Originally Posted by 300rag
Originally Posted by MR_P_BODY
Originally Posted by 300rag
Originally Posted by MR_P_BODY
The switch that I took out had 2 red wires and a black ..green(ground)


In your original post the number and colour counts don't match up with this.


This is true.. I am confused on what goes where now... both switches have a total of 4 wires
with one being green(ground)... the original switch has 2 red.. one black and the green...
the replacement one is the above pic.. I replaced this switch 20 years ago and had a issue
back then and have forgot what I did back then....Thanks guys
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Based on the description of the group of 3 black wires, my instinct is that this is the power feed that goes to the odd-colour screw (common), and the two single wires are the travellers between the two switches check that need to be connected to the two same-colour screws. That said, the only real way to be sure is to use a meter to check.


I used my VOM to check for power yesterday.. I can check for common today.. you believe the common goes
to the copper color screw... where would the red go... thanks
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