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What does the click do when you spin the thumb wheel on the dimmer?

Old Mar 29, 2023 | 08:24 PM
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What does the click do when you spin the thumb wheel on the dimmer?

Hi Guys. On my 98 Maxima the lights get brighter when turning the thumb wheel to the Maximum level and then it stops. If you turn it just a little more it clicks and stays in that position. I don't see any difference when it clicks. Thanks in advance for the help.
Old Mar 29, 2023 | 08:45 PM
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On dimmer switches if you scroll all the way up then do the click, the click should keep the roof dome light, door lights, etc all on. Be careful because most vehicles even with the key out of the ignition doing the click on the dimmer will leave your lights on still and kill your battery if you dont unclick it
Old Mar 30, 2023 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by chrome91
On dimmer switches if you scroll all the way up then do the click, the click should keep the roof dome light, door lights, etc all on. Be careful because most vehicles even with the key out of the ignition doing the click on the dimmer will leave your lights on still and kill your battery if you dont unclick it
​​​​​​​Say what? That's not right. It's the dimmer for the gauges, climate, radio. The last click really brightens the radio and auto climate control displays.
Old Mar 31, 2023 | 04:02 AM
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What Sutter said but the “click” simply locks/secures the dimmer in the bright setting.

The switch is prone to random adjustment with a swipe, a bump or a rub if not “clicked” into position.
Old Apr 1, 2023 | 06:41 PM
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Thank You guys for the response. I noticed today it does click when turning to the left as well. Makes sense that it locks in position in case you bump it. Thanks again. Nel
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