Bathroom lights not working

**wannabervin** · 05-17-2019, 09:07 AM

The ceiling lights on my 384 GKR suddenly stopped working. These are the ones controlled by the wall switch, not the push-button one over the sink. The fuse is fine--as it should be because all the other lights in the front of the unit are fine. Any thoughts on the issue/solution? Does anyone know how to get into the wall switch so I can explore where the current is stopping?

**wannabervin** · 05-17-2019, 07:11 PM

Correction: in case it wasn't obvious, the title should say Bathroom lights not working.

**Cate&Rob** · 05-17-2019, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by wannabervin

Correction: in case it wasn't obvious, the title should say Bathroom lights not working.

Fixed the title

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Rob

**wannabervin** · 05-17-2019, 07:57 PM

Thanks. Now, if I could just get a response!

**Cate&Rob** · 05-17-2019, 08:08 PM

The wall switches typically have a trim piece that pops off so that you can get at the screws to remove the switch from the wall. There is usually lots of wire to bring the switch out to where you can check for voltage on the input and output sides. Could be the switch, could be the light fixture, could be the power feed to the switch.

Rob

**wannabervin** · 05-17-2019, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Cate&Rob

The wall switches typically have a trim piece that pops off so that you can get at the screws to remove the switch from the wall. There is usually lots of wire to bring the switch out to where you can check for voltage on the input and output sides. Could be the switch, could be the light fixture, could be the power feed to the switch.

Rob

So, I just work a putty knife in behind the trim and it should pop off?" I don't want to break anything. Been there, done that too many times.

**Cate&Rob** · 05-17-2019, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by wannabervin

So, I just work a putty knife in behind the trim and it should pop off?" I don't want to break anything. Been there, done that too many times.

Exactly . . . it should take very little force. The screws underneath will be “square drive” (#2 Robertson to be exact). Most of your trailer is put together with these screws

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Rob

**wannabervin** · 05-17-2019, 08:43 PM

Thanks. I’ll give it a try tomorrow.

**jamesrich82** · 05-17-2019, 11:02 PM

Had the same issue with my 384, one of the two wires popped off the switch. Took 15 seconds to fix

**wannabervin** · 05-18-2019, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by jamesrich82

Had the same issue with my 384, one of the two wires popped off the switch. Took 15 seconds to fix

That's exactly what it was. Took a little more than 15 seconds, though. The lower screw on the switch only hit half the backerboard, so it would not remount securely. A plastic cat food can cover died a hero and provided the backing. Thanks for the help.