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Default Where to get info on boat wiring

The switches are working and you are able to get 12v to the switched side,
correct?
You might need to check each light separately, since there may be a separate
problem with each light.

Problem area 1: Most lights have some wires that come out of the
assemblies. These wires are then spliced somehow to the 12V supply. In order
to find the splice, you might need to remove the lighting fixture and pull
the wires out of the hull enough to examine the splice. Measure voltage at
the splice.

Problem area 2: The light socket might have broken wires or corroded
contacts, or broken or weak spring.

Problem area 3: The bulb itself could have a broken filament or corroded
contact.

problem area 4: Ground wires. If you cannot find 12 volts on any or all the
splices you check. Verify that you have a ground problem, before you start
tracing wires. We can discuss ground troubleshooting if you have no Joy with
the other suggestions.
Jim

I would check the footlights at the console first since they're probably the
easiest to get to.



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Jim,
I bought the boat without the lights working. I have the anchor light,
the bow lights, and two foot lights on the center console. There is a
switch for the lights on the center console and a three-way switch for
the bow lights and anchor light. I have tested the switches and have
power coming from the other side of the switch when I turn it on but
when I check the lights themselves I have no power. The wiring runs
throughout the hull with limited access. Any suggestions on where to
look for maybe a broke wire or something?
Thanks for your response and looking forward to hearing back from ya

Jim wrote:
The best chance of finding a wiring diagram is from Proline. It could
also
be that there are none available. What kind of lights are we talking
about?
Are they all turned on and off with the same switch? When was the last
time
at least some of those lights were working?

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Anyone out there know how to get a wiring digram for a pro-line boat? I
have a problem with my lights, they don't work. I have checked the
fuses, grounding terminal etc. but can't seem to find out why none of
the lights work. I have a hull number if it might help (PLC00166D686).
If anyone could help I would be most appreciative.
Thanks