I hadn't hooked up my lightbar switch for backlight illumination/illumination while in use until today, but I've run into an issue with it being illuminated while in use when my headlights are on.
The "in use" portion of the switch's backlighting has no problem lighting up while my headlights are off, but as soon as I turn them on to the parking lights/DRL setting the switch apparently no longer receives power to remain illuminated. I have installed the "Add-A-Circuit" to get this power as a prior user had suggested and that was successful in getting the power to backlight the switch. As it sits currently:
I also had an issue where the switch would act as a momentary switch and wouldn't hold the switch ON unless I really gave it a good mashing. I fixed that during this process, so maybe it will help someone with a similar problem. That fix is as follows:
First I pulled the switch panel off to reach the back of my AOB switch.
Then I noticed the spot where the switch is notched (as part of the switch design) wasn't properly seated.
Another angle of it not in the right spot. Notice the small gap towards the top, right corner of the switch.
Here is how it should look when properly fastened
To ensure this doesn't happen again, I wrapped some electrical tape around it after confirming it wouldn't interfere with operation
I have had no issues while testing the switch since the wrapping of the tape, and installed it back for normal operation.
If anyone can help with why the AOB backlight/"in use" illumination turns OFF when I turn my headlights ON, that would be appreciated.
Thank you!
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