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    Posted: 13 August 2019 at 16:59
A multimeter is a must in the toolbox.
Test if the bulb/diode is OK by using the continuity tester (-I<-). It will show the number 1, and when the probes touch each other you will hear a signal sound and the number will change to something like 212. If you disconnect the + and - wires, and touch the probes at the wire-ends, you will get a "1" if no current is passing the bulb. If the bulb is LED, try the +/- probe on both wires.
LED stands for "Light Emitting Diode", and a diode is a gizmo, that only permits the current to travel in one direction. On some new diodes, you can connect the +/- terminals any way you like, but as a rule, the wires have to be mounted correctly.
To sum it up: If a LED shows no light, try to reverse the polarity.

A reverse of polarity can happen when the mast-light is reassembled.


Edited by Captain Cook - 13 August 2019 at 17:04
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yes.  This very same model
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote CrocDundee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 August 2019 at 23:31
We had one, just like the picture. Also failed at about 6 years. Now replaced with similar, but different LED light. 
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The same model of anchor light?
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My original anchor light failed two years ago at the age of 7...
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That is the same one I have - must be prone to failure. I plan to replace with another brand when I have the chance. For now just will use a battery powered light and suspend it from a halyard. 
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Hi!

I have the same issue with my anchor light. have also checked an have current to the connector above the ceiling. My light is the one in the picture, are they known to fail?




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So I took off the ceiling piece by the mast support and checked the anchor light wire. It's getting 12 volts from the panel, so I assume the LED unit on the mast is bad and needs to be replaced, although could always be a problem (though less likely) in the wire from the mast base to the unit. Will get that replaced the next time the boat is at the yard.
As far as the 12 volt socket, I have the Phillipi board (not Wurth) and can't seem to locate the 10amp fuse for the socket. I have checked every 10amp fuse I can find and all are good. Does anyone know where the 12 volt socket fuse on the Phillipi board is hiding? 
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Thanks! Will start the detective work using your good advice.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fendant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 July 2019 at 05:48
Andy,
 
there are connectors behind the ceiling panel. The are used when you unstep the mast. You will see two cables coming from the swan neck. One is for the anchor light, the other is for the steaming light. Connect a 12 V source and check both. If ok, look the fuses on the Würth panel. Does your red light indicator work when you switch the anchor light on?
 
The anchor light fuse is a 5 A fuse on the lower processor board. There is a row 0f three 5 A fuses. The one you are looking for is the second one of these three. Before you continue disconnect panel via the main switch ! Be very careful pulling the fuse, don't let it drop on or into the electronics.
 
The fuse for the 12 V outlet is on the back of the upper board, it is a 10 Amp fuse.
 
BTW I have changed all the cheapo car fuses to automatic ones. This makes trouble shooting easier and quicker. However apart from the 12 V socket fuse I have never had another blown fuse in 6 years.
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