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Old 12-21-2015, 10:48 AM   #1
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Front cap LED strip(s)

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Last night I cut my front cap LEDs on (strip each side of the pin box) and they were very dim. They seemed to change intensity ever so slightly just sitting there but never came close to full power. I cut them on/off multiple times, no change, none expected at the time.

So, I picked up my volt meter and checked over the entire 2015 Sandpiper 371 REBHs electrical system from source through each beaker and to point of use... I found no issue..

This morning I cut the lights on and they were fine..........

Any experience? Are they going bad already, they have been on less than 20 minutes total.....

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Old 12-21-2015, 02:14 PM   #2
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So, I took the meter to the switch today.
12.5v DC in and 7.4v DC out... Guess I found the issue..

The switch installed is a 10A 120VAC rocker switch two terminals a hot in and a load out...

Any reason a standard 12v DC rocker would no work as a replacement?
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Old 12-21-2015, 05:29 PM   #3
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Should work fine
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Old 12-21-2015, 08:25 PM   #4
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I think so too..
Working fine now, must be a ghost.
Picking up a rocker switch tomorrow to have for replacement as I am sure it will fail.

Think it is worth a dealer call to document issue?
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Old 12-21-2015, 08:34 PM   #5
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NO.....minor thing. Could the switch have moisture in it due to not being used much or often? Murfey's Law?
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Old 12-21-2015, 08:47 PM   #6
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It's possible there was moisture in the switch. Time will tell.
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