(Below is a collection of my favorite toggle switches available on AMAZON) www.amazon.com/shop/myonlinecarguy1?listId=3VC6XB2R7NN0L&ref=idea_share_inf (If You found the video Helpful in any way..........That "Thumbs up" on the video Goes a LONG way for us here. Lets us know we are actually helping you all out. Thanks in ADVANCE)
@Incredible43
4 жыл бұрын
Can I find the continuity meter on Amazon and is it called a continuity meter? Thank you so much stay safe
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Incredible43 its a "multi meter"...that has a continuity setting.
@Incredible43
4 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 Thank you so much 😊
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Anytime. Goodluck with your project.
@Jmaddog76
Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much, I just couldn’t work my switch out & kept blowing the fuses! Now she’s working like a champ, thank heapz man! 🤙🏼
@evneleven
Жыл бұрын
Best video ever to explain this, super helpful and so glad to have found this! Thank you 🙏🏼
@paulgiazzon7667
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, old truck no lights in dash board, run 3 lights with switch so can turn on at night, was going bananos, you saved the day, nice and direct and so easy....Thanks again !!!
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, so glad it was helpful.
@stanpickersgill75
7 күн бұрын
Thank you,very clear description,using the toggle switch to supply/cut power to my caravan cameras to screen in car.Seems by plugging and unplugging constantly stuffs the screen. 🍺🍺👍from South Australia.👍
@jeremykent6020
4 жыл бұрын
Great explaining man.. Being a career machinist, 14 years soo far. Electrical shit seems to make my brain reboot as i sit there lookin like a neanderthal. Lol. So you explaining it different ways really helped, appreciate it guys! 🤘
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Im glad i could help. Sometimes these things trips us all up. No big deal. Luckily, youtube lets me do this. Lol
@gabrielseaff487
Ай бұрын
Excellent video and information. Thank you for sharing 👍🙏🫡
@GreenLegendRan
2 жыл бұрын
I installed one of these without testing which was Ground, Load, and Source, and load was center, as you found out, but since I hadn't tested the switch, I reversed the Source and Ground, and the result was a short, as power was able to travel into the Ground pin and right back out the Source pin (electrifying ground), completing a circuit and causing an unexpected spark shower, as these same switches are also usually rated for 20A 120V AC, and the appliance I was using it on was just that. After finding my mistake and restoring a safe situation, I hunted around for a video to confirm, and this is a good explanation of how to do it right, but just for everyone's information, if you do get it wrong, it's possible that you can create a short that dumps A/C current to ground, which should trip a breaker or blow a fuse. Even worse, if you make this mistake on 120V A/C in a home that doesn't have proper grounded outlets, you can electrify the grounded case of an appliance and get shocked. I know this channel is oriented toward automotive uses, but my experience is that these switches are designed and used in A/C appliances, too, so I'm just writing this experience up in hopes the cautionary tale will drive home the point that you need to test the prongs and not just slap an identical looking switch into something to replace one that broke, especially if the new one has no labels.
@couchrider6228
2 жыл бұрын
I know the car guy is messin up. Word.
@wurble
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I put a pair of front fog lamps on my car and installed the toggle switch in the centre console. I ran the live from the toggle switch into the fuse box and piggy backed a fuse that only goes live when the ignition is switched on (just in case I forget to turn off the toggle switch). All working perfectly. Thanks for the break down!
@AutodidactEngineer
Жыл бұрын
What happens if you flip supply with earth? Does the light still come on? Edit: What I mean is, can the direction of the negative/ ground be flipped and still acheve the same result? I'm asking because I don't have a multimeter and have no idea what is plus and minus, the wires all are same colour!
@myonlinecarguy1
Жыл бұрын
If the + and - is wored backward on a switch, you may damage your "device" that you are wiring to. As the device needs +.... or it needs -, to semd it the wrong one would be devastating. I suggest you find a way to confirm your +,- properly before making any connections.
@born2freeandrea317
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Building a tumbler turner. Wanting to use led switch. This helped a lot. Thanks
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, just seeing this. Im glad it helped out. I have a few friemds that do the custom tumblers too. Super cool to watch in time lapse, lol
@sat20387
4 жыл бұрын
It would be great to see a switch broke open to see how the connection is made . Also your actual switch had the positive in and positive out next to each other with the ground ( brass colored spade ) at the end. ALL in ALL your explanation really really helped me understand and complete my project. Albeit I think I shorted the rocker which caused the led light to stop working. Thank you very much
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Oh that fantastic. Hope the burnt LED wasn't from me and your project is up and running.
