I mistakenly got an early 5 pole ignition switch to replace my 6 pole - does anyone have a diagram for the 5 pole? I'm sure that I can make it work.

Hi Ardvark,
I should have at home.
is this switch between the tanks or other?
tell us what year and model bike you have and is the wiring OEM?

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1968 FLH owned for 30 years
2002 FXSTDI

just use your electrical volt meter and see where the juice is when switch is - off - on - lights. you should have no problems's. let me know how you make out.

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ridin since 1978

heres the diagram I used to wire my Shovel
as shrktooth said use you test light or volt meter to check the switch. Its pretty simple, draw a diagram before you take all of the wires off your old switch and of course disconnect the battery before starting the project.

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1968 FLH owned for 30 years
2002 FXSTDI

go to www.shovelhead.us When you log into the website and scroll to the bottom there is a direct link to wiring diagrams. Covers most models. Not sure what year HD went from 5 to 6 pole switch but you will defintiely find diagrams for both.

Thanks Panz. those look to be from the Harley manuals kind of a pain to read, I took my high light marker and traced the wires I needed after I copied them from my manual.
Heres the direct link to the wiring page

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1968 FLH owned for 30 years
2002 FXSTDI