2007 Avalon Interior Lights

[WTJackalope]

2007 Avalon has a problem. There are two interior lights. One just above the drivers head with a rocker switch, and one over the backseat with two pushbuttons for individual use.

The light over the backseat has stopped working when unlocking or opening the doors. It will work when the buttons are pushed.

The dealer is trying to tell me that the backseat lights are not supposed to come on except when using the buttons. I am positive that the light came on in the past when unlocking and opening doors.

Other owners of 2007 models please check your car and tell me if your light over the backseat comes on when unlocking or opening the doors.

Thanks

[inov8]

Both turn on gradually when any door is opened (and assuming the 3 position switch is set to the "auto" or "sw" position. The easy way to resolve this is to try any/every other '05 to '08 Avalon on the dealer's lot.