@alanchappell414
3 жыл бұрын
Used your set up on 240ac switch, no problem at all👍👍great channel👌👌
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, nice. Just make sure ur switch is made to handle that much current -AC pass through.
@alanchappell414
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 yep 10amps at 240v AC👌👌
@choikihoon1976
3 жыл бұрын
This is mofoking easy to understand. you genius! thanks a million!
@chadlavender5267
3 жыл бұрын
Hey bro I appreciate the illustration's over & over again. I would have been totally wrong wire a toggle switch for my a/c compressor and it is 101° where I live. Thank you
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man i hope it really does help, i know i can be repetitive, but i try and show slightly diff ways, ive learned that people learn so many diff ways. So i just play my part to try and help.
@TINKcustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful as I had the exact same unmarked switch, thanks
@kylelentine
4 жыл бұрын
another excellent well explained video..thanks so much again
@kevinloewen1736
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help. I am wiring up a switch and a few accessories on a Garmin Livescope fishing shuttle.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Oh nice! Very cool. 😎
@shelbydavidjackson2678
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I been messing up my wiring yu get a gold star buddy I'm going to try it know on my project tracker (usmc) marine for my son thanks again yu helped me out with yur awesome teaching wish there was something I could do for yu.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you man. I dont need anything back. Thanks though. Good luck with ur project.
@ernestosanchez2462
2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Very helpful information, Thanks, rewiring tractor to sprayer tank flimsy switch, replacing it with a toggle switch.
@martinayala1897
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the teaching you made my day.!! 👍👍
@mattie5259
2 жыл бұрын
This video was crazy helpful
@dodgygeezah4707
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation! Thanks mate ☺
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i appreciate you having taken time to comment. 🙏
@ScientiaPotentiaEst1
4 жыл бұрын
I want the lighted 3 prong lighted toggle switch to stay on until I turn the switch on, then turn off when I turn off the load. Will that work?
@chapelchamp8350
4 жыл бұрын
Well done, learn a lot thank you!
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck with your project.
@audie6204
Жыл бұрын
With mutimeter on center pin and end pin you say that is power in and out. Drawing you show power in and out on both outside pins???
@Hmstowe
10 ай бұрын
This is so helpful! You are a great teacher!
@ob1488
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what’s I needed to know. Thanks and I subbed. Greetings from the UK.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Im glad it helped out and appreciate the sub ✌
@timatkinson5103
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Well explained.
@jayell8253
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video, bro. But 1:52 the markers without covers is killing me.😄
@stoopyman1651
Жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative. But I am still stuck on a single pole, double throw switch to raise and lower and trolling motor. I cannot seem to get it wired correctly.
@johnviera3884
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. But you confused people with that drawing ground in the middle after just verifying the gold pin ground on the outside.
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate taketing the time to comment. Insight is always super helpful for us to better the channel. In this case, we honestly i did it on purpose. In my examples my gold pin tested how it did. But everyone elses could be diff or may not have the gold pin. I wanted to show the switch function, not just the "answer". Because each answer is going to be slightly different from the next.
@johnviera3884
2 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 oh I see. Yes. It’s always important to test and verify. Especially when it’s made in China.
@CynthiaSparks-h9m
Ай бұрын
Is there any way you can do an instructional video like this on a 5 pin, push button, light up halo switch with harness/socket/plug? Not sure of the proper terms sorry. Thank you!
@kylebainter8595
2 жыл бұрын
I'M STUCK!!!! I know I am way over thinking this, even with the toggle being labeled! I am wiring a 3 prong LED Toggle as an on and off switch for my dual volt meter (1 for main battery, 1 for system power supply)! I have a volt meter on my RCA Bass Knob that has a very fast re-up time, but want this one there for extra confidence if you will. Also, I removed the cigarette lighter and assembly as it is a perfect location to monitor. So, if anything easier to follow, lol! Switch has Power, Acc, ground labeled.
@charleswetegrove3363
3 жыл бұрын
yesss! subscribed!. quick question if i were to wire an inline fuse, i could do it on supply or load side correct?... would it work on the earth side though/ is there a preference or a logic behind it?
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the supply side, closer to the power source. The reason is that the fuse placement protects all the wire after it. So if it suoer close to the pwr source, if there is an issue with the switch, device, pinched wire, all of those would trip the fuse and the whole wire would be protected. Vs possibly the wire burning up until the problem reached the fuse.
