Wiring 2 sets of lights to a on-off-on 7 terminal switch

[Bpracing1127]

I want to wire 2 sets of lights say A and B. On one side of the switch I want only set A on. On the other side of the switch I want both A+B on. How do I wire these together? Here is the back side of my switch

 

[DLC]

You bought the wrong switch, get another one just like it boom done! 2 switches for 2 lights!

or you need a switch - off on on

how is your switch wired right now ? Take a pic & post it

im guessing pin 3&6 are not being used on your current switch….

 

[Bpracing1127]

You bought the wrong switch, get another one just like it boom done! 2 switches for 2 lights!

or you need a switch - off on on

I couldn’t find that switch

 

[DLC]

I have a blue switch here at the house but it’s only on off you can have

 

[Racey]

You need to either use a set of relays or a high current diode.

That type of switch has a pretty low current rating, so depending on what kind of load the lights are running 3 relays may be the better bet.

Nevermind.... See post 10 below

 

[Bpracing1127]

You need to either use a set of relays or a high current diode.

How would you wire it up with relays?

 

[Racey]

How would you wire it up with relays?

Edit: See post below.

 

[Racey]

SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW (SPDT)

DPDT

 

[Racey]

You know, on second thought if that is a DPDT switch this should work with no additional relays or anything.....

 

[rrrr]

You know, on second thought if that is a DPDT switch this should work with no additional relays or anything.....

View attachment 1072865

I was just about to post this. It's pretty common for a DPDT switch to operate the navigation and anchor lighting, separately and individually.

 

[HydroSkreamin]

Looks just like a snowplow light switch to swap between original vehicle lights and plow frame lights. No relay needed.

 

[Racey]

I was just about to post this. It's pretty common for a DPDT switch to operate the navigation and anchor lighting, separately and individually.

Correct, and if you were using relays you would still only need 2 not 3.... I was thinking SPDT, Long day

 

[rrrr]

Correct, and if you were using relays you would still only need 2 not 3.... I was thinking SPDT, Long day

It's time to grab a beer, go outside and sit on the patio, and enjoy tonight's sky show.

Sky Show tonight, 12/8 UPDATE

EDIT: The same lineup will be in the sky tonight, but the planets will be further away from the moon and in a slightly different position. Three planets and the moon will be in close proximity tonight, a display that will be bright and impressive. The crescent moon will be surrounded by...

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[Racey]

It's time to grab a beer, go outside and sit on the patio, and enjoy tonight's sky show.

Sky Show tonight, 12/8 UPDATE

EDIT: The same lineup will be in the sky tonight, but the planets will be further away from the moon and in a slightly different position. Three planets and the moon will be in close proximity tonight, a display that will be bright and impressive. The crescent moon will be surrounded by...

www.riverdavesplace.com

Best advice I've gotten all day

 

[Bpracing1127]

You know, on second thought if that is a DPDT switch this should work with no additional relays or anything.....

View attachment 1072865

This worked perfect!!! Thank you RDP!! God I couldn’t figure that out lol.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

You know, on second thought if that is a DPDT switch this should work with no additional relays or anything.....

View attachment 1072865

I’m an idiot and when we tested this I didn’t have the +12v jumped to both terminals so it didn’t work and we started down the relay route.

The whole time I’m thinking “How is this different than a 4 terminal DPDT then?”

 

[Guest06]

Does it have to be an illuminated switch?
I’ve got two in my buggy that are
Off
On
Both On

13-220 : SEALED SWITCH/ PROGRESSIVE-12V-OFF/1 CIR ON /2 CIR ON - 20AMP

K-4 SWITCHES Part Number 04-13-220 : SEALED SWITCH/PROGRESSIVE-12V-OFF/1 CIR ON /2 CIR ON - 20AMP

www.k4direct.com

No ground as it’s not illuminated. Power to jumper to power then circuit A and then circuit B