How to wire an LED toggle switch , ( on-off 3 prong rocker switch ) 2020

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How to wire an LED toggle switch, "ON /OFF " switch basic. Applies to spot switches, non led switches, basic 3 wire switches (3 prong) . Generally used in 12volt installs for on off switches. It doesn't matter if its going into a Lamborghini , Ferrari or Bentley. Maybe even a Honda. Its all the same electrical.
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@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

(Below is a collection of my favorite toggle switches available on AMAZON) www.amazon.com/shop/myonlinecarguy1?listId=3VC6XB2R7NN0L&ref=idea_share_inf (If You found the video Helpful in any way..........That "Thumbs up" on the video Goes a LONG way for us here. Lets us know we are actually helping you all out. Thanks in ADVANCE)

@joelhodges6713 4 года назад

You said you wanted to know what happens when you hook it up wrong,,lol,,It smokes and burns up the negative wire!! sorry to say..I found out,,

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Oh no. Where you able to at least catch where you had wired it up wrong? Is your device ok? And whatever people may have ben around, ok?

@offroadtaverngeorgecvetkov6785 4 года назад

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@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Its more typical for the 3rd prong to be (-) , but each company does their own thing. If it is infact (+) and your passing (-) through in the toggle side. Then yes, you’ll have to source power from somewhere. However, that all sounds very backward. The internal led will req both (+) and (-) . So. Its more likely that your passing (+) through the toggle side, and needing (-) to finish the supply for the led. Verify the voltage of the toggle side, and then confirm the switches labeling to be safe.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thanks, hope it was helpful for you.

@chadpompa Год назад

I blew 6 fuses before I swallowed my pride and now I’m here.

@michaeldoneghy Год назад

You are not alone broham!!!

@yogibeer9319 9 месяцев назад

I feel your pain brother, thought I had drain bamage

@michaelgarcia5181 4 года назад

That was excellent bro, 56 years old and finally learned that dam switch! Haha....thanks again!

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thanks man. Im def glad i was helpful.

@craigstevens9734 2 года назад

Me too 56 thanks

@myonlinecarguy1 2 года назад

Im just trying to help who i can, lol

@Carloss80k Год назад

@@myonlinecarguy1 your def?!

@ssdistributingco 3 года назад

Finally someone explained this situation. I can wire my whole house, but couldn’t figure this out, until now. Thanks again

@Antti_Iltanen Год назад

Thank you so much!! Hundreds of millions of videos on RU-vid and no one's bothered to explain how to find out how a switch is wired internally. Not all switches are created equal and I got one with 3 prongs, absolutely no markings (all solid silver colour as well) and no idea which prong is which? I have a multimeter but never really used it, but now I can figure out how my switch works and can finally install some work lights on my SUV to help with reversing on dark forest paths and loading trailers. Thank you again for putting it into layman's terms and not assuming that everyone has a switch with clear markings or just naturally know how they function. 🙏

@mercedes_p124 3 года назад

This is deep! Ive been watching lots of videos about this connection and I have never commented to any1 of them,but why yours? Yes its because yours has REALLY REALLY deep and simply explanation! Good job bro! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Ah man, thats awesome. Im glad you appreciated the video and took the time to let me know. I hope it was helpful Dennis. Have a good one.

@_MHICKO_ 3 года назад

You sir is a money and life saver. I was going to have a professional install my led on my motorcycle but I happen to come across your video. I had just finished wiring my on/off switch to mine. Thanks again!

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Hey....thats awesome. Im glad it helped out..

@MichaelCreech 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful video! You broke it all the way down, which is apparently what I needed. I had been searching for over an hour trying to find something like you showed.

@MarkHollandsworth-ez6rp Месяц назад

Thanks for the explanation. Now I understand the switch I’m using, and won’t burn down my bookcases!

@ilickcarpet 4 года назад

You have a great knack for breaking complex concepts down and making sure the audience follows, whilst employing a humorous, energetic delivery that ensures absorption and understanding amongst those you're helping---I imagine you would make a great middle school teacher. Keep it up, thank you so much for your help.

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thanks. Im not sure if i would make a great teacher but i absolutely appreciate you taking the time out to watch and comment. Hopefully, whatever project you are working on goes smoothly for you.

