Interior Light — Harness and Switch Check

VendnetUSA 3089 A

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Interior Light — Harness and Switch Check

Diagnose why the interior lamp does not illuminate when the lamp and holder appear intact.

High VoltageOperator5-10 min

Controller2 stepsoperator-intermediate

Qualified technician handoff: stop before live electrical testing, sealed-system refrigeration work, compressor service, or protected-compartment access unless a qualified technician is handling the work.

Lamp holder melted or discolored from heat: Do not install lamp until holder is replaced. Check for correct lamp wattage.

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Guided Diagnostic Steps

Work from low-risk checks toward technician-level inspection only when evidence supports it.

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1
Verify Voltage at Lamp Holder
operator-intermediatehigh
With the machine unplugged, access the lamp holder. Plug in and measure voltage at the lamp holder contacts when the door is in the closed position. Unplug after measurement.
Digital Multimeter
Stop conditions
- If lamp holder contacts are corroded or heat-damaged, replace holder before installing a new lamp.
Expected: Voltage present at lamp holder contacts when door switch is in closed-door state.
Evidence to note: meter-reading
2
Trace Door Switch and Harness Continuity
operator-intermediatehigh
Unplug machine. Check door switch operation and harness continuity from the controller lighting output to the lamp holder.
Digital Multimeter
Stop conditions
- Door switch physically broken — replace before further testing.
Expected: Door switch toggles continuity. Harness shows continuity end to end.
Evidence to note: meter-reading