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Old 06-25-2010 | 11:32 PM
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The "navigation light" dashboard switch seems to be not working. Neither the bow or stern light or the switch light itself are working?? Where can I buy a replacement?
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Old 06-26-2010 | 08:12 AM
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Gonna go out on a limb here, but did you check the bulbs?
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Old 06-27-2010 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks yes I relaced both of them. If the toggle stops lighting up red does that mean the switch is definately gone?
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Old 06-28-2010 | 08:01 PM
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The back-lit red for the toggle is from a bulb behind the dash. That bulb may be shot. Chances are the switch is ok.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 10:29 PM
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i need one of these switches.....where can i get one?
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Old 07-05-2010 | 11:04 AM
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I have the same problem, but my switch/breaker is bad. And yes, where can they be found ? These are very hard to find for sure.
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Old 07-13-2010 | 02:36 PM
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Guys, i called the local Formula dealer and they in turn called Formula directly and these switches are no longer available. I have 2 bad switches so maybe i'll sell all the good ones and retrofit new switches of a different type, or maybe someone has already done this and has the old switches available for sale? I may start a new thread looking for switches.
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Old 02-07-2011 | 02:03 PM
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Did anyone get anywhere sourcing replacement switches for S-R1 generation dash switches (nav, blower, bilge etc)? My nav switch has just failed...it's done 20yrs so not bad i guess but now i am stuck.

I'm aware they are circuit breaker switches so i cant just put a normal toggle in it's place...anybody got any ideas??

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Old 02-07-2011 | 02:55 PM
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On mine the breakers are on the panel below the dash. I found a replacement switch at my local boat shop. They did not seem to think it was to odd of a item.
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Old 02-07-2011 | 03:20 PM
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I have an 89 223 LS and the switches do have an internal breaker built into them. I haven't attempted to find any new ones yet but do an online search for the manufacturer name on the switch. I would look at mine but the boat has a couple feet of snow on it right now!
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