Connecting a Leviton light timer w/ 3 way set up

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I am trying to connect the Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock in a 3-way setup w/ LED lights. There was previously another light timer there (prob ~30 years old and couldn't properly keep time). On the other end of the circuit is a light switch.

I am attaching two photos:

  1. Wiring going into the existing light switch on the one end. To be honest, I don't care about keeping it if it made the installation of the Leviton timer easier.

  2. Wiring from the old light timer, which I am now replacing. I note that it only had the 3 wires coming out of it and wasn't connected to the copper/ground. The Leviton timer has 5 wires coming out of it.

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Best Answer

Follow the instructions that came with the timer. Otherwise, look them up online. And make sure your timer and switch can handle LED lighting. This could be a critical point to consider, or not. Also, Which of these two switches takes power from the source, and which of these two switches gives power to the light(s)? Three-way switches typically have three terminals as well as a bond wire or a bond screw for Ground (4 altogether). Not sure why the Leviton would have 5 wires. Check the included specs sheet for clues.