how to service courtesy light rocker switch in cockpit

[Mikep]

have to flip the switch in the cockpit multiple times for it to work... How do you take the switch off to service it? No visible screws... at this point I am considering taking out the speaker below it to get access to the wires and back of switch.

 

[knotflying]

If it is the same as mine on the R-27 it has spring type side clips. Take a look at the visual on the right side of this link. https://newwiremarine.com/marine-grade-switches/contura-ii/switch-combos/

 

[dclagett]

I had the same problem. Without taking the switch off the boat I sprayed as best I could CRC into its internals. I then exercised the switch on/off for a few minutes. I came back the next day and it has been working for over a year without any problems. This is now part of my yearly maintenance.

 

[GaylesFaerie]

I got this response from Eric Steele at New Wire Marine:

There are small plastic tabs on the top and bottom of the switch. You can press them in in with your fingers.

1 - take all the wires off
2 - put thumb and forefinger of one hand on top and bottom of switch, and press those tabs down.
3 - use thumb of other hand to keep constant pressure on the back of the switch... pressing outward, so it pushes out when your first hand gets the tabs pressed in.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nixfpphxcJBu6Lw4A

 

[Mikep]

thanks for the detailed response!
Will be trying tomorrow.