lighted switch-how much drain???
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Bryan Tx.
lighted switch-how much drain???
just installed cut outs and the control switch has a lighted toggle. i put the switch in the console acc. hole and tied the wires to the acc. wires. the problem is that the hot wire stays hot all the time so the light stays on. the switch i have has a white light and when you push it down to open the cut outs it turns red, and when you push it up to close the cut outs it turns green. you let off the switch it goes back to the center position and the light stays white. how much battery drain will this light draw? thanks
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When I wired up a tach and digital clock in my son's honda, I used a really handy tool that has a pointed end and a red and green light in its handle. An alligator clip that is connected to the handle is clamped on to a ground (if you are looking for hot wires) or to a 12V source (if you are looking for a ground connection). The pointed end can easily pierce a wire's insulation and you can check whether the wire is hot when accessories are on by swithing the ignition from off to acc.
I think the tool cost me less than $5.00 - well worth the cost!
I think the tool cost me less than $5.00 - well worth the cost!
