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running lights and dash lights out

Went to take to mechanic in the dark this morning and only lights I have are headlights. All outside lights and dash lights are out. I replaced headlight switch last year and fixed the dash lights. Do you suppose it's bad again? Everything is plugged in to the switch. what is the big plastic unit behind switch? I'll get a picture soon or should I just replace the switch again? I can't remember how to get the shaft out of it to remove the switch
Thanks
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: running lights and dash lights out

Reply #1 –
Found it!!! The red wire going into the block behind switch had come loose from it's slot. I'll trim it and squeeze it back together and tape it today. Sorry for the post
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: running lights and dash lights out

Reply #2 –
The simplest explanation is usually the right one.  :thumbsup:
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: running lights and dash lights out

Reply #3 –
So now I know what the red wire is for!!!!!
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: running lights and dash lights out

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
The simplest explanation is usually the right one.  :thumbsup:


Occam's razor, right Chuck?

jk

Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY
 

Re: running lights and dash lights out

Reply #6 –
First corollary to Ockham's razor: "check first the serviceability of last item thou'st fu@$'ed with"!!!! Perhaps the most applicable to our awesome rides.  At least in my case.  🤣. Woody.
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold