Hot Lamp Dimmer Control

[Maxs Dad]

The other evening - during a 1hr 45 min drive I happened to put my finger on the panel next to the dash panel light dimmer control - HOT-HOT #ad
- not enough to burn skin but definitely not something I'm comfortable with. Panel lights work fine --
Ideas????

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Jim E. - Newbie to Diesels w/2001-2500Quad-4X4-LB-Bronze Beauty

 

[Bad340fish]

Did you have them dimmed at all??? I assume the dimmer is just a resistor and will get hot unless you are running them on full power. Just a thought


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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

NHRA member for life

 

[Muleskinner]

Mine does the same thing. It's the resister in the switch. It is most likely mounted close to the dash panel. Put the dash lights on full power and it will not get so hot.

2001. 5 2500 4X4

[This message has been edited by Desert Rat One (edited 01-12-2001). ]

 

[Maxs Dad]

Thanks All - Yeah "Desert Rat One" they were dimmed just under "Full Bright" - I was afraid that others were experiencing the same thing - Maybe a little water cooling will help. The higher heat will probably shorten the life of the plastic panel - just gives me good reason to install the wood "Lookalike" trim.

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Jim E. - Newbie to Diesels w/2001-2500Quad-4X4-LB-Bronze Beauty

 

[Wiredawg]

Mine helps warm the cab when it's real cold outside lol #ad


Wiredawg