RSE Step Sliders Cutoff Switch Installation

[DenaliDan]

I installed my Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders with the big light main cutoff switch that has four electrical prongs as described in the instructions. I hate the big red light and want to use the three-prong cutoff switch that also came in the kit but not described in the instructions. I called RSE and they said they haven't been able to get three-pronged switch to work but I've seen videos of others using it and obviously working. Can someone tell me the proper connections for this switch?

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[GATORB8]

I installed my Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders with the big light main cutoff switch that has four electrical prongs as described in the instructions. I hate the big red light and want to use the three-prong cutoff switch that also came in the kit but not described in the instructions. I called RSE and they said they haven't been able to get three-pronged switch to work but I've seen videos of others using it and obviously working. Can someone tell me the proper connections for this switch?

Checkout the gen 2 instructions. Looks like black (ground) goes to the bronze prong, and the other two don't matter.

 

[DenaliDan]

Ah, your comment made me realize something. The Gen III steps that I have has an all new wiring harness. I bet that's why RSE told me that switch can't be used.

 

[GATORB8]

Ah, your comment made me realize something. The Gen III steps that I have has an all new wiring harness. I bet that's why RSE told me that switch can't be used.

I'm sure it's a standard rocker switch. Looks like a DPST not using the fourth pole. The other is a SPST, should work the same if it's rated for the same amperage.

 

[DenaliDan]

I'm sure it's a standard rocker switch. Looks like a DPST not using the fourth pole. The other is a SPST, should work the same if it's rated for the same amperage.

I tried but no workee. Judging from the pics in the Gen II instructions, the wiring is quite different. Not a big deal. I just put tinting decals on the button to dim the light. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Terminex]

Black nail polish will get rid of the led, if the only issue is the light.

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