Replacing V-berth reading lights

[DocJoe]

Hello,

Neither V-berth reading light works, so I want to replace them. Voltage at both is 3.5V and should be 12.0V.

The same reading light in crawl-in berth works fine and voltage is 12.0.

All fuses are good. Checked all related fuses in two fuse panels behind dash and the one fuse panel in crawl-in berth. All are OK.

No other electrical problems on the boat.

What else should I check?

Thank you for any advice.

Joe

 

[Ralf H]

Hi Joe,

You will need to check continuity from the wires from the lamp to the fuse panel. If you do not get good continuity, there is a break in the wiring somewhere. Not sure what boat so can't give you exact locations, but it's not difficult to figure out. Hope this helps but let us know.

Cheers,

Ralf

 

[DocJoe]

Thanks Ralf. A marine electrician found the short and ran a new wire. All fixed and good to go.
Doc Joe