@donalddavison1156 4 года назад

I was in the process of wiring a lighted switch in my trailer. I didn't know how to wire it. I watched your video and was able to successfully wire the switch without damage. Thank you for an explanation that was simple enough for anyone to understand

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

AH THATS AWESOME. So glad it was helpful for you.

@bigjobs5000 3 года назад

Your video explained perfectly why one of my wires attached two a two-terminal toggle was burning! Luckily no real damage as quickly uncoupled the battery. Great tutorial for both toggle types. Thanks mate.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

That's awesome. Really glad it helped out.

@michiganman845 4 года назад

Thank you for this! Adding the exact switch in my pop up camper to run a water pump from the battery. I am no longer nervous to do this. Thumbs up, great video!

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Awesome man. So glad it helped. I appreciate the thumbs up too. Means alot.

@chrisrocker1108 3 года назад

Wow dude thank you!!! Going to get a LED toggle for the LED lights on my motorcycle. Was going to just get the simple 2 prong toggle but now I know how to do the 3 prong LED. Thanks again bro!

@punkypixie6970 Год назад

omg..... u are a life saver .... I'm building out a camper and electrics are not my strong point.....lol... mind u nothing is in building a camper, complete novice, learning as I go.... and u have saved me pulling my hair out trying to wire a switch to my fridge... thank you.... and really help when ur 🥰🥰🥰 hot, and could sit watching u all day... lol....

@picklerick9024 3 года назад

Thank you for the help this makes everything much easier to understand now I can put extra lights on my broken looking moped someone stole from me before...

@mfranck100 3 года назад

Thank you! Replacing toggle on rv portable macerator pump. Original ran over by friend. Second one melted due to 10 gauge wire being spliced with 12 gauge wire....whoops! Honestly didn't think batteries could cause a motor to put out so much heat. I liked the ease of the led lighted switch and seen that it was available in 12v 30A, as I needed. Got home and looked at it and was stumped. Found your video in a search. I appreciate the diagram and how well you explained. Thank you! My mother is very grateful to you for saving her from having to go out into the night to our house. It reminds her too much of the scary outhouse runs as a child. So glad we never had to experience that. As it was, my feet barely touched the ground when I turned my bedroom light off. I should have been in the long jump of the Olympics.

@markleblanc6784 3 года назад

Thanks for this. I have watched a bunch of videos on this and they just say this goes here and this goes there. You explained what it does and how it works, and I now understand what I am doing.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Ah man thats awesome. I always hope thats how it goes. So, this is great to hear for sure.

@ONeills1918 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing. So well demonstrated.

@cornishplanthunters4768 Год назад

cant thankyou enough ! so well explained at last someone on you tube who explains it all absolute star !!!

@timsollers1790 2 года назад

I totally needed that put it in simple terms and diagrams. Seriously thanks!!

@traderryan713 2 года назад

Preciate it. Good explanation. Im just trying to wire these 6 (3w-12v) LED to 1 switch. I got it now. Thanks. All +'s off lights joined together to 1 terminal on output. 1 wire from fuse box to other input. All grounds together from lights and the ground from fusebox as 1 terminal for ground.

@myonlinecarguy1 2 года назад

Sounds about right.

@jfly578 3 года назад

Excellent video, so clearly explained simply because you showed the circuitry involved, couldn't be better. I looked at the top three featured videos on how to wire up a 3 pin toggle switch and they were conflicting in their explanations primarily because they did not explain the circuitry. Now I can get back to wiring up my campervan with confidence! Thank you.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thabks for the great feedback. It greatly appreciated.

@rebeccadavitt5448 3 года назад

This video was awesome!! Thank you for the in depth explanation!

@moirawade6246 2 года назад

Yes very helpful, something so easy was a complete mystery. Thank you thank you. I was hooking up an electric water heater in RV. And it was in a place that got easily bumped on. Thank you so much.

@qevgun 4 года назад

Clear instructions thanks... subscribed

@kratoisamuryu4227 3 года назад

I want to start doing resin art with led lights. And I've been looking around for guides and no one has been informative and easy to understand as you! Thank you for your help!

@bryanjohnson5080 Год назад

Thank You!! Amazing helpful! Cleared everything up for me in an easy to understand way.

