interior light not working

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   We have optronics interior lights. 
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Lighting/Optronics/RVILL34.html?feed=npn&gclid=CN-9gY2wuNQCFQmUaQod2bILUg

One's not working when switched 'on', but LEDs have a lifetime warranty so I ASSUME it's the fixture. Is there  a quick/cheap way to check this or should I just go ahead and order a replacement fixture?

Also, I am totally amateur, any words of wisdom about replacing one of these?

Thanks for any help.

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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Topic: interior light not working Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 9:05am
	We have optronics interior lights. https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Lighting/Optronics/RVILL34.html?feed=npn&gclid=CN-9gY2wuNQCFQmUaQod2bILUg One's not working when switched 'on', but LEDs have a lifetime warranty so I ASSUME it's the fixture. Is there a quick/cheap way to check this or should I just go ahead and order a replacement fixture? Also, I am totally amateur, any words of wisdom about replacing one of these? Thanks for any help.

sailor323 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 9:29am
	If it's not working and never worked before it could be something as simple as a bad connection. Take the fixture off and check that all the wires are firmly attached to their connection points. don't worry, you won't electrocute yourself, even if you touch bare wires. Do, however, be careful not to touch the wires that feed the fixture together. If you do, there will be a scary but harmless spark and you will blow the fuse. Not dangerous, but inconvenient

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 4:18pm
	Physical inspection, one light not working is indicative of bad connection, check light that is bad first. It is 12 volt powered, do you have a voltmeter? In case connections look good. I have a Craftsman clamp on ammeter, with multimeter functions that has been a lifesaver, when it comes to figuring out power issues.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 5:09pm
	I had one not working, unscrewed it and one of the terminals wasn't Crimped properly, re crimped it, put put it back on and it worked great. Hope yours is that easy! You may have to chase it down line to the previous fixture and check that one.
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