Illuminated Rocker Switch

[tobnpr]

I bought a new switch, same outcome. I guess I have to trace back the ground wire if that in fact is what is used to illuminate the light switch!

Or, just jumper a temporary ground from a known "good" ground location to your switch and that will tell you if your switch ground is bad...

I keep a couple of "jumpers" in the toolkit- around a 6' length ea. of red and yellow 12 ga. wire with alligator clips on the ends. Easy to bring power or ground from a different location to the device you're trying to troubleshoot.

 

[douglee25]

Good tip.

Doug

 

[promocop]

my dimmer switch for the lights is on the control panel. I give up, I called Newport Boats to take a look

 

[promocop]

Well we fixed it. Seems like the "Deep SEa Power light" has two power settings and requires a three way switch as well as a relay to jump power up to 12v to power the bulb. All good..hundreds later. See what happens with improper original installation???

 

[douglee25]

Good to hear.

Doug