How to change a grab handle light bulb
How do you change the grab handle light bulb. I've got two handles, one on the outside and it works well. I also have an inside handle. It does not light up at present. I think it should. Does any...
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THe method I used for fixing my LED handle light may no longer be possible depending on where you live.. You will see why in a bit.
First remove the handle. Depending on who made it the light will be in either the top or bottom mounting.. In many cases there will be a 'Disconnect" just behind the mount.. Tie a string or clamp the wires RV side of the disconnect to insure they do not get lost while you have it on the bench (Picnic table makes a good bench)
IF LED.. Measure the value of hte resistor with a multi-meter. Mine was 150 ohms. it is now 450 ohms THIS IS IMPORTANT.
I got a new LED at Radio Shack (That's the impossible part) I can only give you ON LINE sources for LED's now days (All ELectronics). unless one of the few remaining Shacks is near you.
Carefully De-solder the old LED, and insert the new. bend leads slighty and TEST. NOTE: if you put it in backwards. NO LIGHT If it works, Solder and clip the leads and re-assemble.
Now I've done two RV's Mine and Fred's (you need not knwo who Fred is)
Mine had a polorized connector in the wall so I had to test and then solder
Freds has two non-polorized so I was able to solder then hook up ... Test,, and reverse if needed.
My original LED lasted just a year or so. the first replacement (Same resistor) even less. the second replacement (New resistor) is like 10 years now and still going strong. I* also went with a JUMBO, HIGH BRIGHTENESS LED (Had to drill the hole in the reflector a bit larger) but that's all optional.
Oh you can also choose the color.
If you wish to post the specifications (Forward current and forward voltage) of your LED I can calc the proper resistor but 450 to 500 should work for MOST leds.
First remove the handle. Depending on who made it the light will be in either the top or bottom mounting.. In many cases there will be a 'Disconnect" just behind the mount.. Tie a string or clamp the wires RV side of the disconnect to insure they do not get lost while you have it on the bench (Picnic table makes a good bench)
IF LED.. Measure the value of hte resistor with a multi-meter. Mine was 150 ohms. it is now 450 ohms THIS IS IMPORTANT.
I got a new LED at Radio Shack (That's the impossible part) I can only give you ON LINE sources for LED's now days (All ELectronics). unless one of the few remaining Shacks is near you.
Carefully De-solder the old LED, and insert the new. bend leads slighty and TEST. NOTE: if you put it in backwards. NO LIGHT If it works, Solder and clip the leads and re-assemble.
Now I've done two RV's Mine and Fred's (you need not knwo who Fred is)
Mine had a polorized connector in the wall so I had to test and then solder
Freds has two non-polorized so I was able to solder then hook up ... Test,, and reverse if needed.
My original LED lasted just a year or so. the first replacement (Same resistor) even less. the second replacement (New resistor) is like 10 years now and still going strong. I* also went with a JUMBO, HIGH BRIGHTENESS LED (Had to drill the hole in the reflector a bit larger) but that's all optional.
Oh you can also choose the color.
If you wish to post the specifications (Forward current and forward voltage) of your LED I can calc the proper resistor but 450 to 500 should work for MOST leds.