@10Gtroll 3 года назад

Just watched this and there is no way anyone should mess this up; very detailed instruction. Thanks for posting this video.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thanks man. I appreciate the comment. And im really glad it helped you out.

@brianmahoney7750 2 года назад

Great video. I now understand how the switch works...Many thanks!!!

@RevMark 3 месяца назад

OMG!! I think you've saved my sanity four years later. Only five 10am and two 15amp fuses later. I needed to connect the ground hooked to the gold tab.

@noeygarza6522 4 года назад

Finally after watching this over and over, I get it. Mine has two relays involve. Now my relay get activated so does my LED light. Thank you so much.

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thats great, im glad it was helpful and got you going.

@russelljairell4766 3 года назад

Great tutorial I watched 2 0ther and had no idea what was going on. Yours was abundantly clear. Thank you

@rogeramadon4064 2 года назад

THAT video was EXCELLENT - Thank you for sharing!! You "dumbed" it down PERFECT for anyone (like me) to understand! The way you explain how things work, shows basic common sense and definitely helps the novice do simple wiring! Keep up the great videos and I have definitely become a subscriber!

@texteckle 3 года назад

Best explanation ever. Makes perfect sense. You rock!

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thank you. I appreciate you too! 🙌

@cokerart Год назад

THANK YOU for explaining this in English! I get it now. You made it so simple!

@chris8383 3 года назад

Just wanted to say thank you for your excellent explanation. I am a visual learner and you made the concept very easy to see visualize.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Fantastic, i really appreciate you taking the time to share. 🙏 i hope everything goes well for you.

@kevinrast231 3 года назад

This is the best explanation I've seen. Excellent. Thank you.

@mowguy1 Год назад

I bought acouple of the switches like the round one you have, the 3 poles left me confused and I just never used them. Now I understand what is happening and will use them asap. Thanks for the helpful video.

@vincentkesebonye128 3 года назад

Thank you. Very clear and straight forward.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful for you.

@pakacho81 3 года назад

Thanks a lot brother , you just save me some money ! Very thankful !

@martynanderson4337 2 года назад

Awesome mate thanks a lot for the very clear explanation I can now go wire my awning light switch on the RV with a warning light 👍

@roncarpenter7742 Год назад

U said exactly what happened to me which led me to watch your video, I like the way you explained it and now after hitting the Subscribe button I am off to the parts store to get more fuses LOL thank you

@MulligansDen 2 года назад

Thank you very much … using the meter to double check was smart … worth a sub and a like !

@Saltacokote 4 года назад

BEST explained video on RU-vid. Thanks

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I hope it helped with whatever you are working on.

@timrobertsincanada Год назад

Thank you. This was extremely helpful. Best explanation I have viewed to date

@DamienFalzon 3 года назад

Finally someone that explains it the easy way. Thanks

@projet2907 Год назад

Wow, excellent !! Thank you !!! I was going to put a switch for the wireless camera in the back of my truck I just installed to turn it off and on positive to positive,, neg to beg 🤦🏼‍♀️. I really did not understand the 2 prong or 3,, Now I do! So very well explained 😊

@jlacher926 4 года назад

Thank you for the outstanding explanation of the toggle switch. As an educator myself, I know a good teacher when I see one and you, sir, have a true passion for your area of expertise and it comes through in your delivery. Thank you for the helpful and informative video!

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

I appreciate the kind words. I am sorry i am only seeing this 2 months after its post. But wanted to make sure you knew i did resd and absolutely appreciate you taking the time for kindness.

@andrewm.4168 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I have a 3 prong switch thats unlabeled. I even asked an electrician how to know which post is what. He shrugged. My volt meter answered the mystery. Really appreciate your video. Thanks

@ianbanas2737 3 года назад

Great explanation. Exactly what I needed

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Oh thats awesome. I am glad i could help out.

@TheDeanTeam 2 года назад

Thanks! Super helpful.

@myonlinecarguy1 2 года назад

You are very welcome. Im glad i could help out..

@garthpotts9845 3 года назад

Cheers I appreciate your help 👍

@rocionieves4336 4 года назад

This helped so much. Thank you!

