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Anyone have a good source for replacement helm switch covers....Most of mine need to be replaced. The sun has done a job on them. I saw them on ebay, but they had the description written on them. I am looking for blanks. I know I can get them from Tiara, but I need quite a few, so that would be expensive. Thanks
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Spemco Switches has them for about $2 per cover, they have blank, and the ones with the little red lens. very nice people, i just replaced all of mine.
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Outrigger, you are right! Very nice people. Just ordered my replacements. Ordered the hard ones instead of the soft. They will hold up better in the sun. Thanks for the recomendation.
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pacergroup.net has a large selection of contura switch actuators (covers).
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I just sourced just the covers from Tiara. I don't remember exact cost but I believe it was only a couple bucks per switch. They were very easy to snap in. My horn, & trim tab switches were shot.
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I forgot, there is a plastic tool that helps you remove the old covers without damaging the switch itself. Dont forget to order it too.
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The light in one of my helm switches is out. Can just the bulb be replaced or must you replace the whole switch? I pulled the switch cover off and the top of the bulb is visible but I couldn't pull the bulb. Has anyone fixed a switch because the bulb was out?
Thanks for any help.
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I believe you are going to have to replace the entire switch (the lights are in the switch and not the switch cover). I don't think those bulbs are available for purchase separately. They are tiny and even if they were available, they would be a nightmare to replace (they are soldiered in).
Good Luck!
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Thanks Chris. That is what it looked like when I pulled the switch cover off. Just wanted to confirm before buying a new switch.