2000 dodge ram, viper 1000

What kind of switch are you using?   You will need to ground the common terminal of the switch.  Depending on the type of switch and how you have the actuator set up, will determine if you use the N.O or the N.C. connection

Thanks.  I figured it out last night.  I wired it up normally closed and grounded the common terminal.  I soldered all the connections and everything works great.  Oh, the switch I'm using is a micro switch with a small lever with a roller tip.  I tried the 2 piece reed switch and for this application the micro switch is far superior.  It is much smaller and is capable of being mounted in some pretty crazy places.