Headlight switch buzzing?

[DogsRule]

When I turn on the headlights, there is a buzzing right behind the dash for about 3 seconds and the inside illumination for the headlight switch goes out. (Switch goes dark). No change playing with lighting rheostat. Any ideas?

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[Rhinebeck01]

@JFS

Sounds like a failing switch/rheostat. ??

Here is info in regard to replacing that switch..
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/2018-jl-headlight-switch.39313/

 

[DogsRule]

Thanks Rhinebeck01,
As I suspected. The link is a great help too.
May all play into the lack of lighting across the heater controls too.
But alas, may be under warranty and go to the dealer. I'm gonna miss her.

 

[DogsRule]

Added a 3 minute video. Starts in the dark cabin so give it a few seconds to get going. The problem is repeatable by letting all the dash lights go out and then rotating the headlight switch to the parking light slot with the 2nd dimmer already set to the lowest. Then let the dimmer go half bright and the buzzing get louder and the doors/lower panel illumination goes out. Enjoy. Hope this helps someone. Not sure if I should gamble with $75 and replace the switch myself (and hope that's it) or pay $100 warranty deduct and get missing dash screws.

Lower dash lights go out.

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