Lamp, not a switch

[Gary Petersen]

2002' Signature;

I don't know what to call it, as it looks like a switch but, it's only a lamp.

In my wet bay this lamp, which illuminates to indicates when the water pump is in operation, is not working.

Looking for advice on finding replacement. 

Thanks,

Gary

[Ivan K]

For instance, here https://www.camperid.com/jr-products/jr-products-14v-10a-switch-indicator-light-1077394278.html

Or https://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-13315-Indicator-Switch/dp/B0031XOYCS?th=1

I just replaced the burned bulb with led.

Edited December 1, 2022 by Ivan K

[Russ R]

Ivan K how did you replace the bulb? Aren't they a sealed unit?

[cbr046]

Sealed?  Bwahahaha!

I've taken mine apart, I just don't remember how.  If you pry it apart and replace with an LED internally you'll need a current limiting resistor. 

Replacements are usually LED anyway (internal resistor). 

- bob

 

[Ivan K]

Yeah, I don't remember how exactly but mine did open and I use an assortment of 12v leds to replace whatever needs it. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W4H66LR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[Ray Davis]

I think it was Fred White RIP that just drilled a hole next to the switch and installed one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=indicator+light+12v&i=automotive&crid=16MI3DS9PPZ40&sprefix=indicator%2Cautomotive%2C250&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_9

[Tom Cherry]

As LONG as this is NOT the switch, and just the pilot light, the JR one in the first post will work.

Remember…LED, Neon, Incandescent……it don’t matter,  it is a PILOT or Indicator lamp.  Just make sure you pick a 12 VDC one.  We have had folks that used 120 VAC lamps……and when they did not work, they started “experimenting” with wiring and such as created a mess and caused some expensive repairs.  

If you can’t find a snap in replacement, the the 1/4” or so hole and a tiny 12 VDC Led is a simple fix….as long as it comes on when the pump switch is ON, that’s all you need.

FOR some reason, Amazon’s link or hyperlink is not working.  Put the following in the Amazon Search box.

RV Designer S361, Indicator Light, Red Light, Black Base, DC Electrical

The one above is a twin to the JR, except you get a choice of colors….see the screen shot below…

Good Luck.

[DavidL]

Remember with LEDs that the wiring polarity makes a difference...plus to plus, minus to minus.

[Ali-026]

3 hours ago, Russ R said:

Ivan K how did you replace the bulb? Aren't they a sealed unit?

No they are not sealed, I just replaced the bulb yesterday. If yours is Sigma, then push on the marked area and green cover will come out. You will see the bulb there, it is not even soldered, you just remove it and put a new one in.

3 hours ago, Russ R said:

Ivan K how did you replace the bulb? Aren't they a sealed unit?

No they are not sealed, I just replaced the bulb yesterday. If yours is Sigma, then push on the marked area and green cover will come out. You will see the bulb there, it is not even soldered, you just remove it and put a new one in.

[CLIFF918]

Here is the origional indicator lamps used in the Monaco coaches but updated to LED.

They are available from many sources.

I just updated all in my coach

[jacwjames]

12 hours ago, Ali-026 said:

No they are not sealed, I just replaced the bulb yesterday. If yours is Sigma, then push on the marked area and green cover will come out. You will see the bulb there, it is not even soldered, you just remove it and put a new one in.

No they are not sealed, I just replaced the bulb yesterday. If yours is Sigma, then push on the marked area and green cover will come out. You will see the bulb there, it is not even soldered, you just remove it and put a new one in.

Where did you get the bulb???

[Ali-026]

I used one of the LEDs I have in my toolbox. Honestly I did not like it much with LEDs focused light, so I am going to keep this one as a spare and ordered a replacement unit from JR 🙂