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01-27-2013, 05:07 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: rockwall
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What's up with these lights.
I have three overhead lights in the bedroom that are controlled by a switch near the sink in my 3400RL. None of them work. Bulbs are good, switches on the light are in correct position and all the 12V fuses are fine. Any suggestions?
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01-27-2013, 05:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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M.O.C. #8728
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Common denominator, contacts on the switch or connection in first light.
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01-27-2013, 05:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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Sounds like a switch to me. You can get a cheap 12 volt tester from any auto parts store and check to see if you have juice to the switch or remove the switch and use a jumper across the switch to see if that is the problem.
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01-27-2013, 05:47 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #6337
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What about the ground fault plug, is it "popped"? You did say near sink, is there one nearby??
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01-27-2013, 06:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
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would be a different circuit Carol, the lights are 12V and the GFI is for the 110.
As suggested it is best to get a test light or a meter and start tracing back and you should be able to find the issue.
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01-27-2013, 06:27 AM
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Montana Master
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Rudy! LOL
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01-27-2013, 07:03 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Navarre
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01-27-2013, 09:19 AM
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Montana Master
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Maybe the switches that are actually on the lights are in the off position.
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01-27-2013, 10:50 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: rockwall
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M.O.C. #7697
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I'll check out your suggestions.
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01-27-2013, 12:07 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: merced
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M.O.C. #6171
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Are you talking about the three light over the sink, in mine those are 120 volts and would be on a 15 amp breaker.
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01-27-2013, 12:26 PM
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Site Team
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I'd check the switches on the lights first. I've had folks shut them off that way when they couldn't find the switch and then I'd freak because we never touch those switches.
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01-27-2013, 12:39 PM
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Montana Fan
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I have an 09 3400rl. One switch turns on the light by the shower and the other switch turns on the other 2 lights. If the switches on the lights are on and the bulbs are good it is probably the 12 volts feeding the 2 switches. Unscrew the switch plate and check for 12 volts to the wire that jumps across both switches. There may not be a ground wire there so you may have to run a wire tail to a good ground for the tester. Also if the fuse is blown there should be an led above the fuse with the red light on. Hope this helps.
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01-27-2013, 12:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: rockwall
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M.O.C. #7697
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The lights that are not working are the three over the bed. 12V. The one by the shower is fine as is the one in the closet. The ones over the sink are fine. No red LED on the fuse block.
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01-27-2013, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
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If they are 12v then they are probably those push in automotive style bulbs....if you havn't turned them on in a while or ever, then wiggle the bulbs. Our trailer has 2 lights like that and either from traveling or non use, they need wiggled to get them to make contact again. I been meaning to get that contact paste electricians use but what the hell just wiggle them now and then lol lol
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01-28-2013, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Murrieta
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My rig works very similar to jwedell, in that there are TWO wall switches to control the 12v overhead lights (one switch controls the light at the shower and the light in the toilet room, the second switch controls both overhead lights in the bedroom). Each 12v light fixture also has a rocker switch at each 12v light to further control the lights. Make sure these are on, too.
If these switches are all correct then I'd suspect a loose wire or bad switch (at each light fixture or on the wall). Proper debug procedures have already been mentioned. You might even try swapping bulbs, but keep close track - I've been known to confuse myself if I don't pay close attention to the swapping.
Please let us know what you find.
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01-28-2013, 09:21 AM
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Montana Master
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02-11-2013, 08:29 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: rockwall
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M.O.C. #7697
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Resolution to the problem! The switch was fine, light bulbs were all tight and in place, nothing to do with a GFCB. Usually when a fuse is blown the red LED light comes on, right? Well...not every time. I pulled the fuses one by one and the one that controls the overhead lights was blown but no red LED. Replaced the fuse and life was bright with life. I feel good.
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