@herrebel1100
Жыл бұрын
Can I wire this up on an led switch without having to have the led lit. I have a wiring harness that has the 3 wires that go to switch but I don’t want the led lit as I don’t want it to continuously draw power from my battery. I should I’m waiting auxiliary lights on a motorcycle so not much wiggle room with extra battery life. How can I just skip the led light on the switch. Thank you so much this video explains a lot!!
@jacktaff1
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Great video. Is it possible for a diagram of multiple toggle switches as i have ten to wire on a kayak
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Message me in the company facebook. (Defiant audio) i can probably help better there with that one.
@johngolembiowsk6813
9 ай бұрын
So that was awsome could you make a video about relay switches?. You explain in a way i can understand. I want to wire truck bed lights and i keep seeing that i need a relay
@MEGAPARTY140
2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video and info. I would like to know what if the led 3 prong switch is connected on the ground line instead of the positive line how would that be connected???
@judymiller2232
Жыл бұрын
Great instructions! Thank you!
@Spanner-oh1te
4 жыл бұрын
Should i install inline fuse between + battery to + switch ? If the devices power approx 10 watt how many ampere fuse should i install? Thks mate
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, an inline fuse should always be considered. As far as aperage size, i cant know that answer. It will come down to your device "load". It will say there, how much draw it has.
@smoothstyleconcrete
11 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank so much . 👍🏽😎
@randybarnhart6976
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Oh thats great. Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your project.
@boofy081965
4 жыл бұрын
I have a ARB compressor with a rocker switch and led the light stays on all the time can I add a switch to break the power to on or off then turn on the rocker switch to on?
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Electrically, if your asking, can you install a secondary switch, to activate/deactivate a primary switch, you absolutely can.
@papabill52able
6 ай бұрын
I understand everything your saying. Question: can I reverse the input & output? I'm installing a led toggle switch but I want the led light to come on when I turn off the device, which is for my overdrive. The light on will tell me my overdrive power is off. I turn it off temporarily for racing purposes.
@myonlinecarguy1
6 ай бұрын
Reversing in/out wouldnt change the illumination. Because it's simply "connected /not connected" there's it "technically" no in/out. In order to change the led activity, you would maybe use a double pole/double throw switch. So that "off", has a seperate "output"
@zaclee3782
3 жыл бұрын
How do I replace a 2 prong toggle with a 3 prong LED rocker? The 2 prong is already wired in. Is it as easy as just cutting the 2 wires that go to the 2 prong and wiring it to the 3 prong rocker?
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Sort of. You will.also need to run 1 more wire to either power or ground the LED. Whichever is opposite of the load your passing through the open/close side.
@sonjabarnette1517
3 ай бұрын
So...red and white wire to silver prong and black ground to cooper prong? I am wiring LED light on glolf cart
@doranboucher1166
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks working on 63 triumph wirering
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I hope it all works out for you on the bike.
@doranboucher1166
3 жыл бұрын
Its a car but thanks 63 herald
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Oh haha. I thought triumph the motorcycle, lol
@herbkrapf1013
Жыл бұрын
Hope you can help me out, installed power mirrors on my truck and hooked up a toggle switch for the heated element in the mirror but every time I connect the ground my fuse blows. If I leave the ground off the heat works I just don't get the led on the switch. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
@kirkcumberland904
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lorddeltyler8211
3 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, I was wondering if you could help me out. I watched your video then I had a go wiring the toggle switch up myself but as soon as I ground the earth cable, the LED lights up and stays on regardless of weather the switch is in the on or off position Thanks 😊
@jibzz4749
Жыл бұрын
In the case of the second switch, would I be able to use the same wire for both outer prongs and then use the ground wire in the middle?
@andrewf2630
Жыл бұрын
Is the gold colored prong hot/ power or ground? If I have a toggle switch like the one used in the video, does it connect gold colored prong to power, middle prong to device, 3rd prong ground?
@ericclark8258
Жыл бұрын
I have headlights/yellowfog lights in one lense,, will a three way toggle switch work for this type of led light
@familygofast2058
Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup, grâce à toi, j’ai pu réussir à comprendre pourquoi il fallait mettre une masse à cet interrupteur, àfin de pouvoir allumer ce fameux voyant mdr 😂 👍👍👍
@myonlinecarguy1
Жыл бұрын
De rien, je suis contente de pouvoir aider. Merci pour regarder!
