Panel Bilge Blower Switch Not Working

[stg099]

I posted this in the 280 forum too, but as this question isn't just 280 related I figured it would get a broader audience here. Happy to delete a post if that's a problem.

Yesterday I went to the boat to start and run the generator for the first time this season. When I went to start the bilge blowers I tried to use the bilge blower switch on the generator portion of the main electrical panel and got nothing. This switch worked in the fall, but it was dead yesterday. Upon finding this I went to the helm and pushed the bilge blower switch and it started right away. The generator "On" switch and start/stop switch worked just as they should from the panel. They keys were turned to "On" ignitions were off, battery switches were turned to "Both" and "ON". I'm curious if anyone is aware if there is a separate fuse or EIM breaker for the panel bilge blower switch versus the helm bilge blower switch? if there isn't a separate breaker/fuse on the switch, I guess my next step is to have a look with a multimeter on the switch behind the panel.

Thanks for any guidance you're able to provide

 

[Little Ducky]

When you turned the blower on from the helm did the blower switch in the panel light up?

Lets hope it's a simple fix.

 

[stg099]

When you turned the blower on from the helm did the blower switch in the panel light up?

Lets hope it's a simple fix.

It did light up last season, it did not light up yesterday when I turned on the blowers from the helm.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Isn't there an EIM in the bilge - sort of the secondary circuit so you have the ability to control the blower from your MDP or dash panel? I'm not sure exactly where it is on your model, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. Check your manual, though - there's probably info in there about it.