No, when turned on it does not go to a full brightness. You can see it power up to a white, then quickly ( a second or so ) dulls.

I have looked at the manual, and I do not see where it addresses resetting the internal processor. Any suggestions.

I do not have a newer model, it is the first generation. I have the light wires going to a juntions box, which go to the breaker box and meets with the wires from the light switch--it is a regular toggle light switch. I will look at all the connections this weekend.

thanks!