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Inverter for Dash Gauges

Is part labeled Javelina Warnig Light Alarm Module p/n 42-61046 in my dash the inverter that controls dimming of gauges? If not can anyone give me guidance in locating inverter. Dash torn apart for blower fans and thought may try to address unreadable night time gauges.
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875

Re: Inverter for Dash Gauges

Reply #1 –
No Inverter, Dash Lights are dimmed by turning the knob to the right of the headlight switch.  Even on full bright they are pretty dim bulbs after 20 years.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
I seem to recall a post a while back about somebody replacing the instrument lamps with LED and reported the instruments being much easier to read.  At least an option to consider.
40ft 1997 U320

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Reply #3 –
It was my understanding my gauges are electroluminescent. PO replaced one gauge with bulb type and it is blindingly bright compared to existing. Existing does not seem to brighten or dim with dimmer. It just increases the volume of humming as you turn towards brighter
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875

Re: Inverter for Dash Gauges

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Spiderhitch –
It was my understanding my gauges are electroluminescent. PO replaced one gauge with bulb type and it is blindingly bright compared to existing. Existing does not seem to brighten or dim with dimmer. It just increases the volume of humming as you turn towards brighter
Your coach is several years newer than ours. so could be lots different.  Our panel is electroluminescent, but the instruments all have incandescent bulbs.
40ft 1997 U320

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Reply #5 –
My '99 has incandescent bulbs for the gauges.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Inverter for Dash Gauges

Reply #6 –
2002 still has bulbs for gauges.  I believe the electroluminescent is just for the border around the gauge cluster.
2002 36' U270 Foretravel

Re: Inverter for Dash Gauges

Reply #7 –
Didnt see any housings for bulbs in gauges except one obviously replaced by PO. It was wired separate, had housing at top for bulb and was not on dash dimmer. All others just had wiring connected on bottom of gauge saw no housing to accept replacement bulb. Guess I will pull one of the originals and look closer. Can't understand why PO would replace gauge with non OEM especially if required rewiring and not set up w existing harness and controls. Would like to figure out what's humming when trying to adjust dash brightness
2001 4010 U320
Build 5875