@raymatthews9978
Жыл бұрын
totally confusing - in your continuity test, you show that the centre pin and one outside pin are the open close for the power and the gold is ground. And they you draw a diagram and use the two outside pins as the open close power for the power line. What gives?
@Elratauru
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter which ones are the prongs or where are they, the only thing that matters is that you have two positive prongs and one that will be ground / negative. Both positive prongs will connect when the switch is turned on, and the ground prong is just for the LED to power on. You could wire just the two prongs and forget 100% about the ground one.
@paulweston8184
Жыл бұрын
@@Elratauru He's just saying, if you are going to draw three contact point on the board, it would be helpful if he drew them the way they were oriented on the switch. From left to right on the board he has what looks like left prong to positive on battery, middle prong groung, right prong to device. This was not the right way to draw it on the board. It should'vd read left prong to positive on battery, middle prong to device. right prong to ground. Why hold the switch up to the board if you are going to label the board wrong.
@2ndgenjohn576
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you!
@ameliaduran7716
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for this diagram, it was super helpful! I was working on painting the interior cabinets in a 2002 Ford Econoline Eclipse, I made the mistake of unhooking the rocker switch wires without taking a picture first of how the wires were connected. When I connected them back I can't get it to work at all no matter what combination of the three wires I use. So my question is: can a rocker switch go bad or could I have blown a fuse somehow by misinserting the wires again? I really didn't disturb the wires connecting the lights etc much when removing the cabinets, so I don't want to think there is a short in the wires somewhere can I already reinstalled the cabinets, UGH, HELP! I ordered a multimeter today LOL
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Youll def need a meter. *its possible theres a blown fuse if its a 3 wire switch * it wouldnt be a dead short still, as the fome fuse wouldve just blown at this point. *your meter will sort a fuse, and confirm power, once it arrives. Everyone should have a meter. For sure. * i wouldnt freak out, i doubt any significant damage has hapoened. Deep breath and meter the shit outta those line soon as your able to.
@ameliaduran7716
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 THANKS so much Eliot! Fingers crossed its just the switch then. I ordered a new one too just in case.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Its def possible. But really absolute worst case is just a dome light fuse. I would disconnect the wires and wait till your meter shows up. So you can test.
@ameliaduran7716
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 All the other dome lights work tho, it's just the ones attached to this particular switch. I gotta find the manual to see if the fuses are separated (I think? - lol)
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh i see....
@Banker405
2 жыл бұрын
Can you help with a momentary switch added to a 3 prong power switch
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
Ill do what i can. Mesaage me on IG. " @myonlinecarguy1 ", messages are faster there.
@rcwildman9255
Жыл бұрын
What If I’m just using it for a jumper to cut the circuit for a positive wire, but I want the led to light up too? Do I jump the led to the output load?
@ty6896
Жыл бұрын
So in the case of wiring the switch to a relay, how do you do that? #30 is from battery.
@bfrankz3332
4 жыл бұрын
I got a three prong but just want to use the load and supply and keep the earth out of it. Would this be ok or is it better to get a two prong switch?
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Thats fine. The "earth " or "ground" is to light the LED of the switch. But not needed for the switch to actually manage your device on/off.
@tetiitet
7 ай бұрын
this is not SPDT which is also have 3 pins but the wiring diagram is not like that right? since u said that the 1st and 3rd pin or in and out is connected.
@scottneumann9706
2 жыл бұрын
A long video on how to hooked up the switch but never shows the switch being hooked up. Good white board info but actually wiring the switch would have been nice.
@josuesanchez2742
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for video 💪
@schwarry1
2 ай бұрын
When I turn the switch off, the led comes on. When I turn it on, the led goes off. That is without the "earth" prong even used or plugged in. Where should that prong be grounded to? Can it just be a common ground, or does it need to be grounded to the device? This is not connected to the ignition, so I don't want the light staying on all the time.
@billsherenow
Жыл бұрын
If I'm not mistaken your drawing was incorrect. Because you had it looked like a battery or power box with two leads coming off it to a lite bulb which would had been either your neutral and load leads if it was Ac. Or pos/neg if it was direct current. A those two leads would be what those two lead should be between the bulb and source and depending on which switch you have both wires goes to the switch and the load should go to two terminal and neg or neutral goes to the other.So when the switch is thrown one way your device is lit up and when it is turned off then your switch is lit up. Let me know if that is not like this. Thank You
@myonlinecarguy1
Жыл бұрын
While i drew a "bulb", it represented an LED light, and the battery 8mage along with labeling of + and - , is pretty clear of dc power. Also, the videos are all about toggle switches, not light switches. Apologies if somehow it gave any impression of AC, POWER, but in the Audio of the video, there is a ton of context explaining eveything as well. If you only skipped to the image only, you might find quite a lack of information that way.
