Drivers Side Cockpit Light

[rvarner]

I know there is no such thing as a stupid question but this is one is an exception. How do you turn the drivers side cockpit light on? I can't find a switch anywhere except on the back of the light fixture and it does nothing. I know the bulb is good and am beginning to believe the switch is bad but thought I'd ask before tearing it apart. The passenger side works fine with a switch beside the seat. We just bought this 2002 Itasca Horizon and it's our first motorhome. Any help would be appreciated.
Richard

[rvarner]

I know there is no such thing as a stupid question but this is one is an exception. How do you turn the drivers side cockpit light on? I can't find a switch anywhere except on the back of the light fixture and it does nothing. I know the bulb is good and am beginning to believe the switch is bad but thought I'd ask before tearing it apart. The passenger side works fine with a switch beside the seat. We just bought this 2002 Itasca Horizon and it's our first motorhome. Any help would be appreciated.
Richard

[Pusherman]

The driver's side cockpit light switch is your dash dimmer light switch. Just like your car, turn it up all the way, and voila!

[Navy Flier]

Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise and it will come on even if your headlights are off.

[SteveG]

Have to admit I had the same problem. Just wasn't obvious that the switch would be on the dash to turn on a light sitting over my shoulder. Nice to know I am not the only one!

[rvarner]

Okey Dokey, just tried it and works fine. Thanks to all who responded. I have yet another question in the same category. There is another momentary switch on the dash-upper right- of the status indicator lamps. What does it do? Believe it or not, I have read the owners manual.
Thanks Again
Richard

[Pusherman]

rvarner -- I am not familiar with the dash of your coach, but it may be your MOMentary switch which allows you to connect your house batteries to your chassis batteries. This is used if you try to start your coach and the chassis batteries are discharged. It allows you to tap off the house batteries to start the engine.

Just a guess.

[Sammie]

I think I read in the Freightliner manual that the switch you refer to is a trip meter reset. I think you have to hold it down for a few seconds to reset the odometer.

[rvarner]

Pusherman
Thanks, I found that one - amazingly. This one is smaller and sets just right of the indicator lamps on the guage panel. The dash dimmer is on the left of the indicator lights.
Richard

[Pusherman]

I think Sammie has this one pegged.

[rvarner]

Apparently I read the manual with my eyes closed. That is exactly wht it does-thanks Sammie.
Richard

[Sammie]

I don't have my own coach to play with ( still at the dealer ) but its fun to try and help others with their problems.