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12v Magnetic Switch very hot

I have a 12V magnetic switch that activates my closet light that gets so hot to the touch.  There is one on each side of the sliding door but only one gets super hot.  Any ideas on why this is happening?
2009 Nimbus CE
2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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Re: 12v Magnetic Switch very hot

Reply #1 –
Dirty,

Re: 12v Magnetic Switch very hot

Reply #2 –
Quote from: jimgior13 –
I have a 12V magnetic switch that activates my closet light that gets so hot to the touch.  There is one on each side of the sliding door but only one gets super hot.  Any ideas on why this is happening?

Loose connection.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)
 

Re: 12v Magnetic Switch very hot

Reply #3 –
Quote from: propman –
Loose connection.
or bad switch.
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 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
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