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1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

The dimmer switch will work on bright but not on dim, you can see where the plastic mechanism is cracked.

Any body have expertise on fixing this animal
1995 U-240, her name is Clarabell, "The Lady's Got Class"
Traveling with my lovely wife "Precious", two Australian Shepherds, Ko Ko and Molly momma's baby Scooter, a Sweet Yorkie and a 14 pound cat.
Full timing since November 1, 2019, seeing this great country of ours and visiting the people that have made it that way.

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GOD BLESS and SAFE TRAVELS

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #1 –
See if Foretravel has a PN.  They may refer you to the maker of the steering column:

Douglas Auto Tech, Bronson MI. (Steering column) 800 773-1440

Be aware that this contact info is 12 years old, so may need to search for them.

But, that steering column was use in a number of OTR trucks, so a truck repair facility may be another option.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #2 –
I replaced mine. Easy to remove. Went to a local car quest auto store and with there help replaced it. I think its a GM part. Went back in and it works great. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #3 –
What steps did you take to remove it. Was it hard to disassembly and replace? Sorry for all the questions but I am on a job in Texas and getting all the info I can before I head back to MS in a couple weeks.

Thanks in advance.

God Bless and Safe Travel's
1995 U-240, her name is Clarabell, "The Lady's Got Class"
Traveling with my lovely wife "Precious", two Australian Shepherds, Ko Ko and Molly momma's baby Scooter, a Sweet Yorkie and a 14 pound cat.
Full timing since November 1, 2019, seeing this great country of ours and visiting the people that have made it that way.

Facebook member of GRAN VILLA Motor Homes Showing These Great Ole Gals in All Their Splendor.

GOD BLESS and SAFE TRAVELS

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #4 –
First pull the light sw knob out like your turning lights on. Next from behind dash on the sw is a small button. Push down on the button which should release the knob. Then unplug wires from sw. The sw should then have a nut to undo and you should be good to go.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #5 –
The original post was about a dimmer switch not the headlight switch.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #6 –
I'm confused here - what "dimmer" is being discussed?  I thought it was the headlight dimmer (high/low beam switch on the turn signal stalk) that was inoperative.  But now it sounds like the instrument panel light dimmer (on the light switch) is the problem.  Which is it?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"
 

Re: 1995 U-240 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Reply #7 –
Originally said high beam and low beam so sounds like dimmer switch for the headlights.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins