Therefore, your first step should be to contact your local dealer.
If the dealer cannot help you, please feel free to contact us.Click on the link that best describes your switch:
Is it a rotary switch? (Do you twist a knob?)
1. When you turn the knob, how many times does it “click”? Include the beginning position in your count.
2. How long is the bushing? Measure only the threaded portion.
Face the switch towards you. Turn the knob as far left (OFF) as possible. If there are 4 or 5 terminals on the back, make sure the single one in the middle is on top.
3. What is the “D” flat position of the shaft? Is it 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock or 9 o’clock?
4. What is the “D” flat position of the bushing? Is it 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock or 9 o’clock?
5. How many terminals are on the back? Are they copper or steel?
6. Are the rivets copper or steel?
7. Is it a square case? Is it a square case with a potentiometer on top? Are there resistor coils?
8. What is the application of the switch?
9. On what type of vehicle is it used? What is the year and model number?
10. Who is the manufacturer?
Once you have answered these questions, either proceed to the Rotary Switch Page for more information or contact us and we will be glad to help determine exactly what switch you need.
Is it a lever switch?
1. How many positions does the switch have, including “OFF”?
2. Is the switch OFF in the Left or Right position?
To determine this, place the feet on the bracket down and the lever facing toward you.
3. Measuring from the pivot point to the end, how long is the lever?
4. Does the lever have any special characteristics, (i.e., bends, holes, markings)?
5. What is the application of the switch?
6. On what type of vehicle / tractor is it used? What is the year and model number?
7. Who is the manufacturer?
Once you have answered these questions, either proceed to the Lever Switch Page for more information or contact us and we will be glad to help determine exactly what switch you need.
Is it a key switch?
Note: With key switches your best choice for accurate identification is to send us your switch.
1. How long is the bushing?
2. How many positions does the key turn?
3. Is the key milled or stamped?
4. How many terminals does it have?
5. How many drain holes does it have?
6. What is the application of the switch?
7. On what type of vehicle / tractor is it used? What is the year and model number?
8. Who is the manufacturer?
Once you have answered these questions, either proceed to the Key Switch Page for more information or contact us and we will be glad to help determine exactly what switch you need.
Is it a toggle switch?
Note: With toggle switches the best choice for accurate identification is to send us your switch.
1. Does it have a “pull-out” lock-type feature?
2. Does it spring return? If so, from what position?
3. How many positions does the switch have?
4. What is the application of the switch?
5. On what type of vehicle / tractor is it used? What is the year and model number?
6. Who is the manufacturer?
Once you have answered these questions, either proceed to the Toggle Switch Page for more information or contact us and we will be glad to help determine exactly what switch you need.
Is it a push button switch?
Note: With push button switches the best choice for accurate identification is to send us your switch.
1. Is the circuit normally open or normally closed?
2. What is the mounting style? Is the switch screwed in place or is it threaded?
3. Is the plunger plastic or metal?
4. Does the switch have a rubber boot?
5. What is the application of the switch?
6. On what type of vehicle / tractor is it used? What is the year and model number?
7. Who is the manufacturer?
Once you have answered these questions, contact us and we will be glad to help determine exactly what switch you need.
Do you need something different than you are seeing here?
Please answer as many of the following questions as you can:
1. What is the application?
2. On what type of vehicle / tractor is it used?
3. What is the year and model number?
4. Who is the manufacturer?
Please review the questions in the above categories, and measure/describe the switch along the same lines, where applicable. Of course, sending us a photo(s) or the actual switch is always the preferred method for identification!Once you have answered the questions, contact us and we will be glad to help you determine which switch you need.