Q: My illuminated entry system is not working
I have a 2013 Avalon. The illuminated entry system is not functioning. It has functioned in the past. When I approached the car, the interior lights would go on. This no longer happens. The interior light does go on when the door is opened.
My car has 18000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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