Aux switch for lighting help

[JCappy]

I have a set of Cali Raised 27W side projecting LED pods. According to the website the amp draw is 2. The wiring harness has a 30 amp fuse and relay. I am planning on using the aux switches in my new Mojave. Does anyone know if I have to use one of the switches that are 40 amp for both of the lights? Can I run them individually to two of the 15 amp switches so I can control them separately? Do I still need to use the inline fuse and relay when attaching to the wiring under the hood whether I run together or separately? Sorry but my electrical skills are not the best and I just want to make sure I don't mess anything up. Thanks in advance.

Sponsored

 

[COASTAL CAJUN]

1 put 4 round LED fwd and a 24" LED light bar facing back. Both wired separately to factory Aux switches #1 & #2. Still have 2 open for later with no problems after 3 years . I run all my lights at the same time, on trails

 

[Zachanadandy]

You don't need their harness and fuse. You can run both lights together to either aux 3 or 4 at only 2 amps each or use 2 separate switches. I can't envision a need for separate switches but if you have no other need for the switch it doesn't matter either way.

 

[JCappy]

You don't need their harness and fuse. You can run both lights together to either aux 3 or 4 at only 2 amps each or use 2 separate switches. I can't envision a need for separate switches but if you have no other need for the switch it doesn't matter either way.

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling I could use aux 3 or 4. So I dont need an inline fuse or relay? I thought I read somewhere where that was built in with the aux switch option. Sometimes when I drop off my FIL I hit my ditch lights to help him see and if I wire them up separately I can show him the way without blinding the neighbors with the light on the opposite side. I only used 4 extra switches with my last truck and not sure how many additions I'll be putting on this one. I can always combine them later if I go separate.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Thanks for the info. I had a feeling I could use aux 3 or 4. So I dont need an inline fuse or relay? I thought I read somewhere where that was built in with the aux switch option. Sometimes when I drop off my FIL I hit my ditch lights to help him see and if I wire them up separately I can show him the way without blinding the neighbors with the light on the opposite side. I only used 4 extra switches with my last truck and not sure how many additions I'll be putting on this one. I can always combine them later if I go separate.

The aux switches are fused from the factory. Safe to wire direct to accessories. I'm only using aux 4 so far but I've only had the JT mojave for 3 weeks. Put a light bar in the hood scoop on day 8.

 

[JCappy]

Very nice. I like the light bar in the scoop as it makes the scoop functional lol. Got a link for that? I've been thinking about adding some type of lighting to the front (light bar, raptor lights which are kinda played out or something else) but have not had time to do a lot of research yet as I have only had my Mojave for 2 weeks. First time jeep owner so I have lots of research and shopping in my near future.

 

[Zachanadandy]

It's a cheap Amazon 14" light bar
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X694JVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Mounted with magnets, which I epoxied in place when I was happy with the location. Pried the back of the scoop off without removing it from the truck. 20 minute install.

 

[JCappy]

It's a cheap Amazon 14" light bar
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X694JVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Mounted with magnets, which I epoxied in place when I was happy with the location. Pried the back of the scoop off without removing it from the truck. 20 minute install.

WOW what great engineering with the magnets. Never seen that before on any vehicle. Thinking outside the box. I like it. Thanks

 

[Zachanadandy]

WOW what great engineering with the magnets. Never seen that before on any vehicle. Thinking outside the box. I like it. Thanks

I wanted something sturdy enough to hold it in place and actually drive it around and verify I liked the placement before permanently mounting it. 50lb magnets and they even came with the screws and nuts for mounting. I drove it for a week before locking it in with epoxy and it never moved. Heat will weaken magnets over time so it isn't a permanent solution in my opinion.

 

[JCappy]

I wanted something sturdy enough to hold it in place and actually drive it around and verify I liked the placement before permanently mounting it. 50lb magnets and they even came with the screws and nuts for mounting. I drove it for a week before locking it in with epoxy and it never moved. Heat will weaken magnets over time so it isn't a permanent solution in my opinion.

Did you get the magnets from Amazon as well? I may have to consider doing this myself.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Did you get the magnets from Amazon as well? I may have to consider doing this myself.

Home depot, sorry no link there

 

[JCappy]

Home depot, sorry no link there

Ok thanks. Have one right down the road. In fact I was there last night getting stainless steel hardware to mount my ditch lights. Gives me an excuse to go back lol.

Sponsored