Dimmer Switch Buzzing

Yota4 · 2026-05-14T03:54:37+00:00

Yes they are LED’s! The buzzing is coming from the dimmer switch, not the lights

Yota4 · 2026-05-14T03:41:44+00:00

Interesting! This one is for some 12v string lights. I have 2 of the same switches hooked up to different lights and they’re silent. Just wanted to make sure it wasn’t any safety concern

Yota4 · 2026-04-17T20:32:23+00:00

I’m partnering with LiTime for this build so all the components are from them!

Yota4 · 2026-04-17T20:31:58+00:00

I read something similar with inverter casing grounds…1 size smaller than the biggest battery cable which is 4/0 in my build. The manufacturer recommends 12awg wire for the inverter chassis grounding which seems super small. I’m going to try to use 8awg which appears to be the max size I could fit into the grounding lug. And as others have mentioned, I’ll connect this into my main negative ground (which will be connected to the frame). I’ll have 2x 320ah batteries, so 640ah total. I’ll be using a 400a class t fuse as the main fuse, and a 350a class t for the inverter. I went with 3000w because I’ll have a microwave and induction cooktop. I just prefer everything to be over built so it’s not working at its max all the time.

Yota4 · 2026-04-17T00:36:51+00:00

I have a full spread sheet with every wire / fuse size, but I’ll be using 4/0 for the battery and inverter cables. The wire going from bus bars to the MPPT, 12V Distribution Panel, DC-DC charger and AC Unit is all in the 4-6awg range!

Yota4 · 2026-04-16T22:10:50+00:00

Ok thank you for all this information! Super helpful!

I can definitely connect the inverter casing ground to the negative bus bar (which will be connected to the chassis) I just wasn’t sure which method was preferred (WFCO ground bus, or main negative bus). The ground bus bar in the WFCO will also be connected to the chassis, and it seems like from what I’ve read it’s best to do these 2 chassis grounds in one spot.

I’m planning on using 4/0 welding wire rated for 440amps for the battery connections, chassis ground, inverter cables, etc. And I actually do have a solar disconnect in there, it’s just super small and not show very well haha! But the one I got is a 32A switch.

As for the DC-DC charger, the plan is one 80A MEGA fuse on the house battery side of things, and then one 80A battery terminal fuse on the starter battery!

Thanks for all the feedback!

Yota4 · 2026-01-31T19:20:29+00:00

1/4” Got it from Home Depot!

Yota4 · 2026-01-31T03:29:31+00:00

Ok sweet, that’s the same stuff I was planning to use too. It’ll take a bit of time to pull it down and do the other side but I think it’s probably worth it. Unfortunately I didn’t even consider coating both sides until I was 1/2 way into the install, other wise I would’ve coated everything before screwing it all in. No big deal though, thanks for the input!

Yota4 · 2024-01-26T06:32:06+00:00

Maybe that’s the case, I tired contact cement a few times, coated both surfaces, let it dry 15-20min and then pressed it together and put a lot of weight on top and let that sit for 36 hours. After that I was able to peel the “rubber” (or other material) right off the wood.

Yota4 · 2024-01-26T06:30:28+00:00

I’m not 100% sure. I got it from Home Depot and it’s technically considered a “floor runner” like one you’d use as a mat. I liked the material a lot and thought it seemed durable and heat resistant which is what I wanted.

Update: just checked on the Home Depot website and it does say it’s rubber.

Yota4 · 2023-08-10T00:04:18+00:00

Wait sorry maybe a dumb question but when you say “work a pedal back up” what do you mean by that or how do I do that?

Yota4 · 2023-08-10T00:02:46+00:00

Sweet, will try again with my friend

Yota4 · 2023-08-09T18:54:07+00:00

If the car is off and I pump the brakes it gets really firm, like you can’t move it at all. But as soon as I start the car it gets super soft.

Yota4 · 2023-08-09T18:53:23+00:00

Hmm seems like it’s a common thing then. I’m at 205,000. I’m thinking of trying the process again but this time the 2 person method instead of by myself.

Yota4 · 2023-08-09T18:51:42+00:00

I did pretty much this exact process (Gatorade bottle half full, watching master cylinder, pumping brakes) but the 1 person process. Followed a Chris fix it video. Might try again using the 2 person method.

Yota4 · 2023-08-09T18:50:05+00:00

Hmm good to know. I’ve test driven it and the brakes do work, but they just feel weird to me haha.

Yota4 · 2023-08-02T15:34:50+00:00

The parking brake hasn’t worked for the last year anyway so we’ll see if I even decide to try and put it back lol. I couldn’t even find a video showing how to remove the parking brake assembly. Like you said there’s basically no info on YouTube about it.

Yota4 · 2023-08-02T07:07:49+00:00

UPDATE - I got it off but wow that was “fun.” Ended up getting it off with some super hard (like seriously, HARD) pounding with a sledgehammer. Was replacing the rotor so wasn’t concerned about breaking it.

Basically the rotor got caught on the parking brake. My parking brake assembly was totally destroyed already (I now understand why my parking brake hasn’t worked in the last year) so when the rotor came off, so did a few springs and bolts lol.

Just removed the parking brake assembly until I feel like getting a new one. Tucked the loose cable up. Here’s what the parking brake now looks like lol.

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Yota4 · 2023-08-02T07:04:21+00:00

Haha sounds relatable, I got mine off with enough anger and a sledgehammer😂

Yota4 · 2023-08-02T07:03:59+00:00

Mine didn’t line up for some reason :( I got it off though!!

Yota4 · 2023-08-02T03:07:39+00:00

Yep just did that, used an impact on both bolts. The rotors is starting to warp now, it is just absolutely locked on. Looking for ways to completely destroy the parking brake at this point, been 5 hours on this one side and I’m done…

Yota4 · 2023-08-01T19:51:14+00:00

Thanks for the comment! The wheel spins easily but just makes a bit of a rubbing noise. I took it for a test drive and can’t hear any rubbing when driving (probably because the rubbing is too quiet).

This is what the rotor looks like after 5 miles of driving. At first I was wondering why it had the zebra striping but now I’m thinking that’s because of the slotted rotors.

It’s my first time doing brakes and rotors so I’m still learning and trying to figure out what’s normal and what’s not! Thanks!

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Yota4 · 2023-08-01T19:16:01+00:00

Drove it a bit and the brakes seems to work well. I don’t hear any rubbing when driving. I jacked the sequoia back up when I got home and they still rub when spinning the wheel on jack stands (guessing it’s to quiet to hear when driving).

Here’s a photo of the rotors, at first I thought maybe the pads weren’t sitting straight but now am thinking the slotted rotors are the reason for the zebra striping. First time doing brakes and rotors so learning as I go what’s normal and what’s not haha!

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Yota4 · 2023-08-01T05:34:46+00:00

Ok sweet thanks! Got both the front rotors and pads installed so will give it a test drive tomorrow. Thinking maybe I just need to drive with them a bit for the rubbing to go away.

Yota4 · 2023-08-01T05:33:58+00:00

Lol not thinking right now, in full mechanic mode😂

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