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Button to Rocker Switch Conversion

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Old Sep 25, 2023 | 08:59 AM
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Default Button to Rocker Switch Conversion

Is there a means (adapter?) to convert a DT wired push button spot light switch to a 3 prong rocker? I have seen a Nilight product for Tacoma's that goes the other way (3 prong to DT) so I don't think there's a power draw type limitation. Thanks.
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Old Sep 30, 2023 | 08:27 PM
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If your push button switch has 3 wires, 1 will be hot all the time, or when the key is in the accessory/run position, most likely it will be red. follow the 2 other wires to see which goes to ground, attached to the body or negative battery terminal. The third wire will go to either a relay or the accessory you want powered. Disconnect and extend the wires to your rocker switch and use spade connectors to attach the wiring to the rocker switch.

If your push button has only 2 wires it means there is no relay or a light on the push button switch. You can use a non-lighted switch or get a lighted switch and add a ground wire to make the light work.
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