how do i wire this switch

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Topic: how do i wire this switch

Posted By: double-j
Subject: how do i wire this switch
Date Posted: July 08, 2009 at 6:06 PM

I have a push button SPST switch and I have blown about 6 fuses trying to get it wired. I have three wires:

Positive from fuse
Positive from Solenoid (what I'm switching
Negative to chasis

The switch itself has 5 prongs on it total. Here is the diagram
https://www.parts-express.com/images/item_tech/060-822d.jpg

Thanks so much!!!

Replies:

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 08, 2009 at 6:19 PM

Is it an illuminated switch? Do you have a digital meter? If it is not an illuminated switch, there is no reason to connect ground to the switch.

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Posted By: double-j
Date Posted: July 08, 2009 at 7:51 PM

It is illuminated.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM

Ever thought of metering the switch to see what it does before wiring it up?

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM

I am still waiting to see if he has a meter.

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