what type of switches for airbags?

[crazychevyc10]

hey guys..

i pretty much have everything I need for my bag setup and the last part is now the switches. I was hoping you guys can guide me through on what type of switch to get. I currently have an 8 valve setup and was looking at getting the universal dual gauge plate and adding either the rocker or push button switches. This seems to be A LOT cheaper than getting an actual remote switchbox.

Questions:

- am i suppose to get a 2 or 3 prong switch?
- since i will be have 2 switches per side, do i wire both the left and right inflate to one switch and the left/right deflate to the 2nd switch?
- also i need a toggle switch to connect to the key switch for on/off - do I get the 2 or 3 prong one?

Thank you!

[andrewmp6]

Have you looked at http://www.avsontheweb.com/avs-switchboxes/

[crazychevyc10]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Have you looked at http://www.avsontheweb.com/avs-switchboxes/

I have and that's where I'm planning to buy it from but not sure which switch to get. Should it be a 2 or 3 prong?
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[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by crazychevyc10

I have and that's where I'm planning to buy it from but not sure which switch to get. Should it be a 2 or 3 prong?
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I think he was pointing you to using a pre-made switch box. Honestly if you don't know the correct switch you already need, you are likely not electrically savvy enough to build your own. Not trying to put you down but wiring on this level is not for beginners, if you want a reliable system. Buy a pre-made switch box and you'll likely have a lot less problems.

[bluex]

Originally Posted by crazychevyc10

I have and that's where I'm planning to buy it from but not sure which switch to get. Should it be a 2 or 3 prong?
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The difference will be on how you want the system to operate. Do you want seperate buttons for up and down per bag or one button for up and a seperate one for down?

The 3 prong will give you up and down for one bag, basically the center is power in, then power to the valves on the other two. That will give you up and down on one switch. The 2 prong switch can only work one valve.

[bluex]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

I think he was pointing you to using a pre-made switch box. Honestly if you don't know the correct switch you already need, you are likely not electrically savvy enough to build your own. Not trying to put you down but wiring on this level is not for beginners, if you want a reliable system. Buy a pre-made switch box and you'll likely have a lot less problems.

Everyone has to learn somehow, way to be discourging there. Most techinal people learn best by doing, so if he does mess something up it will be the best learning experience he can get. All you have to do is send 12v to a valve, its not all that complicated. Even with a premade box he will still have to hook up some wires to all those valves...

[andrewmp6]

Yeah i would just buy a switch box prewired but im lazy,Yeah 2 prong is a one way switch while a 3 prong is 2 way switch.

[crazychevyc10]

Thanks you guys! I appreciate all the feedback and yes as much as I mess up its also what I have learned too. I can tell you I have never done any electrical work but am halfway done with my airbag instal. Can wait to post it up soon!
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[andrewmp6]

I know this is a different forum but give it a read http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/h...wiring-436980/ it has some pictures that will help you in the install.