Honda Element Cruise Control switch working opposite?

[Sean Chou]

Hi all, I recently bought an ’08 Honda Element SC 5sp. The CC did not work, switch does not light up nor does the dash light display CC come on. I checked the switch and bulbs were blown. I bought a new switch and once installed, it seems to operate opposite as it should. When switch is depressed, the switch lights up but the dash CC light is not on. However, when the switch is not depressed, the switch light is off but the dash CC light comes on and CC works as normal when driving. Just out of curiosity, I replaced the bulbs in the old switch and the behavior is exactly the same, opposite of what I think it should be. Any ideas?

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