glowing LED

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   The exterior light on the front of our 179 will not completely turn off.  I noticed last night that it is "glowing" slightly-very dim.  I turned in on/off several times and it seems to work fine.  However, it never completely goes out.  it seems that about half of the LEDs continue to slightly glow even with the switch in the off position.  I never noticed this before, so I must assume that it is a recent change.

Anyone else seen this or have any ideas?

Thanks
Vann

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Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Topic: glowing LED Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 7:52am
	The exterior light on the front of our 179 will not completely turn off. I noticed last night that it is "glowing" slightly-very dim. I turned in on/off several times and it seems to work fine. However, it never completely goes out. it seems that about half of the LEDs continue to slightly glow even with the switch in the off position. I never noticed this before, so I must assume that it is a recent change. Anyone else seen this or have any ideas? Thanks Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 8:28am
	I had that happen with an interior light. I ohmed out the switch and it was completely opening, letting the light stay on dimly. It worked in the ON position. I replaced the light. I could have replaced the switch, but with parts and labor it was more effective for me, to just replace the light.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 8:29am
	That should have been "I ohmed switch, and it was NOT completely opening"
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 8:30am
	It takes almost no current to "light" an LED.. my guess is a bad switch also. I have noticed some LED lights glow for a short period, under a minute, even when completely disconnected from power.