need help with new switches

[bullfrogin83]

hey everyone, im having problems with my new switches. the old ones were 3 pole and the new ones are 4. I bought Off-On SPST switches from the boat store. They are suppose to illuminate white when panel lights are on, then red when the switch itself is turned on.

I was able to get the lights to work, but only by wiring it like an independent circuit (jumpered 3 to 6) - Want to wire it as a dependent & independent switch. The only way it works is if I bypass the switch altogether. See diagram. Please help!

 

[alldodge]

hey everyone, im having problems with my new switches. the old ones were 3 pole and the new ones are 4. I bought Off-On SPST switches from the boat store. They are suppose to illuminate white when panel lights are on, then red when the switch itself is turned on.

I was able to get the lights to work, but only by wiring it like an independent circuit (jumpered 3 to 6) - Want to wire it as a dependent & independent switch. The only way it works is if I bypass the switch altogether. See diagram. Please help!

Looks like your diagram didn't make the trip

 

[alldodge]

This might help


The listing from the right side post (Panel Illum) will be the power coming from your dash lighting. This is switched on/off
The bottom left post will go to ground
Main 12V fused source will go to top center (this is the wiper of the switch)
Top left goes to your load when turned on

 

[bullfrogin83]

put the double blacks on the lower left post,
put the double reds on the top left post,
put the main power on the middle post
we jumpered the double black to the bottom right- because no wire from key yet.
didnt work, then we replaced the double black wires with the main ground from the battery- still didnt work.
what am i doing wrong, please help, thanks