@billsherenow
Жыл бұрын
@MyOnlineCarGuy1 It was more me and when the switch was labeled earth I take that as in Ac electric with load / com / earth grnd. Because with mobile electronics we just used pos / neg . Maybe it wouldn't of been so miserable leading if they haven't used earth on the switch and just used pos / neg cause then would make it sound so bad by earth grnd the switch but not earth grnd the lite. Thank You
@emanuelbraga84
2 жыл бұрын
Can I run a ground from the switch to medal or does it have to go to the battery like illustrated . I ran a cooling fan and grounded the fan on the chassis instead of going to the battery.
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
The ground for the led portion came come from any ground.
@emanuelbraga84
2 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 that was a fast answer thank you… very much appreciated!!! Liked and Subscribed!!! :)
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, your welcome. I happened to be responding to all the messages when i saw your message come in. I appreciate the sub, good luck with your cooling fan @emanual.
@juliusnewberry1814
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how to use a taggle switch on a power car window
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
For this you would need a "double pole, double throw" switch. It is very different. I would suggest to hire help or mechanic for this one.
@BionicWheel
8 ай бұрын
I have a circuit in a wiring harness that’s relaying information. Will the LED interfere with the amount of voltage the sensor receives by any reasonable amount? Can I use the 3-prong switch without ground wired up to eliminate the LED from the circuit all together? Or is it necessary for function?
@myonlinecarguy1
8 ай бұрын
The led is not necessary for the " pass through " portion to work properly. The answer is yes, you can skip the ground. Also, if the "pass through" is data, resistance, will be introduced and it may skew/disrupt/coruot the data passing through.
@FixationwithCarnage
Жыл бұрын
i have a switch thats one of those that springs back into place for on and off.(slides up and then bounces back down when let go) it has 4 pins and 3 have continuity in the switches stationary position and those 3 have continuity with the 4th pin when the switch is being toggled. It seems the first 3 pins are continuous with ground. Im a bit lost on why it doesnt have an input and output. Any ideas with that and how to use it?
@Smalltechguy
3 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a three prong switch to turn on a oil cooler fan on a ATV. I've tried to boil the sensor to see if I can get any reading in which I had, but I've ran my three wires to the switch Earth/ground/black then Load/ATV Fan then Supply being the hot side of the battery with an inline fuse??? Or do I just take both the black and red straight to the battery?? thanks
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you wired it correct. However. Some devices need (-) to turn on. They arent always a (+) trigger. Maybe that could be the issue here. Id look inot the cooler and make sure (+) is what it needs.
@Smalltechguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 wow that was quick..thanks. So I'm fixing to head out to the shop and hope my hunch is right. I followed along with your video when you were using the multimeter on ohms setting. When I turned the switch on, the far prong being earth and supply were connected but once the switch was turned off, earth and load were beeping.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a "continuity " test is always so very helpful. The explanation you just gave, i got from someone else yesterday. Said the same thing. That there was continuity between gnd prong and another but inly in "off position". In their case, the device worked, but ONLY when the switch was in the off position. And the LED on the switch NEVER lit.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Heres what i would suggest. 1) run remotely. Power and ground straight to the fan, verify it works and which wires are (+) and (-). 2) note continuity of the switch 2 prongs, which "beep" when "on", and which prongs "beep" when "off". 3) wire in ONLY the 2 prongs that beep when "on". Dont worry about getting the LED Or 3rd prong wired yet. (At this point, switch should activate fan when flipped on, although LED wont work yet. )
@Smalltechguy
3 жыл бұрын
cool, so now the LED light works going directly to the battery. So I am assuming now to just take that last wire being load and take that into the red side of the fan motor?? thanks
@franknaiman5219
Жыл бұрын
Question.....does the led in the switch stay on all the time...tnx
@myonlinecarguy1
Жыл бұрын
Not when using (+) for the pass through and wired proper. The led should ONLY turn on when device is activated through the switch.
@SneekyFab
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wondered with these why the led can’t be set up in series within the switch. Is this just do omit voltage drop from the light in the switch?