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Your very welcome

@dragosb2165 3 года назад

Thanks. Great video with good theoretical and practical explanations.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

🙏 well thank you. Hope it helped out.

@jessicahisel2971 2 года назад

Awesome explanation so simple! Thank you!!!

@juliamusiclover5971 Год назад

Fantastic explanation! Thank you SO much!

@myonlinecarguy1 Год назад

I am quite glad i could help. Def appreciate the kind words. Thank you

@johnstanton8499 Год назад

Excellent explanation Thanks

@Rickbrown74 3 года назад

Was trying to wire a three prong switch identical to the last one you showed. This makes it perfectly clear as to how to do it. Thanks so much for this!!

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Awesome, im super glad the vid worked out and helped. 😎, lol 😆

@captainkurts Год назад

You've got MAD dry-erase board skills! Super-helpful, thanks!!

@myonlinecarguy1 Год назад

Hahaha. I think i might have to say, i feel under rated in the dry-erase board, lol

@SheSoSaavvy 3 года назад

This was extremely helpful.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Awesome. Im.glad i was able to help.

@roadglide1652 Год назад

Thanks so much, just what I needed.

@myonlinecarguy1 Год назад

Great, i am glad i could help.

@grapewater123 4 года назад

That was really good. The best most simple explanation of this I've seen on RU-vid so far.

@jlacher926 4 года назад

grapewater123 exactly what I was thinking. Outstanding delivery of the content. Comprehensive and extremely helpful.

@erichslivensky4905 2 года назад

Great description on the toggle switch

@pvwjr 3 года назад

Very helpful, thank you!

@rubyfirefly2582 2 года назад

Thank you! Nice clear explanation with visual aids. Well done! Now I know how to finish my project. :)

@myonlinecarguy1 2 года назад

Awesome man. Im super glad the vid helped out.

@whoswalkingwho1 4 года назад

Thanks for explaining it like I'm 12 years old. Seriously, the simpler you make it, the better I am. I'm wiring my boat and this is very helpful. Subscribed to you also. Thank you

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thank tou fot joining up with us. Glad we could help.

@jasonray2689 4 года назад

Thanks heaps mate ive been wanting to put clearance lights on my vehicle and your advive was great i will try and send photos if i get it right👍👍

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thats awesome man!

@tracytrotter4719 3 года назад

I've been doing toggle switches for Decades, one important thing I didn't hear anyone doing these videos mention about setting up toggle switches, are the right gage wire, and not to mention to never forget to turn the switches off when not in use😁👍

@knoxtoy87 3 года назад

Awesome video and explanation! Thank u

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thank you, i appreciate the view on the channel and def appreciate tou taking the time to comment. Good luck with your device!

@lukepowell4333 4 года назад

Good explaining my guy found your vid very useful

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

AWESOME, glad to help..

@merciasafetyservices6992 4 года назад

Buddy your tutorial was excellent- learnt more from you in the space of this video than I have from anyone else - so it’s a big thank you from me - have subscribed and will be watching your other videos - stay safe 👍

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thank you for the kind words and compliment. I appreciate it very much. Im very glad it was useful for you. You stay safe too.

@STEVENSA_official 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Very deep and easy explanation!

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thank you for the appreciation. Its very kind of you to have taken the time to drop a line. Good luck with your project.

@headdown1 Год назад

That solved my problem, thanks!

@kspark9277 2 года назад

Nice clear vid👍 from the UK 🇬🇧

@john005_ 3 года назад

@MyOnlineCarGuy1 thank you soo much, I was looking to do this to make a video game arcade stick with an On Off Switch to the battery. However I could not find any information within the specific hobby community. Thank you for sharing.

@kitkimbrough1145 2 месяца назад

Crazy how it took this entire video to explain the most basic and simple devices that only function in the most basic and simplest ways!!......POWER , GROUND, WIRES GO HERE AND THE MAGUC HAPPENS WHEN FLIPPING THE SWITCH!!!...Done!!!....Welcome!!

@dinob4853 3 года назад

You gave me the confidence to install a switch for my sound system

@ctslotsfun624 2 года назад

thanks brotha, perfect explanation

@myonlinecarguy1 2 года назад

Anytime my dude..glad it helped.

