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Why don't the dash lights come on even though the dimmer switch will turn on the map light on a Ford Explorer?
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∙ 17y ago
They could be burned out.
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What to look for next if fuse for dash lights is okay?
The headlight switch that has the dash light dimmer knob. The dimmer switch went bad and you can only fix it by getting another headlight switch on most cars. Some though have a separate dimmer switch.
How many bulbs can a dimmer switch?
the dimmer should have a rating on it in Watts. dimmers are not suitable for low energy lamps though
Why would the tail lights parking lights and high beams fail but the turn signals backup lights and brakes work on 1990 Buick Riviera?
possibly a bad headlight switch, or dimmer switch. Some later model buicks have a lighting module under the dash about in the middle. I think yours is too old to have that though.
Why would the instrument panel lights not work even though the headlights are working on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
make sure your dimmer switch isn't turned all the way down. Then check the fuses next.
Indicator lights have all gone the fuse isn't blown though?
Check first and make sure that someone didn't mess with your dimmer switch. If it's okay, you probably have a bad ground in the instrument cluster.
Your brake lights don't work even though the fuses on your 98' ford explorer are fine what's the deal?
check the brake light switch above the brake pedal
Is it possible to use a dimmer switch to lower the voltage to a power tool?
Though this theoretically could work on a very few power tools, it is NOT a good idea and most likely doing it will only wreck the tool (or the dimmer switch). And why would you want to lower the voltage anyway?
How do you dim the dashboard lights on a BMW 3 series?
i know im a girl and im only 14 and all but there is a light level sensor built into the LCM which will make the dashboard lights dimmer in high quantities of light and make them brighter in the dark. there is a little dot just above your light switch knob which is the sensor. i don't actually think you can adjust them though
If one switch controls a fan and a light but the dimmer part for the light does not work and the switch gets warm after a while what could be the problem?
I'm going to assume that the switch that's getting warm is the dimmer. Even when a dimmer is working correctly it gets warm and that's just the electronic parts of it. The face of a dimmer is actually a heat sink to help remove excess heat. If you swap out the dimmer you will likely find your problem is resolved. Remember to de-energize the circuit by turning off the breaker before working on it. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Andy Be aware that a dimmer for lights does NOT work for fans (though it may sometimes appear to work, you can end up with noise, problems such as the light attached to the fan not working, the dimmer getting overheated, etc). So even though it might seem to work at first, you'll have problems, and it's against code to put the wrong kind of dimmer there. You can purchase a dimmer which is rated for ceiling fans at Home Depot or Lowes, but they are more expensive than light switch dimmers. Of course, if there is a single on/off switch at the wall which controls the fan and its light, then you might be better off buying a remote control unit to install in the fan - it will allow you to dim the fan and light separately (and safely). Or purchase a new fan with a remote... ceiling fans are cheap enough now that if yours is old enough, it might be a nice time for an update.
Why would Chevy Suburban dash lights running lights and high beams not work even though the fuses are good?
The headlight switch may be bad. Try replacing. Its the Headlight switch. The switch has a built in Circuit Breaker that self resets. It has become bad and will eventually give it up.
Can you wire a dimmer to control an outlet?
Yes, but it must then be clearly labeled that it is only for devices that are dimmer compatible (no motors, no fans, no computers, no nondimable lights, etc.) This might reasonably be done for an outlet that is dedicated to a single lamp.However some electrical codes may prohibit this (even though it can be done) for safety.
On a 1996 Sable the headlamps stay on though the switch turns off the 'parking lights' yellow?
You probably have a faulty headlight switch. Replace it and that should fix it. Been there, done that.