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Well, it sort of is. As it is at least in series of the "input" voltage. It needs its own ground though because a switch doesnt use both power and ground to function. Being as the switch is just a disconnect in series of only power or ground for the device. (Usually power) .
@kookabar1
10 ай бұрын
So what about when I want to tap into my high beam where do I hook that wire to ?….the battery side or the light side
@tidan1
3 жыл бұрын
Can I wire the LED ground to the load side of the switch to have the LED light up only when the device I'm powering is active/engaged...for example I'd like my torque converter lockup to illuminate the LED in the switch only when it's in lockup mode, in this case 4th gear.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
You can wire the led to to light when in the "on" position yes, however. Theres no need to make it a common ground. Because the led also needs that power leg to pass through. So no matter what, "on" = on....for the led....
@tidan1
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 So if I wire the LED ground to the outgoing load/accessory tab, it will illuminate the LED only when the torque converter lockup is actually engaged?
@masiekuh3745
3 жыл бұрын
what if you dont have that fancy tester to figure out which togels are input and output?
@lisarubin94
4 жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb question but I'm wondering what would happen if you connected the switch ground to the negative terminal of the bulb instead of in the center of the negative wire/negative battery terminal.
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Now, if your sayin the ground is ran from batt to bulb and rather then tapping in the middle.of the line, you wanna tap at bulb (-), this would would just as well. As long as its an active functioning ground..
@jayfinesse8228
2 жыл бұрын
So If u have a power , load , ground .. I did the steps but still not having power
@AutodidactEngineer
Жыл бұрын
Hi, You are supposed to splice two wires from the gold plated pin(-) one going to Source/Battery(-) and the other to the bulb then connect second pin to battery(+), after that connect the third pin to bulb. I hope this helps, but make sure the switch you are using is designed for AC or DC!! Don't mix them otherwise you will do like I did (I burned the LED indicator) and use a switch designed for DC, so when I connected it to AC it had blown the tiny LED which at the time I didn't know! And it sent me into a wild goose chase which at the end when I found out my mistake I mega facepalmed myself ;).
@patrickwood1430
4 жыл бұрын
IHi I was wondering if you could help me I’m To fit my car in to my 2010 Nissan Micra from scratch I bought them and I bought the on button switch but I’m not in the Sun sure how to do the wiring and could you please help me with this
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no idea what your saying. Im sorry. Can you try texting that again?
@patrickwood1430
4 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 good morning thank you for your reply I’m sorry you had no idea about what I was trying to say I will try to put it into more detail I have purchased a 5 pin rocker switch some 16 gauge wire and a new 2 pin. Monster horn which I want to fit to my 2010 Nissan micra so I’m not sure on how to wire everything together if you could help me with this I would much appreciated all the best Patrick from Manchester in the UK
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, i woukd need to know EXACTLY what your trying to do. Ajd see the switch. Theres so many diff types of 5 pin switches. I would suggest you call the company that makes the switch. As, i dont see why you would need a 5 pin switch at all.
@theresahammons3012
3 жыл бұрын
What wire would cause car not upstart the Taco switch is ran to the key nation without it and hooked it ground wire so it wouldn’t start
@SomeDude3000
3 жыл бұрын
The switch with the long prong in the middle, you didn’t say which one was earth, load or supply. Can you let me know which one is which please. I have the exact same switch I’m trying to wire up now
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
It should say on the side. I didnt share because each switch can be diff from the next.
@SomeDude3000
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 it’s exactly like the one in your video. Same label as well. But I think I got it. 👍
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Ok good to hear. Good luck with ur project Ray
@mikesoria2847
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 3 prong I'm trying to install it to a speaker. How do I install it?
