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31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Salt shaker - 04-30-2015
Hello, I think I need to replace my switch. Can someone tell me what part I would need? The switch itself seems to be intermittent.
Thx
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RE: 31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Uhehner - 04-30-2015
Match it up at West Marine or Ebay. You want the highest contact rating you can get. That would be in AMPS.
Capt. George
RE: 31' '94 open engine hatch switch - ReelMagic - 05-01-2015
On my 2003 38 Open the switch is a CARLTON rocker switch, double pole/double throw....... Total of 6 connections.
RE: 31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Uhehner - 05-01-2015
So that would make it a "DPDT mom" which is a double pole double throw "momentary ON- OFF- momentary ON". Be sure to match up the connector pins too so you don't have to replace the wire lugs. They are probably push on spade connections or screw terminals. Carlton is a standard brand, Carling is another. Also ask for a toggle or rocker switch, depending on what you have. I would want a 30 Amp contact rating. Label the wires before you take them off. Capt. George
31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Salt shaker - 05-01-2015
Thx all. So does this sound like my issue? Switch is intermittent and slowly getting worse. Sometimes tapping around it helps but that may be just chance.
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RE: 31' '94 open engine hatch switch - ReelMagic - 05-01-2015
I would replace it but it could be anywhere. Sounds like it may be just corrosion on the contacts. Try cleaning the contacts. Just remove the 4 screws holding it in place....M2C
31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Salt shaker - 05-13-2015
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Ok here's the switch. Now to find one. I was able to clean it a bit to work. But probably best to replace it. Thx
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RE: 31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Uhehner - 05-13-2015
You have and need a "Carling VLD1 lighted switch". $16.95 on eBay. I would also replace the badly corroded spade lugs on the ends of the wires. Mark all the wires carefully and make a diagram of their location. After check out I would apply a liberal coat of liquid electrical tape to stop further corrosion. Yours is a 20A switch. If you can find a 30Amp switch it would be even better.
How did you load that beautiful picture? I gave up trying.
Capt. George
31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Salt shaker - 05-14-2015
Awesome thx! I used tapatalk on my iPhone. Was very easy. Glad it looks good I happen to have a lot of my boat lol.
Why is 30 better? Electric is one thing I don't pretend to know
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Is this the same switch? Do the numbers matter? 0816R thx
MOMENTARY SWITCH LIGHTED CARLING VLD1A60B BLACK WHITE LENS VVA9C MOM/OFF/MOM
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31' '94 open engine hatch switch - Salt shaker - 05-14-2015
Ordered the same switch from local marine store $10, will be in tomorrow. Thx!
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