2002 Express dome light issue

[jtram2]

I recently did some work on a 2002 Chevy Express van. When I was done the dome light stopped turning on when the door would open. The dome light still work when I manually turn it on with the switch, but wont light up when the door opens. Any ideas?

[consultIII]

there should be a dome lamp over-ride switch in addition to the dome lamp switch. when this switch is pushed the dome lamps will not turn on when the doors are open.

[OGthevan]

check the plunger switch inside the door frame maybe its jammed? thats if yours is mechanical.