how to wire up rocker switch

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Topic: how to wire up rocker switch

Posted By: doeboy-cst
Subject: how to wire up rocker switch
Date Posted: May 01, 2008 at 9:49 PM

Hey all im a new newbie here and got some q's... heard about this site from a guy at circuit city.. talked real highly about this site and now i know why..

I have a 02 silverado and am looking to get all new audio soon..

right now im tring to install a TALEGATOR. (its an actuator). im using it to open and close my bed cover...

i bought it off of craigslist. the seller told me breifly how to install.. but didnt really understand..

he said the black wire is ground and the blue w/black is ground also... can someone help?

i know the switch is a momentary switch? will this one work without the diagram? or do i buy another? also i know the switch lights up if that helps..

any help would be appreciated..

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: May 13, 2008 at 2:14 PM

The switch in the photo is a standard French DAV window switch capable of switching 15-20 amps. Wiring convention is one of two patterns. If illuminated, 6 terminals, centre = 12v+, outside = illum. and ground, next two are ground and outer two are up+ down+. More common switch has 5 terminals, centre = 12v+, next 2 = ground next 2 (outers) = up+ and down + Check the Spal website, they use these switches for their electric window kits.

Posted By: doeboy-cst
Date Posted: May 29, 2008 at 2:30 PM

got it working! thanks man!