@philipwoodhouse2688 4 года назад

Thank you, helpful presentation. 🍻

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Yout welcome. I hope it helped out.

@usasandstorm6179 3 года назад

This helped me out for my ds18 switch !

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Hey THATS AWESOME!...good stuff. Im glad it helped.

@kev3309 11 месяцев назад

Awesome info Thank you👍

@daveshaw3142 Год назад

Great job thanks

@bradstrahl1517 3 года назад

Awesome explanation.... Thank you

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

I appreciate you taking the time out for the comment too my dude.

@mikechrissan Год назад

Thanks - well explained and will help me fix my coffee machine!

@michaelcaban2686 3 месяца назад

Love it. Well explained. Thank you

@Gettin2theGettin 3 года назад

I was popping fuses left and right and I’m sure you know why!.. this is my new favorite RU-vid channel thanks my brother!!

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Super glad i could help. Hope all your equipment is still good and was protected by that fuse.

@michaelaaa880 3 года назад

You are the best I learned so much 💪💪

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Hey, thats awesome..i am suoer glad to hear that. I hope ur project goes according to plan and theres no toggle issues.

@stanleygrant2871 3 года назад

Well explained, I enjoyed this video

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thank you. I appreciate you having taken time to leave a comment.

@diegolombardo8477 5 месяцев назад

Awesome explanation. Thank you

@4JeffReyes 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. It definitely answered a few questions I have for my current project which is to add two 7" LED light bars to my boat trailer which I'll be able to turn on/off from within my vehicle. Each LED bar is rated at 60 watts, 12v-24v so using a 12v car battery, I calculated each light bar will use 5 amps (60 watts / 12v). I hope this correct. Anyway, I'm planning to run a wire from the positive terminal on my car battery to the "input" on the 3 prong toggle switch, a wire from the negative battery terminal to the "ground" on the switch then a wire from the "load" prong on the switch to a fuse holder then from the fuse holder to the positive on one light bar. I'm going to run the 2 light bars in series so the negative from the first light bar to the positive of the second light bar. Finally, the negative on the 2nd light bar to the negative battery terminal. I do have a couple of questions: 1) does this wiring plan sound correct? 2) what size fuse should I use (5 amp or 10 amp) and 3) what gauge wire should I use? From my car battery to the back of my vehicle is about 16 ft, then from the back of my vehicle to the back of my boat trailer where the light bars will be mounted is roughly another 17 feet.

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

The wiring plan sounds solid. If you are infact able to run it in series. Then 5amp should do. But if parallel is required q0 amp for sure. These are minimum though, because mote amperage will be required to compensate for wire length and connetion resistance. If it was my design, id go parallel, id use at least a 14awg wire and fuse each output with a 10amp per light. (Havi g them seperated this way, will make led failures easy to trouble shoot and wont take down the whole circuit. Also make sure to fuse the wore from the batt as well matching the total amperage and wire rating. This fuse should be as close to the batt as possible.

@dabloesco Год назад

So does the logic apply to the scenario where im running a ground out of an accessory and then from switxh to chassis. I do not care if the light is illuminated but need to ground my HD im afraid will short in its current state.

@gilbertpedregon6285 3 года назад

excellent demo

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@anthonysardina4352 4 года назад

What a great job Thanks

@myonlinecarguy1 4 года назад

Thank you

@jonathankastner3012 Год назад

If my kit was set for 3 prong but I want to wire in a 2 prong with out the light can I just cut the extra neg wire or do I need to ground it? Thanks so much!

@williammontagut9584 3 года назад

So helpful. Thanks

@myonlinecarguy1 3 года назад

No worries, im glad it was helpful..

@belindalandman4025 2 года назад

Hi. How would you connect a 3way toggle for a light that has 2 colours? It also has 3 prongs

@denisvincent3249 3 года назад

Well done I now understand

@lestershephard3610 4 года назад

I have3pin toggle with 2wires connected to gether on one pin and the ground on the second pin would this keep killing the battery on 150cc scooter please let me know

@cenok420 Год назад

Could I do this on a passive circuit? I wired up some acoustic guitar pickups to a toggle switch, now I want to use an led switch instead, can I just use a 9 volt to power one passively using this same method?