Checking Switches

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In a circuit diagram, a switch is shown in the idle state.

Normally open or normally closed switch
Switches are classified into those which open the circuit and those which close the circuit when off.

Switches are shown in their normal state unless specified otherwise.

Fig 1: Current Flow Of Normally Open Or Normally Closed Switch
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Switch connection

The illustration below shows a complex switch. The continuity between terminals at each position is as indicated in the table below.

TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

SWITCH POSITION	TESTER CONNECTION	SPECIFIED CONDITION
OFF	-	-
1st stage	1-5-6	Continuity
2nd stage	1-4-6	Continuity
3rd stage	1-3-6	Continuity
4th stage	1-2-6	Continuity

Fig 2: Complex Switch Diagram

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.