Docking Lights

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Docking Lights

February 23, 2015, 03:45:06 pm

My Driver's side Docking lights no longer work. Of course, this was discovered as I was trying to back into a site in the black of night! Passenger side work fine. Haven't checked bulbs yet but surprised to have both driver's side bulbs to go simultaneously. Wiring diagrams I have don't show power source or fuses for this circuit. Any ideas if there is a fuse for the driver's side only docking lights? Any thoughts would be appreciated... Bill

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Reply #1 – February 23, 2015, 04:06:45 pm

Will the switch over the bed turn them on?

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Reply #2 – February 23, 2015, 04:19:55 pm

Bill, check the connections on the back of the lights. Mine tend to get knocked loose by vibration, wind and other critter. Bulb easy to replace, they are ford tractor lights, I believe.

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Reply #3 – February 23, 2015, 04:57:31 pm

On mine it's the pass. side, just haven't gotten around to it yet. This BRUTAL weather is gonna keep it on the back burner for a while !

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Reply #4 – February 23, 2015, 07:47:15 pm

Quote from: Bill & Deanne Brown – February 23, 2015, 03:45:06 pm

My Driver's side Docking lights no longer work. Of course, this was discovered as I was trying to back into a site in the black of night! Passenger side work fine. Haven't checked bulbs yet but surprised to have both driver's side bulbs to go simultaneously. Wiring diagrams I have don't show power source or fuses for this circuit. Any ideas if there is a fuse for the driver's side only docking lights? Any thoughts would be appreciated... Bill

If I remember correctly, there is a circuit breaker under the dash top for our dock lights. On the right side lights, ours trips and resets along with a clicking noise. Going to replace with LEDs as the existing bulbs suck way too much juice.

Pierce

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Reply #5 – February 23, 2015, 09:47:42 pm

The passenger side is out on ours. Haven't looked at it yet. Glad for this thread. Will check connections. Also, glad to hear it is easy to replace.
Dick

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Reply #6 – February 23, 2015, 11:39:09 pm

Quote from: Bill & Deanne Brown – February 23, 2015, 03:45:06 pm

My Driver's side Docking lights no longer work. Of course, this was discovered as I was trying to back into a site in the black of night! Passenger side work fine. Haven't checked bulbs yet but surprised to have both driver's side bulbs to go simultaneously. Wiring diagrams I have don't show power source or fuses for this circuit. Any ideas if there is a fuse for the driver's side only docking lights? Any thoughts would be appreciated... Bill

Bill,
Diagram B-2179 in the upper left corner shows your docking light relays which are located in the passenger side dash cover.

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Reply #7 – February 24, 2015, 06:08:30 pm

Does anyone know an LED replacement for the tractor bulbs used in the docking lights?

Rance at Xtreme wired my two rear docking light s to come on when the backup lights are on. Nice change.

Roger

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Reply #8 – February 24, 2015, 06:35:14 pm

Roger
Take a look at Grote #6381-5. This is a repacement for Par36 4411 tactor blub.
Hammer

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Reply #9 – February 24, 2015, 08:25:42 pm

Quote from: Home2fromHastings – February 24, 2015, 06:08:30 pm

Does anyone know an LED replacement for the tractor bulbs used in the docking lights?
Roger

Howdy Roger, I've replaced all my Docking light with these: LED Weatherproof AR111 Spot Lamp - 13W CREE XB-D LEDs | LED Flood Light...
Pricey, but very BRIGHT lites,
Good Luck, Dave A

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Reply #10 – February 24, 2015, 09:39:58 pm

Hammer, I've checked O'Reilly's, Autozone, and Tractor Supply for Grote #6381-5 with no success. Where did you get them?

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Reply #11 – February 24, 2015, 10:26:02 pm

Think maybe the Grote 63821-5 would work, see attachment.
Grote does not have a listing for 6381-5
Not able to add the link, so google grote.com and the 63821-5 will get you into it, not sure if it fits, need more digging.
Works for me.

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Reply #12 – February 25, 2015, 06:45:10 am

Quote from: kb0zke – February 24, 2015, 09:39:58 pm

Hammer, I've checked O'Reilly's, Autozone, and Tractor Supply for Grote #6381-5 with no success. Where did you get them?

Sorry about that. Dave M, got it right.

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Reply #13 – February 26, 2015, 10:31:47 pm

Quote from: John Duld – February 23, 2015, 04:06:45 pm

Will the switch over the bed turn them on?

I tried the bed flood light switch and only the passenger side lit. I now suspect a bad driver's side relay that Barry identified for me.... Bill

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Reply #14 – February 27, 2015, 08:49:15 pm

The front docking lights on driver/passenger sides work but both rear docking lights, located between the drive tires and the tag, do not work. Any thoughts would help.

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Reply #15 – February 27, 2015, 10:43:41 pm

Quote from: mr bill – February 27, 2015, 08:49:15 pm

The front docking lights on driver/passenger sides work but both rear docking lights, located between the drive tires and the tag, do not work. Any thoughts would help.

2 separate issues since they are on different relays. Have you checked the bulbs or broken wires at the bulb.

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Reply #16 – February 28, 2015, 01:20:12 pm

Barry,

I checked your post above but the relays shown only show left side and right side. My front ones work on both sides but not the rear ones.

I checked the wires but did not see any that were off but will check them again. Do you know the replacement bulb number? Sorry to be such a newbie but appreciate the forums and all the help available.

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Reply #17 – February 28, 2015, 01:34:14 pm

Quote from: mr bill – February 28, 2015, 01:20:12 pm

I checked your post above but the relays shown only show left side and right side. My front ones work on both sides but not the rear ones.

I checked the wires but did not see any that were off but will check them again. Do you know the replacement bulb number?

For those answering, note that this is a 2003 U320 which may have different docking lights than coaches built before 2002. They are rectangular, not round.

ETA see this photo I copied from MOT's site of another coach

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Reply #18 – February 28, 2015, 01:37:34 pm

Thanks, Michelle. Am still learning that sometimes I need to add more information than I do.

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Reply #19 – February 28, 2015, 01:39:55 pm

Quote from: mr bill – February 28, 2015, 01:37:34 pm

Thanks, Michelle. Am still learning that sometimes I need to add more information than I do.

You're fine, Bill, you're coach is in your signature. I just wanted to point that out in case someone missed it.

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Reply #20 – February 28, 2015, 05:47:16 pm

My 2002 had a couple out. They are sold as "Tractor Flood Lights" and are basically 3" by 5" rectangular. 55 watts, if I recall correctly. I may have a box out there...if I can find it, I'll post the number. I actually bought a pair on Ebay with extra, unneeded brackets to mount them.

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Reply #21 – February 28, 2015, 05:58:30 pm

Amazon.com: Wagner Lighting H9406 Head Lamp Sealed Beam: Automotive

They are GE H9406 bulbs.

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Reply #22 – February 28, 2015, 06:39:41 pm

Brad,

Thanks for the help and going the extra mile to look for the box/number.

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Reply #23 – February 28, 2015, 07:04:39 pm

Quote from: mr bill – February 28, 2015, 06:39:41 pm

Brad,

Thanks for the help and going the extra mile to look for the box/number.

No problem. BTW, Amazon seems to be less than anyone on ebay!

Before you buy them, though, you might want to check and make sure the little wiring pins haven't just fallen off. Not a good connection...just 2 round separate pins.

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Reply #24 – February 28, 2015, 08:38:47 pm

Has anyone found an LED replacement for the rectangular docking lights?

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