Wiring a dimmer switch help!

[Denee007]

I can't find my truck book to see if it has wiring in it. Can someone help me figure out where how the wires go on the dimmer switch? The wires weren't connected to it when I got it. I have installed a entire wiring system from Hotrodwires.com. This is the original switch. I probably should have replaced it, but maybe it will be ok. If I can figure out where a "hot" wire can go, I can probably figure the rest out.
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[Wrenchbender Ret]

The hot wire goes in the middle & the other 2 on the other terms.

[Denee007]

Thank you Wrenchbender~ thank you thank you!!

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

The hot wire goes in the middle & the other 2 on the other terms.

[_Ogre]

you need to figure out how to use a multimeter
harbor freight gives them away for free, no reason not to have one

[OrrieG]

Wiring diagram shows this, my wiring kit has a connector for the dimmer wired the same way.

[mr48chev]

I'm pretty sure that the pattern that Orrieg showed is the right one for most switches.

No matter what you have a one in three chance of getting it right the first time.

If you are using female slides instead of a plug it's easy enough to swap the wires around until it works right.

[Denee007]

Ogre, I have a really nice meter ; ) I was just worried about getting the wires in the right spot. I had to order a new switch anyway. Thanks Orrie for the schematic, you're the greatest! I cut and soldered the terminals, but won't put the plastic cover on until I see all is working. I ordered a bunch of parts to install all the headlights, but won't be here for a bit. But I temporarily hooked up the passenger side lights~ I half ass understand how the dimmer switch works now. I'm still having a difficult time understanding how one gets from low beam, then to high beam and all the lights working from just two wires~ wiring kind of hurts my brain! lol

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Wiring diagram shows this, my wiring kit has a connector for the dimmer wired the same way.