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04-19-2019, 09:32 AM
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Installing landing gear switch
Hello out there! I’m in the process of replacing my landing gear switches. Bought them from Amazon. They are opposite from the old ones. They work in reverse when connected the same way as the old ones. I’ve tried a few times changing the wires around but I don’t want to burn up the switch. Anybody know the correct way? It’s a standard 4 prong with the jumpers
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04-19-2019, 11:10 AM
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BajaMike, are you saying up is down and down is up ? The switch is a two pole,double throw center off momentary with an "X" jumper ,correct ?
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04-19-2019, 11:10 AM
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Reverse the motor leads.
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04-19-2019, 11:11 AM
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04-19-2019, 12:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clifford j
BajaMike, are you saying up is down and down is up ? The switch is a two pole,double throw center off momentary with an "X" jumper ,correct ?
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Yes,there’s a pink wire red wire a 2 black. Leave the black and switch the red/pink?
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04-19-2019, 12:52 PM
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Reverse the two wires or the motor leads. 12VDC is polarity sensative so it will make ZERO difference to the switch or motor.
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04-19-2019, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bajamike1000
Yes,there’s a pink wire red wire a 2 black. Leave the black and switch the red/pink?
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NO!
Look at Old Biscuit's drawing
swap the long black and red
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swap the short black and pink
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04-21-2019, 08:14 AM
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Thank you to all that replied about the switch! Changed the leads and walaa!
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04-21-2019, 12:46 PM
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when my switch was acting up.... I installed a 12v 50 amp winch reversing solenoid that I purchased on Amazon for $18 or so.... my switch would heat up and cause issues..... but now the solenoid carries all the load... for me this was a better fix than that small switch caring all that load...
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04-21-2019, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jelag
when my switch was acting up.... I installed a 12v 50 amp winch reversing solenoid that I purchased on Amazon for $18 or so.... my switch would heat up and cause issues..... but now the solenoid carries all the load... for me this was a better fix than that small switch caring all that load...
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Mine was changed at some point to two separate switches. That is a good idea though. Thanks for the insight
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04-21-2019, 01:30 PM
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Quote:
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Mine was changed at some point to two separate switches. That is a good idea though. Thanks for the insight
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Come to find out after two new switches. Whoever cut the hole for the duel switches, cut the hole too small and it was putting pressure on the switches making them stick. So after a little fileing that fit good and problem solved. That is after changing the motor leads
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