how do i wire a DPDT switch for a cut out?
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Most cutouts don't need a DPDT switch - an SPDT momentary will do the job fine. If the switch is a normal automotive one it will handle the current without the need for a realy as well. Just connect the center terminal of the SPDT switch to a power source and the outer terminals to the open wire and close wire respectively. Using the SPDT center off momentary switch means you can let go of the switch and it will return to the center (off) position when you have the cutout in the position you want.
To be honest, I don't even know what you would use the other side of a double pole switch for when connecting a cutout.
To be honest, I don't even know what you would use the other side of a double pole switch for when connecting a cutout.
WhiteBird00, I'm currently using the basic foglight switch (thread I asked you about probably 4-5 months ago) to energize a DPDT relay. When the relay engergizes, it connects power (+) to the green wire of a McCord cutout and grounds the red. When the foglight is energized, it then reverses for ground to the green and (+) to the red thereby shutting the McCord. I would recommend giving power to the cutout from a keyed source thereby avoiding ALWAYS having power to the relay. Would you agree this works? (sure hope so since I'm using it 
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Originally Posted by Duffster
WhiteBird00, I'm currently using the basic foglight switch (thread I asked you about probably 4-5 months ago) to energize a DPDT relay. When the relay engergizes, it connects power (+) to the green wire of a McCord cutout and grounds the red. When the foglight is energized, it then reverses for ground to the green and (+) to the red thereby shutting the McCord. I would recommend giving power to the cutout from a keyed source thereby avoiding ALWAYS having power to the relay. Would you agree this works? (sure hope so since I'm using it )
Duff
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In switches, a DPDT switch has six terminals whereas an SPDT switch has only three.
My cut out has two wires coming off the switch red + and a black -..where is the best place to hook them up..I am mounting the switch in the ashtry and running the wires forward through the consol..
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Not saying you have got to do it this way, but I ran my wires up under the rear passenger seat (little 1" rubber grommet) and wired it inside the car. Then ran the wiring along the center tunnel to the switch (which I have in my dash) above the radio. Personal choice. If you keep the wiring inside the car, less likely to get damaged or wet or what ever. . .
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Verdad Gallardo Yeah... I ran it up throuhg the floor through the center of the rubber OEM grommet in the floor with some silicon sealer to keep it from leaking..I was wondering where to hook up the wires to the switch ..
Originally Posted by slt200mph
Yeah... I ran it up throuhg the floor through the center of the rubber OEM grommet in the floor with some silicon sealer to keep it from leaking..I was wondering where to hook up the wires to the switch ..
