Nav/Anch switch lights but no running lights

[Larson89]

My three way nav / anchor switch lights up when I turn to nav or anchor showing power at the switch, but the actual nav or anchor lights do not work. Please help with tracing down the issue. Thanks

 

[rndn]

Re: Nav/Anch switch lights but no running lights

Welcome to the forum!!
Bulbs, bulb connections, wiring to the bulbs, or the switch itself. I would guess if the lights are of the type that are plugged into the connector only when used you may need to clean the connectors.
Have you checked for electricity at the light locations?

 

[Larson89]

Re: Nav/Anch switch lights but no running lights

I have not tested at bulb connections and will do so. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Crater]

Re: Nav/Anch switch lights but no running lights

Start as stated above. Some General maintance (cleaning) of the electrical system is required now and again. Don't forget to clean the bulb contacts and the fuse panel spade connections.

 

[Larson89]

Re: Nav/Anch switch lights but no running lights

I did clean the spade connections, but have not gotten to the bulb contacts yet. I will test and clean and hopefully it will be that simple. Thanks