the interior light won’t turn on when i open the door or press the light button.

— asked by Morgan

Quick answer: The halogen bulb is burned out or the door switch that triggers the light is faulty.

Diagnosis

The halogen bulb is burned out or the door switch that triggers the light is faulty.

How to Fix It

Replace the bulb first. It's a standard 20W Halogen T4 (JCD Type) bulb. Access it by removing the bulb cover inside the microwave cavity.

If That Didn't Work

The door switch assembly has multiple micro-switches. The one for the light may be failed. This requires a door switch replacement.

Heads Up

The bulb gets extremely hot during operation. Let the microwave cool completely before replacement. Do not touch the new bulb with bare fingers.

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