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10-01-2018, 12:02 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Nav light
The bow lights work but the stern (white light) does not. Replaced bulbs no luck , checked breaker for power. Now what?
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10-01-2018, 01:52 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Welcome aboard
Is this a fixed light or a pole light. Is 12Vs at the fixture if you measure using a volt meter?
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10-01-2018, 03:21 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mmwjr
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Is this a fixed light or a pole light. Is 12Vs at the fixture if you measure using a volt meter?
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It’s a pole light a Perko. The bulbs in it are GE 168 but the Perko bulb should be a 338-1
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10-01-2018, 03:22 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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I need to check the voltage.
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10-01-2018, 03:46 AM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Spokane, WA
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Crazy question, have you checked the fuse?
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10-01-2018, 01:36 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2008
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A volt-meter. I'd be looking closely at the socket the pole plugs into.
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10-03-2018, 01:59 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shrew
A volt-meter. I'd be looking closely at the socket the pole plugs into.
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There isn’t a socket. It’s hardwired in .
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10-03-2018, 02:00 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Yes. I checked the breaker fuse.
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10-03-2018, 10:56 AM
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Captain
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mn.
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If its a pole light it should have a socket that it plugs into.
If not then I would guess someone modified it.
Please fill out your signature with year model and engine of boat as it will help others help you.
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10-03-2018, 11:33 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donald
If its a pole light it should have a socket that it plugs into.
If not then I would guess someone modified it.
Please fill out your signature with year model and engine of boat as it will help others help you.
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On post 3 the Op says its a pole light.
First verify 12V is at the socket. Note these fixtures are know to wear such that the pole doesn't make good contact to the socket. Sometime wiggling it will make it work, if so clean the contacts with spray contact cleaner.
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10-03-2018, 02:33 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lake Powell
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He may have an arch with a fold down light that is hard wired.
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10-03-2018, 02:44 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2008
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OK. A "Pole Light" is one which is removable and inserts into a socket. A hardwired all around light on a post is not a "Pole Light". They are two different things. If it's hardwired it is on a post, and not a Pole Light.
Using a volt meter, I would start with the light. Remove the crimp connections at the light and test to make sure the circuit itself is good. IF not, work your way toward the panel. If it is, replace the light.
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10-03-2018, 05:57 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shrew
OK. A "Pole Light" is one which is removable and inserts into a socket. A hardwired all around light on a post is not a "Pole Light". They are two different things. If it's hardwired it is on a post, and not a Pole Light.
Using a volt meter, I would start with the light. Remove the crimp connections at the light and test to make sure the circuit itself is good. IF not, work your way toward the panel. If it is, replace the light.
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Your right. It is a post type , that can be lowered by loosening the threaded knob. I’ll check out your suggestion . Thanks
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10-03-2018, 05:58 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Yes. That is what We have. It is a 1997 Maxim 2700 MT. With a 5.7.
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10-03-2018, 06:00 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phillbo
He may have an arch with a fold down light that is hard wired.
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Phillbo, that is exactly what I have
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10-05-2018, 05:02 PM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Michigan
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Just get a new light, they are so cheap on amazon!
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