@christinedelao7393
4 жыл бұрын
Hi my name is Christy I'm 62 years old I got a lot of medical problems I used to work in maintenance and with my father and he taught me a lot not a whole lot but enough to make it unusual that a woman could do I've been through a chronic depression my legs are messed up COPD and heart problems I work my butt off at my work but I never got recognized for anything I did they look to seem to be upset and amazing stuff I was so proud of to show them I never got a thank you and smile and week in the I like my father used to do nothing like good job nothing but the guy in maintenance finds a dead rat and he gets an award are we done to officers in the middle of the where Warehouse they were condemned nobody could be in them no more I told him that I'll get it done in two weeks he look like he wanted to see me quit so he made sure that I had to do with the rest of my areas to the building plus somebody that didn't come to work plus their areas and plus I had to do this job within a certain time I did amazing work I replace walls are two tone color the outside of the the office is cuz they're in the middle of the warehouse two tone colors Mervyn's colors cleaned up all the walls that we had holes in them and dents Cuts and Nails and Staples in why do go on and on two weeks later after I got done with it I got it done in 3 weeks it was beautiful I was so proud of myself for the ability and the talent they had inside me that I took after my father I loved it I loved it the day went by so quick sometimes I wouldn't take my brakes I didn't get a thank you good job nothing no recognition but two weeks later there other maintenance guys found a dead rat and they gave him an award and this other guy painted one room and they gave him an award and they make sure they set it at the same time and they're all looking at me like I wanted to see if I was going to fall apart of what right there I knew I'm against men that can't handle a woman that could do this kind of thing it was so stupid that they were stupid enough that they weren't confident enough to be able to do it themselves I was just having a good time but you showing that's how you do toggle switch thank you because I forgot how well little bit but I learned a lot from your 2 toggle switches 3 toggle switch I never knew about the three toggle switch so now I have to be able to put a light on putting a inflatable big boat together with the floor lights Navigator all kinds of stuff I'm fixing this boat up good I'm going to have a sixteen-year-old assistant I'm going to pay him for his time but he's going to learn a lot because the work I do always has my name on it and I always make sure that I do it right I'm going to try to make a video but I just hope I don't lose it because
@theblackproject-ard1221
2 жыл бұрын
I have a single wire that has power and would like to use this switch. Like I wanted to cut the power on that line using this 3 prong switch instead of 2 prong. Is that possible? How will I wire it? Sorry to ask. Thanks!
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
The cut wore becomes 2 wires when cut, that wires like the 2 prong. Then youll need a "ground wire " added, for the 3rd prong to light up the LED. Make sure to use a meter to confirm which pin is which.
@deceptionz187
Жыл бұрын
Sorry.. I have a 12 volt dc power supply, and a 12 volt LED light bar and a micro switch. How am I supposed to connect them together? The LED light bar has a wire that connects to the power supply and the power supply connects to the wall... but how do I connect the micro switch? Im trying to get the brake light to light up ON press (going to tuck it under my sim racing rig brake pedal so that the roller arm will press and activate the switch) and when pedal is released, that should turn off the LED light... omg, Ive been researching online for the past 4 hours and I cant find a single video on how to do this... please PLEASE help me sir...
@colinj3386
Жыл бұрын
The three prong switch you showed the outside copper colored tab was ground but the diagram you drew had the center prong as a ground so please clarify
@tinytrexgaming2649
Жыл бұрын
Not all toggles are built the same 🤦🏽♂️
@winstonsmiths2449
Жыл бұрын
@@tinytrexgaming2649 Yep, ask me how I know...LOL
@vincentaviles6891
Жыл бұрын
Show me a 3 prong switch with the gold prong in the middle
@alansugarman2631
3 жыл бұрын
Three prong baoman rocker switch. Works to turn load on and off. But led does not come on. Check to be sure ground is connected to ground. Amazon shipped 5 switches and none work. Sigh. If i attach ground to bat ground and another prong to positive should led come on when toggle switch??
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Its possible. While theres not many, some req (+) for the led.
@l7247357
Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should have put the prongs on the pic with the color. Ie: gold- neutral silver input/ output
@LoneWolfSnowplowing
2 жыл бұрын
The brass is supposed to be ground, but it's seems inconsistent on which end of the switch it's on. I look at a liot of diagrams online and the brass (ground) is on the LED end of the switch, power in is the center and farthest from led end is your load. Your switch, is like the one i just put in, the brass pin is fathest from the LED. problem with mine is that the LED lights up when the switch is off, and ush the toggle where the LED is, and the LED goes out. WTF
@23teewhy
Жыл бұрын
Does it have to go directly to the battery or a frame ground okay?
@jcs8997
10 ай бұрын
It needs to connect to the negative leg of the DC circuit. If the frame is grounded then anywhere to the frame. If the frame is not grounded to the negative of the battery, then connect to terminal or known negative.
@dwaynesykes194
3 жыл бұрын
My toggle switch stays lit up. What did I do wrong?
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
The gnd is right. But the "in" "out" are backwards.
