Nav Lights

Help with the wiring on the 83 Nav Lights. I get the Stern light or the Bow light to come on not both.
I have been using this diagram and replaced switches-

Found this little thing to be bad. Tried a jumper but can only get both to come on, so I may have a bad or wrong type switch.

KENO wrote: JT

Just noticed in drawing the switch has 6 poles mine has only 5-Might be the problem

8122pbrainard wrote: All you need is 5. Note the one terminal in the diagram does nothing. It's not connected to anything. What switch di you buy? It should be a DP 3T John, As I mentioned before, maybe it is time to rip out and start over?

NO can do , it's a $$ issue now. Have to run with what I got. the main things are working fine Engine,Blower, Bilge Pump and Lights(just can't run just one)
Thanks

8122pbrainard wrote: jterr wrote: and Lights(just can't run just one) Thanks John, You mentioned you replaced the switch, didn't know if it's correct but never mentioned what switch you have. What ever you bought, you just can't go by the terminal layout pictured in the diagram as switch terminals can be different. I suggest using the VOM on the switch to identify what terminals go to what contacts then proceed with wiring. What switch do you have?

On Off On looks like this

jterr wrote: I may have a bad or wrong type switch.

John,
Are you having any problems with checking continuity of the switch? Is there any identification on the switch? Manufacturer and part number? If so, post the info and I'll try to get the specs on it.

Duane in Indy wrote: Use KENO's description.   DPDT switch is what you need.

Duane,
A "DT" switch doesn't have a off position like a 3T. You're as bad with switch terminology as Ken!

As Requested

[QUOTE=KENO] JT


Got it already found the correct switch (DPDT Toggle) its on the way.
Thanks

KENO wrote: JT Pete's out boning himself up on switch terminology so in the meantime I figured I'd put a few things together to show you how to wire the switch like in the CC diagram

No, just internet problems in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

Switches with the DP3T contact designation:

From one of the largest electronics distributors in the world

From C&K DP3T

Buy one on Ebay

There's even a youtube on DP3T's

So now what? Boning up for Ken and Duane?

KENO wrote: Since you appear to be fairly ignorant and trying to avoid the existence of a DPDT on off on switch here's a link from the same place you linked for your DP3T    link So now you can get boned up and tell us all about that middle off position. Or maybe your "selective memory loss" kicks in and you just try to ignore this whole thing

Aren't we both correct on the terminology?

8122pbrainard wrote: Ken, There's no doubt in my mind why you were kicked out of that other site.

8122pbrainard wrote: KENO wrote: Since you appear to be fairly ignorant and trying to avoid the existence of a DPDT on off on switch here's a link from the same place you linked for your DP3T    link So now you can get boned up and tell us all about that middle off position. Or maybe your "selective memory loss" kicks in and you just try to ignore this whole thing Aren't we both correct on the terminology? 8122pbrainard wrote: Ken, There's no doubt in my mind why you were kicked out of that other site.

I guess you couldn't just say we were both correct yesterday    I think you did some learnin'

And speaking of this "other site" .........what is this "other site"? Here's the quote and lack of answer from you back in the water pump thread. It looks like you ignored it twice already

KENO wrote: KENO wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: Ken, There's no doubt in my mind why you were kicked out of that other site. We'll give you a big WTF on this comment Pete Explain yourself Pete..............You must have missed this so here it is again Note...............this is where Pete's "selective memory loss" kicks in

   

Can't put it to bed quite yet Duane

I wanna hear what site I was banned from.    

I can't for the life of me figure out why, but I suddenly have the urge to watch "Grumpy Old Men" tonight.

I have an editorial comment to make. I feel qualified to make it since I'm not all that sharp on technical stuff so nobody is going to accuse me of knowing too much!

This site is awesome, always has been. We can have some project boat from 20 years ago or 50 years ago and ask a question, and the answers will be excellent and helpful and also, importantly, acknowledge that most of us are on a budget and want to solve our problems without spending a ton to do so. Honestly, best forum for problem solving I've ever been on.

So we have a group of incredibly experienced, interested, helpful, decent people that chime in to help out. The best of the best is a small group, we all know the names, some post regularly, some not as often any more, but are there when needed. I'm not talking 3 or 4, more like a group of 30-ish off the top of my head,

So when there are posts that are trying to help someone, and god forbid some detail isn't quite perfectly accurate, can we back down from the criticism a bit? Light hearted kidding is a staple of the site, but taking someone who is trying to help and picking apart their effort ends up being counterproductive. It's fine to correct an error, or offer a different suggestion, but why not stop there, not try to beat down the guy that is trying to help?

Feel free to toss stones back at me, I'm hard to offend! I'm really just trying to suggest that we want an environment where tons of people post without worrying about being told they are wrong. Thank you for listening, I hope this is taken in good spirits.

And.besides.............in real life me and Pete would probably get along just fine.......probably, I think, maybe