Rocker Switch Wiring Help (1 Viewer)

[dtrain]

Hey All,
Well, I have resorted to help. I mostly work my through it but this one has me stumped.

Three is an image of the switch diagram below. What I am trying to do is have one switch for two lights.

On 2=3 for rear light
On 2=3, 5=6 for rear + undercarriage light

I have had the switch functioning how I wanted it to but, the LEDs on the actual switch were not lighting up at the right times.

Can anyone lead me down the right path?

 

[dtrain]

Calling all wiring gods... Please help

 

[blkprj80]

Read the reviews on Amazon. It won't do what you want.

 

[dtrain]

Thanks for the rpeoly blk...

Not sure I am following. I didn't notice anything indicating that would not work.
Amazon.com: STV MOTORSPORTS® Blue Rocker Switch ON-ON-OFF 20A 12V LED Light 3 Positions: Automotive

From the prod description:
The switch is OFF in the bottom position. When moved to the center position the first circuit will be ON. You would press the switch to the upward (top) position to turn the second circuit ON.


The diagram shows one set on in the middle position 2=3 and then both circuits open when in the second on position.

 

[blkprj80]

Tie 6 to 8.
Load on 6.
Other load on 3.
Minus on 7.
Plus on 5 and 2.

I think the review i read was wrong.
Let us know if this works.

 

[dtrain]

Thanks a ton! Just to make sure I have this right...

Tie 6 to 8
Load on 6 (goes to (+) pigtail on light 1 and light grounded to frame)
Other load on 3 (goes to the (+) pigtail on light 2 and light grounded to frame)
Minus on 7 (goes to a bolt under dash for LED/switch ground)
Plus on 5 and 2 (2 leads coming from the battery/blade box with 15amp fuses each)

Hope I got this right?

 

[blkprj80]

Yep. If it don't work, let me know and I'll come over and drink your beer and help you fix it maybe.


I didn't see the second little bar type LED until just now. Does that one come on in the single or double position? Just curious.

By the way, it doesn't appear it was intended to be used this way, but it should work. I think it's supposed to be backlit, and the other LED comes on in either position. If you do it the way we came up with, it should be pretty cool.

 

[dtrain]

Yep. If it don't work, let me know and I'll come over and drink your beer and help you fix it maybe.


I didn't see the second little bar type LED until just now. Does that one come on in the single or double position? Just curious.

By the way, it doesn't appear it was intended to be used this way, but it should work. I think it's supposed to be backlit, and the other LED comes on in either position. If you do it the way we came up with, it should be pretty cool.

It worked perfect! Thank Blk!

First switch position will light up the main square light switch face and the second position will light up both lights (the square one and the thin bar light on the face of the switch)