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Sharp Microwave light bulb not working

01 - Sharp 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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02 - Sharp 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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03 - Sharp 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 - Sharp 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 - Sharp 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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06 - Sharp 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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07 - Sharp Microwave Power Supply Board

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