Simple? On/Off Switch Wiring...

redrooster · 06-03-2008, 11:09 AM

This may seem obvious to many of you, but I wanted to change out my on/off switch to my IPF driving lights. The only problem is that the existing IPF switch has three wires (red, black and white) and the replacement has only a positive and negative. I do know that one of the three wires to the IPF switch, (let's assume white), encorporates the wire which senses 12v power to the bike for activation of all accessories through the Centec fuse box. In order to make this work, would I need to connect the white wire to the relay which activates the Centec panel? Maybe I answered my own question...

Hotspice · 06-03-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redrooster

This may seem obvious to many of you, but I wanted to change out my on/off switch to my IPF driving lights. The only problem is that the existing IPF switch has three wires (red, black and white) and the replacement has only a positive and negative. I do know that one of the three wires to the IPF switch, (let's assume white), encorporates the wire which senses 12v power to the bike for activation of all accessories through the Centec fuse box. In order to make this work, would I need to connect the white wire to the relay which activates the Centec panel? Maybe I answered my own question...

Are you sure the new switch is + and - ?? Usually on a two wire switch you have an input and an output. If you have a meter you can just put one of the wires to a + source. If the other one is charges, flip the switch and it should loose it's charge.

Take the power out of the switch to the switched connector on the relay to the Centech and you're good to go..

P B G · 06-03-2008, 03:02 PM

All the 3 pole on off switches I have are I/O and a lead for the always on light.

redrooster · 06-03-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotspice

Are you sure the new switch is + and - ?? Usually on a two wire switch you have an input and an output. If you have a meter you can just put one of the wires to a + source. If the other one is charges, flip the switch and it should loose it's charge.

Take the power out of the switch to the switched connector on the relay to the Centech and you're good to go..

Thanks for the reply. BTW, you sold me the switch ;-). I'm still confused. So if I take the voltmeter and check the three wires operating the existing IPF switch with the lights on and off what should I be looking for? (The IPF switch has a light which glows when the lights are off, and goes out when the lights are lit)

Hotspice · 06-03-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redrooster

Thanks for the reply. BTW, you sold me the switch ;-). I'm still confused. So if I take the voltmeter and check the three wires operating the existing IPF switch with the lights on and off what should I be looking for? (The IPF switch has a light which glows when the lights are off, and goes out when the lights are lit)

Not familiar with the IPF specifically but if it's existing you should be able to trace the wires to see where they go.

Some 3 pole switches have power in, power out, and ground.

I did find this diagram for IPF's on a truck but it's the OEM switch so maybe it's the same as yours?? http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/galle...ght_wiring.JPG

anonny · 06-03-2008, 08:42 PM

How many positions does the existing switch have? Does it have a light built in?

redrooster · 06-04-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by anonny

How many positions does the existing switch have? Does it have a light built in?

It is a simple on/off switch with a built in light.

the_gr8t_waldo · 06-05-2008, 10:22 AM

i've never heard of a IPF switch...but most lit switches---the + gets connected to your voltage scource, the (-) connect to the return to the battery (a lot of people refer to this as a "ground"-whatever), and the (??) connect to the device you are controling

Tail Gunner · 06-05-2008, 11:39 AM

This would be my GUESS. Using a volt meter with Black connect to negitive side of battery. Lights OFF. On switch Red wire would have 12 voltages Black wire would have 0 volts
White wire would have 0V
Lights ON
RED would still have 12v
BLACK would have 12v
White would have 0v
If the above is true then the Red and Black wires are the switch wires and the white wire is not used with the new switch.

Old Switch
Red (+)is from the battery (fuse box)
Black(+) goes to the controlled device (lights)
White (-) is for the built in light on the switch and is not needed if the new switch has no light

NEW Switch
Red (+)is from the battery (fuse box)
Black(+) goes to the controlled device (lights)

Andrew

06-03-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
redrooster ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Oddometer: 131	Simple? On/Off Switch Wiring... This may seem obvious to many of you, but I wanted to change out my on/off switch to my IPF driving lights. The only problem is that the existing IPF switch has three wires (red, black and white) and the replacement has only a positive and negative. I do know that one of the three wires to the IPF switch, (let's assume white), encorporates the wire which senses 12v power to the bike for activation of all accessories through the Centec fuse box. In order to make this work, would I need to connect the white wire to the relay which activates the Centec panel? Maybe I answered my own question... __________________ Rusty ___________ '10 R12GS Fairfax, VA

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anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,955	How many positions does the existing switch have? Does it have a light built in? __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

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P B G Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Chicago Oddometer: 9,781	All the 3 pole on off switches I have are I/O and a lead for the always on light.

06-05-2008, 10:22 AM	#8
the_gr8t_waldo Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: tacoma warshington Oddometer: 1,849	i've never heard of a IPF switch...but most lit switches---the + gets connected to your voltage scource, the (-) connect to the return to the battery (a lot of people refer to this as a "ground"-whatever), and the (??) connect to the device you are controling

06-05-2008, 11:39 AM	#9
Tail Gunner The road never ends Joined: Apr 2007 Location: The Sunshine State - Redmond, WA Oddometer: 1,510	This would be my GUESS. Using a volt meter with Black connect to negitive side of battery. Lights OFF. On switch Red wire would have 12 voltages Black wire would have 0 volts White wire would have 0V Lights ON RED would still have 12v BLACK would have 12v White would have 0v If the above is true then the Red and Black wires are the switch wires and the white wire is not used with the new switch. Old Switch Red (+)is from the battery (fuse box) Black(+) goes to the controlled device (lights) White (-) is for the built in light on the switch and is not needed if the new switch has no light NEW Switch Red (+)is from the battery (fuse box) Black(+) goes to the controlled device (lights) Andrew