My forward engine room bilge pump switch was lit up while in the off position indicating (I believe) that the float switch was engaged. I don't believe the pump was running and pulled out the rocker switch to test the wiring,
1. The rocker switch itself was somewhat warm. Is being lit for a period of time enough to heat up the switch or might this indicate something failing on the switch? The continuity of the switch leads was correct in the off and on position.
2. After reattaching the wires onto the switch it did not light up at all in either the off or on position. Now there is no voltage on the wires. The breaker on the panel has not tripped. The aft pump works fine. Could the wiring in the pump have somehow failed or become fried so that the circuit is broken? Is there a way to inspect/test this?
3. I studied the wiring diagram in the manual and there does not appear to be a fuse anywhere in the circuit. I made a line drawing to I could have a single view of the complete circuit. Does this look correct?
1. The rocker switch itself was somewhat warm. Is being lit for a period of time enough to heat up the switch or might this indicate something failing on the switch? The continuity of the switch leads was correct in the off and on position.
2. After reattaching the wires onto the switch it did not light up at all in either the off or on position. Now there is no voltage on the wires. The breaker on the panel has not tripped. The aft pump works fine. Could the wiring in the pump have somehow failed or become fried so that the circuit is broken? Is there a way to inspect/test this?
3. I studied the wiring diagram in the manual and there does not appear to be a fuse anywhere in the circuit. I made a line drawing to I could have a single view of the complete circuit. Does this look correct?
