Warning lights above ignition switches?

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Warning lights above ignition switches?

Post by BarryK »

Hi all,

I tried to look this up in the owner's manual but could not find out what these lights are for. They have never turned on.

I just had a false alarm from a failed oil pressure switch so I am familiar with the engine buzzer circuit.

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Re: Warning lights above ignition switches?

Post by Viper »

Directly about the ignition switches as in the photo are breakers not light, they are for the ignition circuit. The warning lights to the right are for your Walter V-Drives. They should come on when you start the engines but go out when a certain pressure is achieved after 1200 rpm. If they don't go out, there is a problem.
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Re: Warning lights above ignition switches?

Post by bud37 »

As Viper says.....if you look real close they have a soft cover with the white button you see underneath.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: Warning lights above ignition switches?

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That makes sense, I see they are breaker buttons now!

Yes, the V drive lights are working properly, they go out above 1200 rpm.

The engine warning buzzer was going off on the port engine. It was due to a failed oil pressure sensing switch. I replaced it and all is well now. I got a quick lesson on maneuvering with one engine. We should all practice that more often.

Thank you!
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