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Old 07-18-2013, 01:01 PM
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I'm needing to wire in my Hobbs switch asap; however, I'm unsure which wire is positive and which is negative that lead into the switch. The Hobbs switch does a need a 12v source correct??

This is the switch I have:

http://www.lsxtune.com/shop/product_...roducts_id/576

This is the pig tail I have:

http://www.lsxtune.com/shop/product_...roducts_id/844

As you can see both wires on pigtail are black and I don't see any markings designating positive or negative on the switch.

I tried calling LSXtune for help, but the guy that deals with these switches is out of town.

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Its an open switch that closes when the preset pressure is reached.
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Originally Posted by fall line
its an open switch that closes when the preset pressure is reached.
That doesn't help me much.
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both wires are the same. one is in, one is out. when the preset pressure is reached. it connects the circuit. like turning on a light switch. you connect the wires.

hope that explains it ok.
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Originally Posted by ls1fan00
both wires are the same. one is in, one is out. when the preset pressure is reached. it connects the circuit. like turning on a light switch. you connect the wires.

hope that explains it ok.
Thank you ls1fan00. That's what I was looking for!
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There is no power and ground. Its either a power or a ground, your choice.



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