Electrical problem unless it's raining

[Toucan42]

Unless there is a pouring rain outside the light around the ignition where you put the key, the overhead interior light and the door chime don't work when I open the driver side door of my Prelude.

I have checked the switch in the door and that does not seem to be the problem. Everyone I have spoken to said this was probably the source of the problem so I dropped 22 dollars on a new one, but i still can't get these to work.

The fact it works when it rains makes me wonder if it is a grounding issue. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

[Whirling Dervish]

I have not experienced this, but your assessment of it sounds more logical. I know it's usually more expensive, but have you taken it to a dealership?

Also, what year is it? Could there be some aging factors involved? I'll also email my brother--highly accomplished electrician--and see if he has any info. If he does, I'll post it.

[Katgrl1979]

Hmm, that's strange. My dad has an Accord, and his lights and chimes stop working when it rains hard. It sounds like a grounding problem all around. What year is your Prelude? The Accord in question is pretty old, a 1991.

[cjarmstrong]

thats the craziest thing Ive ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TJ213]

wow, that is wierd, rain making things work

[Versemaster]

Okay ... First You are right Gounding is an issue ... start there...
Thats very strange.. but i have had my own problems with the wiring systems so i know how you feel and i know that these lude can do some crazy stuff with bad wiring LMAO ... replace the grounds then update us