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Just to dim lights, it could be just a simpler variable resistor or rheostat. This just lowers the voltage and dims the lights. Makes the bulbs last longer, but way reduces their effientcy (sp?) This doesn't work with AC motors though, lowering their voltage will burn 'em up. What you need for these is a Variac. It keeps the voltage constant, but limits the current. This type of circuit is called RC (resistor-capacitor) and uses a variable coil to alter the speed. Like on a ceiling fan or Honda generator that uses a feedback loop dependant upon load. Hope that helps.
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Why don't the headlights work on your 1995 ford ranger?
AnswerIf the lights work on the flash to pass but do not work otherwise either the switch is bad or the dimmer switch is bad. I just am working on a 1995 Ranger and found the dimmer switch to be bad. I checked the headlight switch and that was good so I found the dimmer switch to be the problem. I jumped the wires after unplugging the dimmer switch and lights come on. Replace the headlight dimmer switch and good to go! Hope this helps.
Why did your halogen lamp stop working when plugged into a dimmer switch on a cord?
It was not designed to be used with a dimmer switch. You must have a halogen designed for use with a dimmer or it will not work.
How does a dimmer switch for a light work?
Most dimmer switches will work with turning it to the left will make it darker and to the right will make it brighter. If you want it on or off you just push in the switch.
What is the type of lamp uses with dimmer switch?
You cannot use most fluorescent lights with a dimmer. Just about any incandescent bulb WILL work with a dimmer. Occasionally, when a halogen bulb burns out, it will destroy a dimmer switch but halogen bulbs are considered incandescent and other than that little problem they work well with a dimmer.
If your dimmer switch goes out will it make your lights not work?
Yes it can.
Headlights will not work on my 1996 Jeep?
Bulbs? Fuses? Relay? Dimmer switch? Headlight switch?
How do you detect a bad dimmer switch?
if it doesn't work, consider it detected
Your light has a dimmer switch on and the light wont work?
Dimmer switches go bad, more often than regular switches.
Would a bad dimmer switch cause head lights not to work?
Yes, it could.
Can any dimmer work with energy efficient bulbs?
Yes, if they replace the switch at the wall.
What could cause the dashboard lights to not work on a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
Bad dash light, or dimmer fuse. Or a bad dimmer switch itself
95 Beretta and the runing light work but the headlights work bights work only when you pull the lever on the collum back why wont the dims come on replaced dimmer switch?
The dimmer switch is adjustable. Take bolts out that support steering collum. Loosen screws that hold switch and slide it whichever way it needs to go to work.
