The spreader light switch in my domelight is broken. Push in and nothing happens. I have to replace the switch which unscrews from the outside of the dome itself but I cannot figure out how to take down the entire light so that I can make sure of the make and model of the switch. Does it unscrew or pop off or something else? Thanks.
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How do I unfasten my dome light and switch?
- Thread starter pcww
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Who makes this light fixture and can I just replace the switch? I live a long way from any GW dealer.
georgemjr
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Gently pry the lens out with a srewdriver. You will then be able to unscrew the dome light from the hardtop and remove the switch. I have seen threads on here before about where you can get a switch, but don't know myself. I do remember that they are cheap and easy to get. Try a search on here, you should probably be able to find more info. Often, using the switch frequently can clean the contact enough that it will start working again. I have friends who's switch almost never works after the winter and after using it a bunch it starts working again and is fine all season.
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I've just done this in the last week. Once you get the light down the switches are accessable.
Replacement switches are available from Digikey for less than $2.00. The switch from Digikey was the same brand as what was installed in mine. Part number 545PB-ND is the one I used. It is only listed for 5 amps, so not too sure how durable it will be, but looks identical to the one I removed. You may want to change the other switch too (for the helm light) and again from Digikey the part number I used was 522PB-ND which was $2.50.
Regards,
Marc
1999 Islander
Replacement switches are available from Digikey for less than $2.00. The switch from Digikey was the same brand as what was installed in mine. Part number 545PB-ND is the one I used. It is only listed for 5 amps, so not too sure how durable it will be, but looks identical to the one I removed. You may want to change the other switch too (for the helm light) and again from Digikey the part number I used was 522PB-ND which was $2.50.
Regards,
Marc
1999 Islander
Thanks for the help but I still do not know who makes the entire fixture. I can't seem to find it on either the Perko or Guest sites.
fish-n-time said:I've just done this in the last week. Once you get the light down the switches are accessable.
Replacement switches are available from Digikey for less than $2.00. The switch from Digikey was the same brand as what was installed in mine. Part number 545PB-ND is the one I used. It is only listed for 5 amps, so not too sure how durable it will be, but looks identical to the one I removed. You may want to change the other switch too (for the helm light) and again from Digikey the part number I used was 522PB-ND which was $2.50.
Regards,
Marc
1999 Islander
Hello Mark,
A very timely post...as I am beginning to address some discrepancies on my '99 GW Sailfish. Took the dome lt switch from the mid-cabin berth and didn't want to spend $35 to replace the lamp assembly when unable to find a swith that would fit. MUCH APPRECIATED!! :wink:
And welcome to the Forums!
Best wishes and,
Thank you!
-Miike
pcww said:Thanks for the help but I still do not know who makes the entire fixture. I can't seem to find it on either the Perko or Guest sites.
Hello Henry,
In my case, the dome light was "Perko."
Regards,
Mike
BTW, West Marine may have a replacement if that is the route you wish to go....