3 lever switch issues

[gimpyrobb]

Over the winter when I turned on my light switch, the dash lights would come on as expected.

On a side note, I leave the dash lever in the "high" position all the time.

Once the heater got the cab warm, the dash lights would go out. Now that it is warm out, I have no dash lights. It doesn't really bother me too much, but it would be nice to see whats going on at night. I do have a spare switch to swap in but haven't yet. Has anyone else had this issue? I guess I will post back up when I swap the unit out and let you know if it fixed it.
I saw some old threads by monster man, but they did not really pertain to this issue imho.

 

[Westech]

The switches do have contact points in them.. take the switch apart and clean them just like you would points in a old junker POS car. A points file does work great. I have done this a few times to Light switches and the Turn signal leaver thingie

 

[mobileauto2000]

I vote for hitting it with a hammer. That's how I do my best work

John

Pro 13:4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

 

[gimpyrobb]

That still means pulling it out(excuse me while I whip this out!!). I'll try removing the plug from the back and letting a "tester" hang from behind the dash for a bit.

 

[Westech]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYlDbv7MqE8[/media]

 

[Westech]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGQ-ISsDm8M&feature=related[/media]

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, I get that a lot.

Dang it, that last one is not relevant! oh wait, your a little bitch, I guess your right.

 

[doghead]

Maybe it's full of mud, like your brakes were.

Do the dash lights stay on, in the dim position?

 

[R Racing]

Sounds like its time to upgrade to the new fangled push button 1

 

[Recovry4x4]

Over the winter when I turned on my light switch, the dash lights would come on as expected.

On a side note, I leave the dash lever in the "high" position all the time.

Once the heater got the cab warm, the dash lights would go out. Now that it is warm out, I have no dash lights. It doesn't really bother me too much, but it would be nice to see whats going on at night. I do have a spare switch to swap in but haven't yet. Has anyone else had this issue? I guess I will post back up when I swap the unit out and let you know if it fixed it.
I saw some old threads by monster man, but they did not really pertain to this issue imho.

Considering your driving habits, I would wager that your switch has ingested some swill or spooge. When you leave your lever in the "High" position, do you turn your main switch to off? I leave my main switch in stop light mode.

 

[cranetruck]

Any problem with the other gauges when the lights go out? Since they are all (lights and instruments) grounded via the instrument panel 1/4 turn fasteners, that should give you a clue...

The contacts are, or at least used to be silver plated, so be careful with a file for cleaning, perhaps just exercise the switch will do it...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yes I turn the main switch off. Nope, no problems with anything else, just the illumination. I will try another 3 lever and report back.

 

[doghead]

Do the dash lights stay on, in the dim position

 

[Chief_919]

I have found that some switches, for whatever reason, had extra thermal circuit breakers in odd places. ours may be one.

 

[rchalmers3]

Cranetruck said it first: go out and twist the dash fasteners back and forth first!

Otherwise I agree with Kenny, it's a lifestyle problem that requires you first attend a meeting and admit to having a problem.

Rick

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, I had tried that, it didn't help.

 

[rchalmers3]

Which one? The fasteners or the meetings?

Rick

 

[gimpyrobb]

Both, moving the levers and attending meetings. I am a lost cause.

 

[doghead]

Do the dash lights stay on, in the dim position

 

[Recovry4x4]

Note posts 13 & 19. Looks like someone is looking for shared company in the dim position of life. Sucks to be at the helm of a rudderless ship cruising at flank speed! Where in the helll is that iceberg?