I went to turn the light on in my head and it didn't respond. There are two lights in the head. Both didn't work. I then checked the light in the V berth. That was a no go also. All the other lights and fans are working both in the V berth and in the main Saloon. I checked for voltage. The V berth light fixture has 7.5 volts, which is weird, and the head lights have 0. I pulled the lights off the ceiling and there is a hole for the wires the size of a dime. The wires vanish into a tight hole with insulation. I can't think of a way to trace them. Does anyone know how to trace these wires and where they go to get back to the panel? I would like to get these fixed and I'm kind of stuck. I have a Hunter 31, 1986. Thanks in advance for your help. Capt. Paul S/V Magic Wind 1986, Hull 714
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Check the previous connection.
Paul: We had similar problems on our Hunter 31. I would suggest that you check the wire connection on the previous light in the string. You may need to pull some new wires to redo the circuit.
Paul: We had similar problems on our Hunter 31. I would suggest that you check the wire connection on the previous light in the string. You may need to pull some new wires to redo the circuit.
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Margaritaville
You have pulled wire?
I have tried to get the wire in my boat liner to budge but no way. I would love to replace the wiring for the lights in the whole boat. I can't get them to move.
I have tried to get the wire in my boat liner to budge but no way. I would love to replace the wiring for the lights in the whole boat. I can't get them to move.
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Thanks for the responses. Checked all the connections and everything looks good. Can someone shed the light on how to pull or trace wires on a 1986 Hunter 31? I'm thinking of putting up some "Sticky" battery lights that last a couple of hours with AA batteries, But would really like to do a fix. Capt. Paul S/V Magic Wind 1986 Hunter 31, Hull #714
Thanks for the responses. Checked all the connections and everything looks good. Can someone shed the light on how to pull or trace wires on a 1986 Hunter 31? I'm thinking of putting up some "Sticky" battery lights that last a couple of hours with AA batteries, But would really like to do a fix. Capt. Paul S/V Magic Wind 1986 Hunter 31, Hull #714
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there is a wire trace
there is a wire trace you can run wires just above the shelf all the way up to the vee berth
there is a wire trace you can run wires just above the shelf all the way up to the vee berth
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Sure there is a broken wire?
Have you checked the fuse or took readings at the load side of the switch?
Have you checked the fuse or took readings at the load side of the switch?
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Just sitting here thinking about your problem. It doesn't seem that the odds of a broken wire would be too great unless you have recently pulled new wire through the same "chase." But, I would think that corrosion could be high on the list of suspects; a salt-air environment, seepage of some salt into little cracks and crannies from 20 years of washdowns, etc. I would start at the panel with the breaker for the "Cabin Lights" circuit. Remove it, Use a small wire brush to make sure the bus is clean and take a voltage reading there, likewise, clean the breaker mounting tabs and wire lugs. Re-attach the breaker, take a voltage reading off the breaker, whether the reading is low or normal, exercise the on-off switch handle a few times, check with the meter after each test to determine the functionality. the last test is to short out the breaker to insure it can satisfactorially open on a short circuit - the basic reason it is there. Use a heavy (10g)insulated wire. Touch it to both the hot and neutral lugs. If the breaker does not immediately pop, internal corrosion has probably damaged the breaker and it needs to be replaced. Corrosion inside the breaker can partially or totally destroy its functionalty. After the breaker has been checked out, take a continuity tester and check the circuit wiring from the panel to each of the lights giving you trouble. Extend the leads with lamp cord and insulated alligator clips. Check for clean wire at all connections. If that has not solved the problem, you will have to find the location in the chase where the wiring for the head and forward cabin tee off. This is another place where corrosion could have degraded the continuity of the circuit. Have fun, if this isn't fun, make friends with a competent electrician!
Just sitting here thinking about your problem. It doesn't seem that the odds of a broken wire would be too great unless you have recently pulled new wire through the same "chase." But, I would think that corrosion could be high on the list of suspects; a salt-air environment, seepage of some salt into little cracks and crannies from 20 years of washdowns, etc. I would start at the panel with the breaker for the "Cabin Lights" circuit. Remove it, Use a small wire brush to make sure the bus is clean and take a voltage reading there, likewise, clean the breaker mounting tabs and wire lugs. Re-attach the breaker, take a voltage reading off the breaker, whether the reading is low or normal, exercise the on-off switch handle a few times, check with the meter after each test to determine the functionality. the last test is to short out the breaker to insure it can satisfactorially open on a short circuit - the basic reason it is there. Use a heavy (10g)insulated wire. Touch it to both the hot and neutral lugs. If the breaker does not immediately pop, internal corrosion has probably damaged the breaker and it needs to be replaced. Corrosion inside the breaker can partially or totally destroy its functionalty. After the breaker has been checked out, take a continuity tester and check the circuit wiring from the panel to each of the lights giving you trouble. Extend the leads with lamp cord and insulated alligator clips. Check for clean wire at all connections. If that has not solved the problem, you will have to find the location in the chase where the wiring for the head and forward cabin tee off. This is another place where corrosion could have degraded the continuity of the circuit. Have fun, if this isn't fun, make friends with a competent electrician!
Thanks Again, And Here's a Temporary/Permanent F
I'm not giving up on this project, but I needed light. I ran across these wireless puck lights at a Costco here in Fort Myers. They work great, put out good light, and last 40 to 60 hours on 3 AAA batteries. I'll use them while I fix the wiring problem, but it takes the heat off the project. Thanks for all your input and to update you, the breaker is good, so I'm trying to find the "T" to the head and/or V berth. It bet it's in that little area on the port side above the closet in the V berth, but I haven't had much luck fishing the wires out enough to make that determination. It's all fun, even the tough stuff. She's a great boat and I learn from every project. The puck lights are available at the following stores: Bed Bath & Beyond Costco Wholesale BJ’s Wholesale Online: QVC.com Lamps Plus Lighting Direct Camping World Harborfreight Heartland America Taylor Gifts The company that makes them and their description can be contacted at the related link. Once again thanks for all the help and keeping me touching my boat in places that I never thought I'd go. Capt. Paul S/V Magic Wind
I'm not giving up on this project, but I needed light. I ran across these wireless puck lights at a Costco here in Fort Myers. They work great, put out good light, and last 40 to 60 hours on 3 AAA batteries. I'll use them while I fix the wiring problem, but it takes the heat off the project. Thanks for all your input and to update you, the breaker is good, so I'm trying to find the "T" to the head and/or V berth. It bet it's in that little area on the port side above the closet in the V berth, but I haven't had much luck fishing the wires out enough to make that determination. It's all fun, even the tough stuff. She's a great boat and I learn from every project. The puck lights are available at the following stores: Bed Bath & Beyond Costco Wholesale BJ’s Wholesale Online: QVC.com Lamps Plus Lighting Direct Camping World Harborfreight Heartland America Taylor Gifts The company that makes them and their description can be contacted at the related link. Once again thanks for all the help and keeping me touching my boat in places that I never thought I'd go. Capt. Paul S/V Magic Wind
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