Product Description

Backlit Rocker Switch – Start Run/Stop

This genuine Carling rocker switch labeled “Start Run/Stop” is manufactured by laser marking, NOT printing. Laser technology allows for a stunning backlight effect. It’s a great upgrade to our popular Contura II style rocker switches.

Note: This switch is an (ON)-ON-OFF.

On boats this has two primary uses:

1. Engine Crank Switch – where center is “Start Run/Stop” mode, and up is “Start”
2. Wiper/Washer – where center is running the wiper motor, and momentary up squirts the wiper fluid

This product is the ENTIRE SWITCH combo and includes both the switch body and the labeled cover. Find the laser-etched Start Run/Stop switch cover sold separately here.

Switch Features:

• Switch Function Momentary (ON)-ON-OFF (DPDT) — Engine Crank or Wiper/Washer.
• Stunning readability in the dark
• Dual lamps – backlight + indicator
• 7 illumination color options: warm white, cool white, blue, red, green, amber, or bright red — all available HERE
• Laser-etched — no ink to wear off

How Does the Backlighting Work?

• Laser marking lets light show only where we etch
• Text/symbols illuminate — not a printed lens
• Both top and bottom lights are independent — typically the top is wired to the nav light circuit, while the bottom can be tied to one pole’s output as an indicator

Rocker Switch Tech Specs:

• Voltage: 12Vdc
• Current: 20A
• Circuit: DPDT
• Position: (ON)-ON-OFF
• Water Protection: IP68 (>1m submersion)
• Terminal Count: 6
• Terminal Style: 0.250″ Quick Connect
• Body P/N: VMDJ-GWWB (Cool White LED variant)
• Contact Life: 150,000 cycles
• Lamp Life: 10,000 hours (warm white); 100,000 hours (LED colors)

Translation: An exceptionally high-quality rocker switch. Genuine Carling Technologies — no knock-offs. Built for harsh marine environments.

Download the full spec sheet

How Our Switches Are Better:

1. Genuine Carling switches – We’ll never try and pass off cheap Chinese knock-offs like some of our competitors. You’ve probably seen other sites list a switch as “fits carling”… that’s a red flag.  All our switches are the genuine article.  And like all cheaply made counterfeits, you CAN tell the difference.
2. Night Illumination – Unlike printing, our laser marking technology allows stunning readability in the dark.
3. Support – We know this product inside and out and are happy to help our customers.  Need help wiring up one of our products, call us… seriously: (843) 297-8348
4. Guarantee – While Carling does not offer a warranty, we’re so confidant in the quality; that if your switch breaks within 2 years, you can return it for a free replacement!

Will It Fit?

This rocker switch will replace any Carling V-series or Contura style rocker switch.  That includes Contura style switches sold by Carling, Sierra, Blue Sea Systems, Sea-Dog, etc.  It uses an industry-standard 1.45″  x 0.83″ mounting hole.

Wiring Info & Wiring Diagram:

This rocker switch has 6 terminals on the back:

1. 12V input – terminal 2 (ganged with 5)
2. 12V input – terminal 5 (ganged with 2)
3. ‘wiper’ output – terminal 3
4. ‘washer’ output – terminal 6
5. negative – terminal 7
6. backlight trigger – terminal 8

A hard copy ships with the switch. Download the PDF wiring diagram here.

Accessories:

• Mounting Panels: End, Middle, Single
• Switch Gasket
• Quick Connect Terminals

On Contura Styles and Colors:

This Start Run/Stop switch uses our Contura V-style laser-engraved cover. The legend itself becomes the lens. Brightest: Cool White, Blue, Green, Bright Red. Mid: Amber, Warm White. Least bright: Red.