Ceiling Lights

[sheridany]

@ARD How about a newmar mobile tech? Are you within 100 miles of one?

 

[Neal]

I've been trying to sort through this in my head as to what could cause it. Did all lights fail at once? Doubt it. The flickering prior to failure means something was about to fail or the power source was unstable.

First thing to try: Salesman switch off for over 1 minute

Otherwise there has to be a component failure that occurred. I'm not smart on this coach, I don't know what controls sections of lights, if it's controlled by a KIB board, relay, etc. I don't know if it's silverleaf controlled, i.e. some have talked about silverleaf resets, would that be an option?

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

You might try John brown at KIB for ideas.

 

[ARD]

First thing to try: Salesman switch off for over 1 minute

Already did this.

 

[ARD]

You might try John brown at KIB for ideas.

Do you have a phone number by chance?

 

[ARD]

@ARD How about a newmar mobile tech? Are you within 100 miles of one?

Rick didn't mention one, but he is helping me to find a tech.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

KIB main number 574-262-0518

 

[ARD]

KIB main number 574-262-0518

Thanks for recommending that I speak to KIB. I did not speak to John Brown as he is an engineer there and typically doesn't speak with customers; however, I did speak with Walt and he was fantastic.

When I press the LCD panel for ceiling lights, the bar turns red as if it is turning the lights on. Walt explained that the fact the bar is lighting up red and I can dim, etc. (even though the lights aren't working) that there is communication going on to turn the 12v at the output terminal on. I believe my command board is in the back closet, but I will have to check. In any case, it is getting the signal so the switches are not the issue. The problem is narrowed down to either the string of lights got disconnected and or went bad.

 

[sheridany]

I believe my command board is in the back closet, but I will have to check. In any case, it is getting the signal so the switches are not the issue. The problem is narrowed down to either the string of lights got disconnected and or went bad.

Can this be fixed without having to go to Nappanee?

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Agreed Walt, also met at Tampa, is very knowledgeable and a good guy. Glad he was of help.

 

[ARD]

Can this be fixed without having to go to Nappanee?

It looks like it. Newmar got hold of a mobile tech that they said can make the repair. I should hear from him today or tomorrow.

 

[TheLooks]

I have been following this and that touch screen turns on lights thru a relay. The relay might be bad also.

 

[Stuart W]

Renee I totally understand what you have been through, the frustration can be overwhelming and at times seems extremely personal. Only you know what’s right for you.
I believe you said that you tried the battery disconnect, did you leave the power off for a couple of minutes?
If not you can give that a try. If it still continues and it’s all of the lights in a zone, it sounds like a control board that is going out. One more thought, can you try and dim or un-dim the ceiling lights? I don’t believe it’s a ground issue if only one circuit is affected.

 

[team bradfield]

Renee I totally understand what you have been through, the frustration can be overwhelming and at times seems extremely personal. Only you know what’s right for you.
I believe you said that you tried the battery disconnect, did you leave the power off for a couple of minutes?
If not you can give that a try. If it still continues and it’s all of the lights in a zone, it sounds like a control board that is going out. One more thought, can you try and dim or un-dim the ceiling lights? I don’t believe it’s a ground issue if only one circuit is effected

Don't know if this is the same issue, my lights flickered and 2 randomly turn on in the night, I read this thread and shut the salesman switch off for a couple minutes, so far all is good, no more flicker

 

[ARD]

I believe you said that you tried the battery disconnect, did you leave the power off for a couple of minutes?
If not you can give that a try. If it still continues and it’s all of the lights in a zone, it sounds like a control board that is going out. One more thought, can you try and dim or un-dim the ceiling lights?

Yes. I left it off for several minutes. I can dim and the indicator is red as I move it up and down as if it was working, but no ceiling lights.