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patrick_dube
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2016 Location: Québec Online Status: Offline Posts: 33 |
Topic: Front light repair Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 10:58am |
I cleaned and opened the front light transparent plastic cover. Took out ans replaced the bulb. It worked but the contact seems to have a delay in between switch on and light on. The light is in working condition (will eventually replace with a led bulb)
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Patrick Dubé,
2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
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WAdams
Newbie Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Location: USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 4:21am |
Hi Patrick,
Either you can go with what Tars has said or else you can replace the light. If you think that you are not able to repair it by your own, then you can take the help of the expert electrician too. Last week, my colleague has faced the same problem as of yours. When he was not able to fix the light, Electricians Bryn Mawr PA team has helped him in solving his problem. You can also look for some expert advice from your area or else can choose different options too. |
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William L Adams
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canada cold
Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2016 Location: Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 8:26pm |
I had the same problem with mine. At first I sprayed wd40 on the switch but eventually I had to replace the switch. The switch is available at any rv dealer.
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Bugout
Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Location: S caroline Online Status: Offline Posts: 117 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2017 at 1:53pm |
Mine drains to the back street side unless the wind is blowing. I level at the tounge but not sure if that means anything else is level
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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blimey
Senior Member Joined: 15 Aug 2016 Location: OHIO Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2017 at 4:43am |
I've noticed this as well.
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Wood River Pod
Senior Member Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 10:57pm |
My switch was finicky after I picked up my new green 2017 179 HRD. I let the dealer know and they sent me a new switch. I have yet to replace it. Sometimes I have to click it 4-6 times before it lights. Try a shot of wd40 in the switch and then give it a few clicks. A replacement switch should be easily found at your local auto shop or you can buy an entire new light on amazon for decent price and use that switch.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 5:52pm |
One thing I noticed - when the Pod is level the AC drains right on that light. Just FY.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Happy Tripping
Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 5:42pm |
Exact same thing happened to me.
My electronically savvy son in law diagnosed using a multimeter that the switch was bad. Not worth replacing, I just use a head mounted flashlight now. I hope this is not a systematic problem involving a lot of other people's pods.
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Guests
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Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 5:40pm |
+1 on dielectric grease. It is wonderful stuff that no well dressed shade tree mechanic should be without. It has many uses - light bulbs, Bargman connectors, sparkplug boots, etc. An ounce of prevention......... |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2017 at 3:31pm |
That light on my TT seems to be the one that has the most moisture inside the lens. I replaced bulb with LED and applied dielectric grease to the bulb prior to install. You can check resistance on bulb to make sure it is good. You can also check the socket for power. If you don't have power to socket you have a wiring problem. On my 178 that wire is primarily in the front storage compartment. I have seen it but had no reason to do anything with it, as my light works.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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