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Thermador Microwave light bulb not working

When your Thermador microwave light is not working, the light bulb itself is the most likely cause. A burned-out microwave light bulb can usually be corrected with a bulb replacement, so replace it before testing other parts. Some Thermador models use a halogen lamp, which you can test for continuity with a multimeter or try in an identical socket. If the bulb or halogen lamp is good, inspect the light socket and wiring, then test the main control board to verify that it sends the correct voltage to the socket. A defective door switch, including the primary or secondary switch, may fail to tell the control board when the door opens or closes, preventing the light from turning on. A control board or micro switch can cause the same microwave light bulb not working symptom, though these failures are less common. Enter your model number to find the exact Thermador microwave light bulb, halogen lamp, socket, door switch, micro switch, or control board for your appliance. Replacing a bulb may not require cabinet access, but any repair that opens the outer cabinet requires caution because the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even when unplugged. Properly discharge it first, or hire a qualified technician if you are not familiar with the procedure.

01 - Thermador Microwave Light Bulb

The light bulb itself might be burned out. Replace the light bulb before replacing any of the parts associated with the light bulb
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02 - Thermador Microwave Halogen Lamp

To determine if a halogen lamp has failed, you can use a multimeter to test it for electrical continuity, or install the lamp into an identical socket to test it.
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03 - Thermador Microwave Main Control Board

Before replacing the control, check the light bulbs, sockets, and wiring. If these parts seem to be working properly, test the control board with a multimeter to determine if it sending the correct voltage to the light bulb socket. If the control board is not sending enough voltage to the light bulb socket, replace the control board.
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04 - Thermador Microwave Door Switch

A defective door switch may not signal the control board that the door is open or closed which may prevent the microwave light from turning on or prevent the button that controls the light from functioning. To determine if any of the door switches are defective, use a multimeter to test each of the switches for continuity. If any of the door switches do not have continuity, the switch or switches should be replaced.
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05 - Thermador Microwave Control Board

A microwave light bulb not working could be caused by a defective control board, although this is rarely the case. Before replacing the control board, check the light bulbs, sockets, and wiring. If these parts seem to be working properly, test the control board with a multimeter to determine if it sending the correct voltage to the light bulb socket. If the control board is not sending enough voltage to the light bulb socket, replace the control board.
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06 - Thermador Microwave Micro Switch

A defective micro switch may not signal the control board that the door is open or closed which may prevent the microwave light from turning on or prevent the button that controls the light from functioning. To determine if any of the micro switches are defective, use a multimeter to test each of the switches for continuity. If any of the micro switches do not have continuity, the switch or switches should be replaced.
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