RCA Oven Cavity Light Failure

RCA oven light does not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.

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Possible Causes

Burned-out oven light bulb, Faulty oven door switch, Failed light relay on control board, Corroded light socket contacts

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before replacing bulbs or testing switches.

  • Replace bulb: Remove the light cover inside the oven and replace the bulb with the correct high-temperature oven bulb. Do not use a standard household bulb.
  • Check door switch: Locate the door switch (usually in the frame). Press it by hand; you should hear a click. Test continuity with a multimeter; replace the oven door switch if it does not change state.
  • Inspect socket: Look for corrosion or burned contacts in the light socket. Clean or replace the oven light socket if damaged.
  • Control board: If bulb, switch, and socket are good, the light relay on the electronic oven control board may have failed.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Light Bulb
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