How to replace a 3-way switch with a 3-way switch with pilot light?

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I am trying to replace an existing 3-way switch with a 3-way with a pilot light that shows when the power is on.  The switch works but the pilot light doesn't.  It is a Pass & Seymour 695G.  I don't follow the wiring diagram that has a wire from the pilot that is labeled "Natural".

Any help would be appreciated.

ahandusa · Accepted Answer

The P&S 695G does require that the ground wire be connected to the ground screw on the switch in order to illuminate the pilot light.
That wire should be a bare copper or green jacketed wire in the wall box. IF there is not one in the wall box, this might imply that you do not have a grounded system. This should only be the case if your house was built pre-60's.

ensworth · Answer

3 Way Switch With Pilot Light

Fordman · Answer

You may want to get an electrician in there, since you may not have a neutral in the box.  Is there a white wire in with the wiring?  When you put a meter between the hot wire and the white wire do you get 110V?  If you do then the white wire is your neutral and that is what the pilot should be connected to.

Anonymous · Answer

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How to replace a 3-way switch with a 3-way switch with pilot light?

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