Missing contact piece in cabin light switch replacement ideas?

[saltspraydays]

Hey everyone! I'm hoping someone here might have a solution for me. While I was redoing some wiring on my Jeanneau, I took apart one of the cabin light switches and a tiny metal contact tab popped out and disappeared. It was about the size of a match head and served as a bridge between the terminals.

Of course, I can't seem to find the original piece, and I'm not even sure where the switch came from since it was already in the boat when I got it. I checked a few local marine shops for a replacement, but no luck there.

Has anyone replaced these older-style switches with modern ones? Or found a good source for small contact pieces like this? I'd really like to avoid having to rewire a new switch plate if I can.

Appreciate any suggestions

 

[MemeDiplomat-99]

If the housing allows it, I'd be tempted to swap in a miniature toggle or rocker switch since tracking down that tiny contact tab might be like finding a needle in a haystack. Some Jeanneau owners have had luck with Inprojal or Berker parts, so check behind the panel for a part number or logo. Do you know if the switch is part of a modular panel or a standalone fixture?

 

[SHALL0TS]

My Jeanneau once went crazy like that and I ended up replacing it with a small marine-rated rocker switch from Blue Sea. It savessss so much headache.