Step Light

Hi Everyone
    Is the step light on the Merc controlled by the lights,AS circuitboard or want as mine ? does not seem to be working
   regards
       Alan

I suspect it is the same supply fuse as the step. On mine F9 in the EM50 unit behind the driver's seat. Is this under your seat?

Hi Peter
      The step works OK,the bulb seems to be part of the lamp ,has anyone taken one apart,the switch came out all right but not the bulb
 regards
        Alan

Is it a lumo Eye light? One of these http://lumo.eu.com/wp-content/uploads/EyeLite.pdf

Has a 5w capless wedge bulb. I have never removed the fitting or accessed the bulb so can't help.

Hi Peter
    Yes. it is surface mounted into the ply wood around the fridge with 2 screws.the lens rests on a push button switch which you can remove easily but the bulb I cannot see how it comes out
    Alan

It should just pull out. Should be like this http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/718

Hi
   Peter
        I cannot get to the bulb,it is behind the lens,which does not come out,the push button switch pulls out from the rear of the lamp
   Regards
        Alan

I had mine go and could not get to the bulb, I fitted a complete new unit I bought off eBay, very easy to fit and reasonably cheap.
Don

The lens must pull off from the front, with the switch removed. Before forcing it, have you check for power at the cable terminal. If that is ok, nothing to lose, pull the lens. A call to Lumo may help.

Let us know what happens.

gemdeco wrote:Hi Everyone
    Is the step light on the Merc controlled by the lights,AS circuitboard or want as mine ? does not seem to be working
   regards
       Alan

You switch the light on by pushing it in on the left hand side of the lens and off by pushing in again. It is not switched by any of the other light circuits, you do need the main control panel to be switched on.

Alan, my step light only works when the control panel is switched on. It appears to be a moulded silver plastic body with a sealed clear lens. I cannot see any way of getting in to replace the bulb or the switch bar cutting into it. I think as Padraigpost has said that you have to replace the complete unit.

My replacement unit cost around £7-50 + postage, easy to fit, I have just got another to keep as a spare as they are so cheap
Don

Where did you get the lumo light at that price.

On Jackson Leisure Spare site it says

"An oval shaped courtesy light with a safe, practical click-switch lens, the Lumo EyeLite Caravan Light is ideal for use as a reading light for the kids, entrance lamp or even bathroom mirror light and features a novel, satin coloured stylish design and is suitable for recess fit or surface mount. This light is a sealed unit with no access to the Halogen bulb."

As you can see, remove the caps to access the screws then prise the unit out. A replacement unit costs circa £15. You can see the inline connectors just inside the cabinet.

That front lens must come off somehow?

Thanks Everyone
      I will get a meter to check for power at connectors,bearing in mind the main panel must be live,If I have power at the connectors  wreck the light trying to change the bulb then order new lamp
     Have Motorhome will travel
        Alan

There is one on eBay at the moment for £7 + £2-90p postage
Just enter lumo step light in search and then scroll down to find the correct one for sale
Don

PLOUGHLIN wrote:That front lens must come off somehow?

I wouldn't mind experimenting by dismantling yours but mine is staying in one piece.

It is OK, Alan is going to wreck his for us, and report back.

Waiting with baited breath !

I see that the one I posted about on eBay has been sold so I assume someone on here has bought it.
Don

Hi Everyone
     Yes I bought the one on Ebay decided it would be good for a spare if nothing else It says it is LED I presume that is an error?,I will report back tomorrow on how I get on,I have my grandson helping? 2 1/2 months old so wish me luck
      Alan

Alan, you will also need 2 of the tiny spade connectors to join the wires as the new lights do not come with them unless you can reuse the ones on the old unit.
Don

Hi Don
   I have a crimping tool but I do not think I have any connectors,thank for letting me know
  Alan

Alan, be sure you get the correct size ones as I believe there are 2 sizes, it is the small ones you need, you will only need the male ones to connect to the existing 2 female ones.
Don