@sangjayjaw9997
3 жыл бұрын
Features: Can be used as switch of ON/OFF, Horn and headlight of motorcycle/electromobile. Mount on handlebar,easy to install. Copper wire, safe and durable. It has a button for Horn, Left and Right Turn Signals Switch, ON/OFF button for Lights. Suitable for the motorcycle, Scooter and electromobile that the diameter of handlebar is 7/8" (22mm). Fits for most Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Can-Am and Polaris Motorcycles with 7/8" diameter handlebars. Specification: Material: ABS Plastic Shell + Copper Wire Fitment: 22mm (7/8") Handlebar Color: Black Working Voltage: DC 12V Size: Approx. 76mm x 59mm x 30mm / 2.99" x 2.32" x 1.18" Cable Length: Approx. 100cm / 39.37" Wire Installation: Yellow: Left Turn Signal Light Green: Right Turn Signal Light Blue: Headlights, One to the Negative, The Other to the Positive White: Horn, One to the Negative, The Other to the Positive Red: L Terminal Connected Flasher Notes: 1. Please check the size of your handlebar before making payment. 2. Please allow 0.5-1 inch difference due to manual measurement.(1 inch=2.54cm) Package Includes: 1 x Motorcycle Horn ON/OFF headlight Switch with Cable This is it, how do I go abouts connecting the two negative wires I have hooked up on the two switch, I only want the on and off switches hooked up on the new one I have don’t wanna blow up any fuses again
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
There ya go. According to those notes, both blue go to the 1 device and so on. Assuming the lighting are all led, then when you connect both blue if ot doesnt light up, swap the blue +,- and itll light up. And LED is a resistor-diode technically, so u cannot blow it up. If the wores are reversed (it just wont work) flip em amd itll work.
@sangjayjaw9997
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry brother but mine has two reds two white one brown one green one yellow
@sangjayjaw9997
3 жыл бұрын
@@myonlinecarguy1 so my two negatives I connect both to either the blue or white wires? But as for mine the colour is two red two whites do I connect same as the two wire switch running off either one line negative and positive? I just want to use it for same just on and off
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Then youll have to find an accurate color code. Its impossible for me to say. I didnt design the module, and the manufacturer chose those colors. y YOU'LL have to get it from them. But at least youll know, 1 pr is for headlight, 1 pair for horn. Then 1 wire L blinker, 1 wire R blinker , and 1 wire for the flasher module.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry i cant do more. But ur module is no "standard" in any way. You must find the correct diagram with the correct colors. And itll show you EXACTLY how they want it wired.
@prettichococat
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, a millon, You should me how to install a toggle switch. Jesse
@MariusLGerber
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a funny switch and need to know how. Where can I send a picture
@Ibian666
3 жыл бұрын
So the 3rd leg us literally just so the little light is able to light up? That... is far less confusing than i thought.
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Lol. The pass through function of the switch will work regardless to that LED leg.
@Ibian666
3 жыл бұрын
The silly part about this is that I just spent a few days trying to figure it out, and nobody had the good grace to draw a proper diagram or even just say "this leg is for the little blinky light". But that brings up a question from another vid. Someone was saying that he doesn't like the kind with two legs. Seemed to be concerned about safety. Is one type more secure than the other?
@myonlinecarguy1
3 жыл бұрын
2 or 3 prong is all the same. The pass through portion is a simple connect/disconnect. The led leg, add the las bit of a functional circuit to activate an LED. And and LED "technically " is an electrical diode. However....the fact that its a diode makes no matter because its not actually in the "pass through" part of the switch. So it doesnt protect anything. It simply lights up. That said...there are MANY MANY companies who make cheap.....and badass switches. That is the determining variable of safety. Whichever switch you decide to use, make sure its capable of passing/handling the electrical "amperage" (amps) you need. And that its rated for a/c or dc power whichever your using it for. Do that, and you'll be just fine. ADD a fuse to the power wire too, for good measure. No harm in that.
@equals-kl9hm
5 ай бұрын
Got it!
@craigmcearchern6731
2 жыл бұрын
So the toggle switch is actually wired between the battery and the led lights??
@myonlinecarguy1
2 жыл бұрын
Most higher amprage led lights use a "trigger wire ", the toggle, should be in that wire, not the main power. The led light bars and pods should have a diagram in their manual. I think a quick look at that may help clarify
@toddsawchuk7980
Жыл бұрын
Long confusing....get to the point, and dobt draw cause you cant
@davidaguayo7866
4 жыл бұрын
I have one switch like the one with the green led light which is the ground
@myonlinecarguy1
4 жыл бұрын
Each manufacturer is diff. If theres no paperwork, or colored/labeled prongs, a multi-meter is how to know the pass through prongs and the ground prong.
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