@Tugboat15 posted:… So for the hookup, power goes in thru the circuit (res,diode,led) then out of circuit into each NO contact of relay correct?
Backing up a bit. To summarize, the idea is as follows: replace the 3-wire spring-loaded lever controller with two momentary relays. Each bulb (or LED-diode-resistor) is wired to COM and NO. And, yes, when a relay is momentarily activated (which connects COM to NO), the bulb is indeed shorted and turns OFF.