1988 242LS Dash Switch lights
 

The dash switches themselves have lights in them that are always on. Only way to kill them is with the battery switch. Does anyone know which of those many wires under the dash powers these particular switch lights? What color is the wire? Thanks

If the switches all work properly but the lights stay on all the time id say they are wired wrong.

Those are all circuit breakers if they’re original. ETA aircraft breakers. Sounds like your breakers are stuck in the on position.

The breakers are good, but the problem with them is that the plastic that makes up the rocker switch covers becomes brittle and no longer engages. The rub here is that the breakers are all grouped together in a single plastic housing - there’s no fix for this. Many of us have removed the breakers and converted to traditional switches tied to fuse panel.

If the switches feel soft or flimsy, or feel like they can’t quite switch direction and hold, then the plastic is probably done. The only way to really tell is to undo the panel and take a look.

Turns out two have been replaced and those are the one still lighted so it is the switch itself. So Looking for originals if anyone knows a source...Thks

Whatever you do, make sure that the circuits are properly fused. The circuit breaker panels under the helm and under the rear seat do not protect everything at the helm. It wouldn't take much to burn the boat up if something went wrong and fuses weren't in place.

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These were the exact correct switches if anybody needs them. I ordered 2 and they were dead on copies of the originals in a 1988 242LS.

That's a find right there!

What was the cost for 2 switches and what was the shipping charges. Also total charged to your credit card.
US dollars please.
Thank you.
Gary

About $50 for two shipped. The only difference is the diameter of the black threads that extend thru the dash. Tiny bit larger. Fits thru hole still but collar will not screw on.

Did they come with new collar nuts that worked? Or were the collars too short to fit through dash completely?
How did you overcome problem?

Long enough to extend thru. No new collar included. I had ones around that threaded on. Rear nut comes with switch but no front nut.

Thank you for your help, 1 more question how long timewise from order to delivery to you?

Less than a week.

I ordered mine today. I bought the 10amp I needed and a spare for all 3 sizes they use in the dash 5/10/15 amp. I'll keep you posted when they get here.
Thanks for the help.

Yes, please post your experience as well.

Well the switches arrived took 15 days from actual order to my door. What a hassle to get the funds transfer via credit/debit card.
I cannot find any knurled nuts (or any nuts for that manner) that fit.
WHAT SIZE ARE THEY PLEASE, thread wise.
I have searched the lamp section and bolt/nut section of the local hardware stores to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.