How to install a three way navigation light switch on my Jon boat.

bayoucat58

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I HAVE A NEW BIO COLOR LIGHT BOW LIGHT AND A STERN LIGHT THAT HOOK DIRECT TO MY BATTERY. I WANT TO IN STALL A THREE WAY SWITCH. I HAVE A HOT WIRE LEADING TO THE CENTER POLE HOWEVER WHEN I HOOK THE WIRES TO THE LIGHT TO TEST I GET NOTHING AND THE WIRE TEST HOT WITH A TEST LIGHT. I NEED HELP...
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bruceb58

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Re: How to install a three way navigation light switch on my Jon boat.

Draw a schematic of how you wired this and post it. Then we can help.

Also, next time don't post in all CAPs.
 

Fireman431

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Re: How to install a three way navigation light switch on my Jon boat.

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Silvertip

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Re: How to install a three way navigation light switch on my Jon boat.

Or do it like this with a six terminal switch

NavSwitchWiring.jpg


Or like this with a three terminal switch

Nav-AnchorSwitch.jpg
 
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