Edward, Have you checked the voltage reaching the fluorescent light? Does this happen with engine running? If the battery voltage falls below ~ 11.5V, this seems to be insufficient for the inverter circuitry (that powers the bulb) to operate. Perhaps you may have a battery problem rather than a light problem? I have this with my Westy (replaced the standard 3-bulb unit with a fluoresecent unit) due to 2nd battery not holding charge [it works fine when the engine is running]. Mike '87 Westy > My light seems to be on the blink, so to speak. I replaced the bulb > a year or so ago. Now it acts like it is trying to come on, but > doesn't. The ends glow, but it doesn't come on. Is there a way to > test the output of the fixture or the bulb with my multimeter? Or > should I just spring for a new bulb to try in it? > Edward
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