2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

lighting switches safely

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-12-04, 03:19 AM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
rs_1101's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: OC
Posts: 1,088
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
lighting switches safely

can you wire a switch so the ground and - are on the same line in a parallel fashion to avoid potential fuse failure?

im sorry but i do like lighted switches.. they make me feel important. all ive heard on the subject of lighting fuel cut switches is problems.. not one sucess story.
Old 07-12-04, 08:05 AM
  #2  
Seduced by the DARK SIDE

 
SureShot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
Posts: 7,323
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Since many for the electrical devices in our cars are controlled on the ground side, it is impractical to use a standard lighted switch.
I would go with a DPST switch so you could wire the switch light on the seperate pole.
Old 07-12-04, 10:05 AM
  #3  
Lives on the Forum

 
WAYNE88N/A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Coldspring TX
Posts: 5,721
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
rs 1101- you sound like you're talking about an AC circuit (house wiring) when you differentiate "ground" and "-"...You can't think like that on our cars...

Why are you guys having problems with lighted switches? I haven't used any, yet...
Old 07-12-04, 10:16 AM
  #4  
Seduced by the DARK SIDE

 
SureShot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
Posts: 7,323
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally posted by WAYNE88N/A
Why are you guys having problems with lighted switches? I haven't used any, yet...
The single pole parts store lighted switches have 3 connections.
(+, load, & ground for the light.)
They are for switching + on & off to a grounded accessory.
The light comes on with the switch.

If the load is powered, and your switching the ground, the light will always be on.

The light has to be on a seperate pole.

Last edited by SureShot; 07-12-04 at 10:21 AM.
Old 07-12-04, 10:27 AM
  #5  
Lives on the Forum

 
WAYNE88N/A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Coldspring TX
Posts: 5,721
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
You could try reversing the poles, using two different power supplies (one for the component, one for the light), and have them use the common ground...

This reminds me of the mind-boggling wiring of the three-way switches in house wiring (like you turn one switch on (or off) at one end of the hallway, and the light comes on, then walk down the hallway and turn the other switch off (or on), and the light turns off...weird stuff, man, lol...)
Old 07-12-04, 10:47 AM
  #6  
Seduced by the DARK SIDE

 
SureShot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
Posts: 7,323
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
My house has exterior lights all on the same circuit controlled by 3 switches.
I still haven't figured a easy way to put indicator lights on them.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rotor_veux
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
5
09-03-15 07:10 PM



Quick Reply: lighting switches safely



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:58 PM.