Overhead Console Lights Not Working

[Prey521]

Hello,

2013 3.8 Sedan Premium+Tech

The overhead front console lights, both driver and passenger, do not turn on, whether manually or when the door opens. All of the other switches, like the sunroof power, work just fine. I checked what I believe is the right fuse according to the manual (passengers side fuse panel, module 3,10amp) and there's no break in it, so I'm not sure what the problem could be. The rear overhead lamps work just fine.

Any ideas? Thank you

 

[Gunkk]

TL/DR: if you have not yet checked the 10A ROOM lamp fuse (probably in the engine compartment), do so.

In the 2012 4.6 Tech service data, the Room Lamps are controlled by the Instrument Panel Module (IPM) and there is a Room Lamp cutoff relay ("H" in the pic below), in addition to the ROOM fuse. I presume the 3.8 will be similar. While the IPM controls the luxurious light fade gimmick, the relay is a hard cutoff. So I would check for possible failure there. If the relay is okay, check the wiring.

 

[Gunkk]

IPM pinouts:

 

[joegr]

Hello,

2013 3.8 Sedan Premium+Tech

The overhead front console lights, both driver and passenger, do not turn on, whether manually or when the door opens. All of the other switches, like the sunroof power, work just fine. I checked what I believe is the right fuse according to the manual (passengers side fuse panel, module 3,10amp) and there's no break in it, so I'm not sure what the problem could be. The rear overhead lamps work just fine.

Any ideas? Thank you

I have heard of the solder or components failing on the PCB in the overhead console. You may have to repair or replace it.