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12-22-2019, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Hackettstown
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Dometic Refrigerator Light
So I replaced the bulb in the refrigerator light socket The old bulb was definitely burnt out cause I could see the broken filament. I put the new bulb in and bamb nada , zilch, nothing. It’s the right bulb according to the part number. It matches the old one side by side .
Any ideas . Happy Holidays to all and to all a good light
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12-22-2019, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Western NY
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I have the same issue.
Replaced the bulb and nothing.
Checked power to the socket, the switch and even a second bulb.
I just gave up.
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Bereft of TT and looking.
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12-22-2019, 04:50 PM
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Location: Florissant
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Quote:
Originally Posted by linux3
I have the same issue.
Replaced the bulb and nothing.
Checked power to the socket, the switch and even a second bulb.
I just gave up.
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Did you check continuity of the bulb itself? Put meter to ohms, place a lead on the bulb tip and the other on the buld casing.
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12-22-2019, 08:38 PM
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Location: Newport News, VA
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When my Dometic refer light quit working the bulb was still good. I had to replace the switch to get it to work again.
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12-23-2019, 12:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Prescott Valley
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Check the voltage across the socket. If you don't have 12 volts dc then probably the switch. Also, run probes around each leg of the socket. It might be corroded. With meter on ohms check the bulb.
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12-23-2019, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Picton
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Check your bulbs with a little multimeter (good thing to have when RVing)
I replaced my bulb with an LED equivalent: brighter, whiter and energy efficient, ideal when dry camping.
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12-23-2019, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southeastern Connectiut
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Just a thought here.... My light only goes on when the Fridge is running. Is your fridge running?
If it is, then as already stated, check both the bulb, and the door switch with a multi meter.
Good Luck
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12-23-2019, 01:12 PM
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Location: Wickenburg
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pull Toy
Just a thought here.... My light only goes on when the Fridge is running.
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Yup. We also had an issue with somebody spilling a drop of syrup or juice on the spring finger that the door closes against, causing it not to extend all the way out and make the connection.
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12-24-2019, 10:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: odessa
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I just put some tape on it so it wouldn't stay on all the time...
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12-24-2019, 01:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtxknight
I just put some tape on it so it wouldn't stay on all the time...
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If the switch is operating correctly the light is only on when the door is open.
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12-24-2019, 01:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: odessa
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I found that out..What i did was put my phone on video and shut the door looked at the video and sure enough the light went off...
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12-24-2019, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southeastern Connectiut
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtxknight
I found that out..What i did was put my phone on video and shut the door looked at the video and sure enough the light went off...
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Good Idea! Isn't modern phone technology GREAT!!!!
I even use my I-phone camera to read labels I can't reach, up high or down low! One click, then enlarge the image with a swipe of the fingers. Don't even need my "readers" for this. LOL!
Now if I could only teach it to tie my shoes... (Belly gets in the way this time of year!)
Good Luck
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2016 F350 Lariat 4X4 Powerstroke CC/SB "PULLTOY V"
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