KIA Optima Dome Light Not Working Solved

2011 KIA Optima Hybrid dome light doesn’t turn on when doors are opened solved and explained.

[@slickh20]

Absolutly solved my problem! I cut open a coke can and folded a little piece in half to double it up. Placed it between the clip and spring inside the toggle switch. Thank you!!!!

[@jaeC3]

Where exactly did you place the folded piece you made? Wondering if I need to do the same thing. Fixed mine as well but I noticed it's having some issues with consistently staying on with the switch in the middle position.

[@aethridge74]

Thank you for posting this. This also saved me $300 for the assembly. My Kia is a 2014 Optima Hybrid with a sunroof but had the same switch inside. The switch melted in a bow shape and rounded drooped the edges. I cut the top with a knife to square the top then I filed out the inside to square it also. Test fit the metal piece with the ball and spring and it was working again. Very helpful video.

[@happytrails1963]

Thanks for the video! This helped a lot. Couldn't get my dome lights to come on. Took my map console apart and there was a nicely melted switch. A lot of fiddlin, a bit of dremeling and some dielectric fixed the problem and I have it back together. Seems to work good. Looked into buying a replacement switch but I think they want you to buy the entire console.

[@happytrails1963]

It did it again switch melting all over the place. If had 3d printer would just make a new one.

[@HondoSauce]

I had the same issue and this video helped. Can you show how you got that plastic and brass assembly out because I couldn’t get it to budge. I used a small screwdriver and some dielectric grease to get the brass moving again and reassembled. Works great now. If it fails again I may just have to buy a new assembly ($70). Thanks again for your help!

[@romancota608]

Thanks! Worked. Had to use a dremel to clean out the melted plastic for the metal piece to slide better.

[@tristanarnold9713]

Mind showing me how to remove the little brass bracket?

[@julie2540]

Thank you I had the same problem and I could Diy it instead of going to dealership. Thanks!!!!

[@joevavak]

Worked great. Saved 300 that the dealer wanted.

[@MrAri1969md]

Very nice information. Thanks man !!! Fixing mine tomorrow.

[@heidikovach4080]

Exactly what did you file ?

[@michellegaldames4181]

Worked thank you !!

[@brick247]

Thanks, l just fixed mine !!!!!

[@kristopherleej]

Thanks, do you get a replacement plastic piece?

[@aaronspencerward]

How did you separate the black housing from the dome light assembly? The assembly seems locked together by the finger pull for the sunroof switch, so did you have a way to remove the finger pull from the sunroof switch?

[@bradleylong6322]

hey -did you figured out how to take that button off from the sunroof switch?

[@ericfleming1318]

How do you remove the brass bracket?

[@billreynolds19]

What year is this on???