Lights on but switch is off????

[Chris Droke]

Hey guys, weird thing going on in my 170DC. I fished yesterday and the rains came while fishing which soaked the boat interior. Seeing as how I can't cover it when wet, I do as always when that happens and let her sit out until the sun and fans dry everything. I go out this morning and notice that the led deck lights are ON but very dim. I checked the switch and it is OFF. What the heck?? How is that even possible?? Can it be from water getting somewhere and causing a conductive patch?? Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Chris Droke]

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Sounds like a short to me. Check your connections. unhook your battery and let it dry out and reattach.

 

[Lamar Gilbert]

Pull the wire supplying power to the switch. If the light goes out, that would indicate the switch is defective.



Good luck.

 

[Chris Droke]

Will do guys. I am thinking it is the switch. I remembered today that I had this happen several years ago on a 170tf. It rained in it one night and the next day the nav light switch was off but the indicator light was on. Changed the switch and fixed it.

 

[AirForce]

Actually, not a problem with a switch as it would be a short like Scott suggested