you for doing this video.

Thanks Buddy. Your video was very helpful. I am able to fix it.

Worked perfectly!! Thank you!

GOOD VIDEO BUT THE LIGHT COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS MUCH EASIER WITH A BUTTER KNIFE. THE LIGHT PRESSED IN TO REMOVE THE COVER WILL POP RIGHT OFF WITH PREASURE DIRECTLY IN THE MID SECTION OF THE COVER. INSERTION REQUIRES NO TOOL. OTHERWISE THANKS FOR THE TIP ON THE SWITCH. I MAY HAVE TO ORDER ONE. IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THANKS

Impressive. That’s a $250. job (CA). The shop just replaces the whole dome light.

Worked like a charm. Cheers buddy🍺🍺

The center pin on the connector is also the ground. It should work with or without the mounting screw innstalled.

Awesome bro. Thanks. I’m get tbe switch for mines.

If exactly one is malfunctioning you can try swapping the switches in your dome light assembly; if the problem goes to the other side then you've confirmed that it's the switch. Thanks everybody for your tips and comments, I appreciate them all.

This helped me alot