Standard stratocaster but 7-pin (5-way) switch?

[boroman]

Friend got me his strat with broken 5-way switch that was 8-pin.
He brought new Shaller 7-pin switch (E-type). Also 5-way

Unfortunately, even Schaller schematic is wrong (pictured below).
tried to wire it backwards - same thing. Any clue what;s wrong in this wiring?
Even

[The Dude]

There is no way to tell for certain because this diagram does not include a switch schematic- just a picture of a switch with numbers. Use your DVM to see which pins are connected in different switch positions. I don't always trust these diagrams, anyway. They're not actual schematics, and I believe many are drawn by non-tech types looking at pictures rather than actually understanding how the circuit works.

[TomCarlos]

Just curious if this "standard wiring diagram" helps. I assume your switch has the connector in a straight line (as shown below and in your diagram).

If push comes to shove, connect one pickup at a time and get that to work. Start with the Neck. Then maybe connect the Bridge and see if you can get that to work. Then connect the Middle. And if all those work, positions 2 and 4 should work properly. (Just tap on the pickup(s) during your testing ... No need to install the pick guard until you know you have everything working).

[Helmholtz]

https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-id...-instructions/

[boroman]

Just curious if this "standard wiring diagram" helps. I assume your switch has the connector in a straight line (as shown below and in your diagram).

If push comes to shove, connect one pickup at a time and get that to work. Start with the Neck. Then maybe connect the Bridge and see if you can get that to work. Then connect the Middle. And if all those work, positions 2 and 4 should work properly. (Just tap on the pickup(s) during your testing ... No need to install the pick guard until you know you have everything working).

This won't work. This is 8-pin switch.
Mine is not a straight line one too btw.
As for the multimeter work, allright - but I'd need to know where is the output (and I dont know), and what to do with tone pots? Where do I put them?

[boroman]

https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-id...-instructions/

This is 12-pin connector. Not mine, here's mine:

[Helmholtz]

Here's the wiring diagram for your switch: https://www.thomann.co.uk/schaller_m...iOjJ9&reload=1

[boroman]

Thanks but this just does not work. It may be just damaged switch (but its new). will try to buy him a proper 8pin, 5-way