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  • Jul 28, 2010, 11:52 AM
    buzzyspeedo

    I think I know about where the other end of the 3 way switch is.

    Outside just below the light (that is connected to the switch inside) is a GFI Switch that is also not working. I suspect the switch I am trying to connect also is tied into the GFI (outside). So inside my house is a 3way switch and just outside on the other side of the wall is a light, just below the light about 4 feet is a GFI. Both the GFI and the light are not working.
  • Jul 28, 2010, 01:16 PM
    buzzyspeedo
    It appears that this switch controls an outside light and a GFI that is 4 feet below the light.

    Currently, since the switch is Not wired yet, both the light and the GFI are NOT working. Thanks
  • Jul 28, 2010, 01:30 PM
    Stratmando

    Maybe just the GFI is tripped.
    Need to check for power At Line Side of GFI.
  • Jul 28, 2010, 01:57 PM
    buzzyspeedo

    I put my tester in the GFI and it is dead. I tried to trip it and no difference. This is why I think all 3 must be connected.
  • Jul 28, 2010, 05:14 PM
    hkstroud
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    Four ways to wire 3-way switches. There is a fifth but it requires some 4-wire cable.
  • Jul 28, 2010, 05:36 PM
    Stratmando

    You need to test the back of the GFI, not the receptacle, it may be bad.
  • Jul 28, 2010, 08:14 PM
    buzzyspeedo
    Thanks Harold...
  • Mar 5, 2012, 02:19 PM
    elilil
    How do I wire a leviton 3 way switch with 3 blacks 3 whites and 3 ground the switch has 1 black screw 2 brass screw and 1 green screw
  • Mar 5, 2012, 03:02 PM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by elilil View Post
    how do i wire a leviton 3 way switch with 3 blacks 3 whites and 3 ground the switch has 1 black screw 2 brass screw and 1 green screw

    First off, this is an old thread. You should have started a new one with your question.

    Second, just telling us the colors does not help. We would need to know where each one goes.

    Third, the fact that there is no red tells us that this could not have been pre-wired for a 3-way switch.

    Best bet is start a new thread with your question, and explain with much more detail what it is you are trying to do.

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