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| Author: | PDACPA [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
See the attached picture of my switches. Does anyone know what the blank plate switch was for on the Freedom? I assume it would be the same on the Horizon. I would like to buy the matching switch and use it to power some LED lights. Is this a Four Winns part or something I can get at West Marine? If you have a part number thanks! 
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
The switches are Carling Contura. Tools and Accessories for Contura Switches Here are some relevant part numbers from mouser.com, bottom of current catalog page #1639. All the switch part numbers are listed, too. Mouser..........Carling Stock #.........Part #.........Description ------------------------------------------------------- 691-VRT.........VRT..........Actuator removal tool 691-VPS-01.....VPS-01......Panel seal 691-VC1-01.....VC1-01......10 terminal connector 691-VH2-01.....VH2-01......Hole plug 691-VM3-01.....VM3-01......3-gang mounting bracket |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Perhaps Captains Call Exhaust, perhaps docking lights? |
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| Author: | Walt [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
aguyindallas wrote: Perhaps Captains Call Exhaust, perhaps docking lights? ...or perhaps the inflatable GF...for those of us that need it. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Walt wrote: ...or perhaps the inflatable GF...for those of us that need it. Or the auto pilot... not that there's anything wrong with that. |
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| Author: | Jim_R [ Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Should be easy enough to remove the blank and add another switch. I believe you are looking at adding some leds. For that you'll want a duplicate of the switch I see used for the blower. In addition to the wiring for switching the power to the LEDs, you'll want to wire the switch to have the LED on the switch itself go on when the switch is on. I think you can chain the led into the existing chain from the other switch leds. |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Yes, the blank plate just pops out. You are right about it for the LED lights. I just want to make sure the switch looks exactly like the others. |
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| Author: | Spook [ Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
I bought two from this site. http://shop.genuinedealz.com/Contura%20 ... ed%20Lens/ genuinedealz.com I used one for my LED interior lights and I just put the other one in for looks now. Not sure what I'll hook up to it. My boat has 6 spots for switches. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Do you need anything but the switch itself to install it? I've got two blank accessory spots, and I want to put some LED lights under my swim platform and wire them up. |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
The switch will snap in (I think there are some plastic tabs on the side. I replaced a blank plate on my helm with a switch and it just snapped in. I am thinking I will evenutally put some LED lighting on the boat and run them off that switch. |
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| Author: | DocG [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
On my Horizon 200, the ACC switch turns on our stereo. |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Here is mine: I just popped out the blank ACC switch and replaced it with one that looks like the Nav lights. $6 or something, but found the source on the forums here. I do not have it wired, but did not like the look of the blank plate. Will probably wire LED cupholder lights to it. |
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| Author: | wkearney99 [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
I have my trim tab lights on my ACC switch. I also picked up mine via fleabay. There are companies that will sell switches with labels or icons already on them. |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
Hey Walt, I think I might just add a switch to call for the Beer Wench..! I can see that lasting for about 3 seconds with the Admiral... 
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| Author: | Tex [ Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accessory switch (what is normally there and buy a switch) |
That switch in my boat runs the water into the livewell. I have a Fish and Ski model. Tex |
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