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One of my bridge lights is not working.

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One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby BarryK » June 3rd, 2020, 3:33 am

I have several of these lights on the bridge. One is not working. How do I open it and where can I get a replacement bulb? I don't want to break it.

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Re: One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby g36 » June 3rd, 2020, 4:36 pm

If you see no screw etc on the outside trim then it most likely pops on. Carefully take a small screwdriver etc and gently pry around the outside next to the wall its mounted in and the trim ring should pop off. Then you can see what bulb it has. Another option Is there a light near a opening or storage compartment you could look behind for how it might be mounted?
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Re: One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby BarryK » June 3rd, 2020, 8:00 pm

Thank you! I should be able to get behind it and see how it is mounted.
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Re: One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby Helmsman » June 5th, 2020, 4:19 am

BarryK wrote:Source of the post Thank you! I should be able to get behind it and see how it is mounted.


Can you let us know what you find?
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Re: One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby buster53 » June 8th, 2020, 9:20 am

When you do open it up, find a replacement LED bulb and replace all of them. Chances are you will never have to replace them in the future as they last thousands of hours
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Re: One of my bridge lights is not working.

Postby BarryK » June 12th, 2020, 4:13 pm

It is a sealed 3 LED light. They are available from multiple sellers on Amazon, called a courtesy light. 3" x 1 1/4". Inexpensive, waterproof.

https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-Courtesy-Walkway-Customer-Clearance/dp/B01LZBFRHK/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=courtesy+light+boat&qid=1591992699&sr=8-14

I would need to replace the whole unit; the LEDs are not replacable.

I wiggled the wires going into the light and it is working again for now. It is a problem with the fixture itself, not the crimp connections.

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Barry

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