Transom and Deck Lights Stopped Working

[ECR]

Hello

I have a 2017 Ranger Tugs R25 SC.

I’m troubleshooting an issue where the deck/transom lights have stopped working completely. They were functioning normally a month but are now completely inoperative.

Here’s what I’ve verified so far:

• Navigation lights and all other lighting circuits operate normally.
• Neither the helm deck lights switch nor the transom door switch will turn the lights on.
• I replaced the transom door rocker switch with a new Contura-style switch, but the problem existed before replacement and the new switch made no difference.
• Both of the helm and transom rocker switch will illuminate, but the deck/transom lights remain completely off.
• The fuse above the helm rocker switch shows no indication of being tripped
• I have inspected the visible fuse panels but have not been able to identify a dedicated fuse for the deck/outboard light circuit.

Does anyone have an idea if there is a dedicated fuse and where it may be? The other possibility may be the helm rocker switch is bad and needs replacing, thoughts?

Appreciate any help!

 

[OverTime]

I had a similar issue. The circuit is labeled "four panel" on my boat and is in the space behind the mirror in the head. Test the fuse, sometimes they look OK but they are not.

 

[DennisL]

Im experiencing a similar issue on my R25, in fact I just posted a thread about it. Seems a little different but same switch bank giving me issues.

 

[ECR]

There was a time about 3 years ago that the courtesy lights flickered on the transom and one burned out. When that happened all them wouldn’t work until I replaced the one light that went out. I think it’s because they’re daisy chained together. It could be that I have one bad light that is taking them all down. I’ll inspect this afternoon and see if I notice in discoloring/corrosion on any of the lights.