Cab Light Issue...

[Hi-psi]

Guys,



Have a weird cab light issue that I'd like some input on. I have one cablight that is acting a bit weird. The light shines VERY dim. I've tried two new bulbs, and when first installed they will shine the same as the rest, but within a day, start shining VERY dim, almost to the point of not being on. Any thoughts? Anyone know off the top of their head what the proper voltage I should be seeing at the bulb socket? Thanks.

[purduefarmboy460]

I'm not 100% sure, but it sounds like a possible ground problem, what do you think guys? I know on some of my stuff, I'll have one light a little dim, and if I back the screws out and put them back in, it will create a better ground. hope that helps, I'm sure there will be other ideas too.

[Hi-psi]

I'm thinking bad ground as well. Dunno if I'll get to it today, but I'm planning to pull the cover and bulb and just have a good look at the socket. Maybe try to clean the contacts in the socket with a stiff wire brush to remove any possible corrosion or oxidation and see if that fixes it.

[purduefarmboy460]

On some of the smaller stuff like that, I have found that a fingernail file works pretty good to shine up the connections if they have that corrosion on them. let us know what you find out!