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Dash-instrument lights quit

Ok. Lost my lights on all the gauges a few weeks ago. Been working with Ronnie at FT. Finally ordered a new headlight switch and Walla! They are back. I've really learned a lot about this the last 8 months.
Time to just enjoy this quality home for a few months before any other issues!!! Hopefully
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Quote from: dans96u295ft –
Ok. Lost my lights on all the gauges a few weeks ago. Been working with Ronnie at FT. Finally ordered a new headlight switch and Walla! They are back. I've really learned a lot about this the last 8 months.
Time to just enjoy this quality home for a few months before any other issues!!! Hopefully
I think I need a new headlight switch too, can you let me know where you got it from please, it is such a small item I would have thought they could post to UK for me thanks kev
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

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Brad at FT has them in stock
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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You need to crank the knob all the way in one direction and then press the little button on the back to release the shaft to install or remove thru the hole in the dash. The knob does not come off
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Pretty sure that is a General Motors 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

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Brad thought Ford, but the ignition is GM
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Quote from: dans96u295ft –
Brad at FT has them in stock
Have you got email address for FT, I presume FT is short for freightliner, I deal with a bloke called les Michael's at freightliner, would it be the same by any chance,
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

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FT short for Foretravel Inc, (800)955-6226.
BRAD LANGFORD
PARTS MANAGER
800-955-6226 X173
BRADL@FORETRAVEL.COM
FORETRAVEL
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
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