3 way switch question

FBPirate95

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My outboard trim trim switch on my side control has broken. Instead of spending $40 bucks on a new switch can I use a mom on/off/mom on switch? This it the switch I have, but I'm not sure how to wire it. There are only three wires coming from the trim motor. One red, one blue, one green.

Any advice?

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seabob4

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Re: 3 way switch question

Yeah, you can use it if you want...

Red to terminal 2, Blue to terminal 1, Green to terminal 3. Toggle switches work where the opposite terminal is energized regarding the way the switch is pressed. Press the top part, the bottom terminal is energized, and visa versa...
 
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Re: 3 way switch question

seabob4 said:
Yeah, you can use it if you want...

Red to terminal 2, Blue to terminal 1, Green to terminal 3. Toggle switches work where the opposite terminal is energized regarding the way the switch is pressed. Press the top part, the bottom terminal is energized, and visa versa...
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So nothing at all goes to 4,5,6?
 
Silvertip

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Re: 3 way switch question

The switch you show is the same as having two separate ON=OFF=ON switches in one housing. If you don't need the second side, it does not need to be wired. Keep in mind also that using this switch is a bit risky. Trim switches are MOMENTARY action meaning they return to OFF when released. If this switch is not that way, you risk motor damage by not turning the switch off.
 
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Re: 3 way switch question

Silvertip,
Even though it's a bit confusing, I think he got his point across...

mom on/off/mom on switch
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Momentary on/off/on...
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FBPirate95

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Re: 3 way switch question

Thanks guys. And yes it is a momentary on - off - momentary on switch.
 
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Re: 3 way switch question

Yup -- missed that little tidbit in his post. Sorry dudes.
 
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