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smp817
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Initially Posted - 03/13/2006 :  15:10:47  Show Profile
I have replaced my non-working combination steaming light and halogen deck light with a new fixture, attaching the existing wires to the fixture. The bulbs will not light. I have tested the fixture with a meter and it is getting power. The bulbs will light when not in the fixture, but I put them in the fixture and they won't. My anchor light works. Does anyone have a suggestion? I have considered just replacing the wiring harness, but didn't know how much trouble that would be. I've had trouble dropping the mast because of the furling setup I have (it's hard to reattach).
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djn
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  15:28:37  Show Profile
Sounds like a ground short in the fixture. If you can, detach the fixture and use a ground wire....
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smp817
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  16:16:46  Show Profile
Are you thinking the ground wire in the mast is bad?
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djn
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  16:55:16  Show Profile
I do not know which one it might be, but if the socket is shorted, you will see a power read but the light won't work. Cheers.
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  18:03:21  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
I recently (with the help of Tom G. of Cote d'Azure) fixed some problem wiring in the mast. It turned out that the mast wiring was only taped together and the color codes were not consistent. I replaced it all. Including the deck plug. And it was worth it to see my spreader light come on when I wanted it to.
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djn
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  18:09:21  Show Profile
HI Ben, I am replacing my mast wiring as well. I tried to hunt down problems but started seeing fray and crack everywhere.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 :  22:55:32  Show Profile
If you are reading voltage at the socket and the lamp will not light you are dropping the voltage over another load larger than the light. In your case it is probably the condition of the wire leading to the lamp since the lamp is new. Before you replace the wire though make sure you clean evey contact the voltage travels from the fuse panel to the splices at the lamp. If one of those is corroded it will act like a series load and rob the circuit of enough voltage to cause your problem. I have found in most cases, the ground wire turns out to be the culprit. I would center my efforts there first.
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mashedcat
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Response Posted - 03/14/2006 :  09:55:07  Show Profile
Ditto Joe.
I got all my lights working by cleaning contacts or replacing lights.
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smp817
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Response Posted - 03/14/2006 :  15:35:17  Show Profile
Thanks for the advice. I'll try cleaning the contacts and then move toward replacing the wiring. I've got an '89 model, it's probably time for some rewiring.
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Response Posted - 03/14/2006 :  19:03:31  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
If your in saltwater - or freshwater too for that matter you might try some of theat dielectic grease stuff....I don't know much about it but I know its good in marine environments...
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