Auxiliary Switch Wiring

[SC Doberman]

My Mojave has the factory Auxiliary Switches. I noticed that under the hood the wires for these are tucked behind the battery ready to go. Does someone make a terminal block that mounts nice and clean for these to connect to? Thanks.

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[sharpsicle]

Something like this?
https://badgeglow.com/product/simpleaux/

 

[kevman65]

Your choice

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=automoti...tomotive+wiring+block,aps,98&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

[SC Doberman]

Something like this?
https://badgeglow.com/product/simpleaux/

Yep! That’s it! Thanks!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Heck, for 10 bucks, make your own, keep it small and simple and compact.

No offense intended for those who use the big commercial versions - they are just too big and bulky and expensive for what they do. They take up space (and money I used for other stuff)
I had to keep it low profile (the screws are low and recessed into the acrylic) to clear the hood struts (redline tuning - they barely clear the stock fender bolt heads as it is)

Before I added the 12v outlet and my winch solenoid bracket and snow plow fuse.............
I can add or remove something by sticking a screwdriver through the holes that line up above each screw, but nothing can accidentally otherwise touch them due to the cover.
I have a position for each of the 4 aux switches and 2 for grounds (left end - the left two are connected by a brass piece)

Tiny, takes little room, isn't in the way of anything and I didn't spend 40 or 50 bucks for something I could make in minutes.

With the protective cover off -

 

[bd100]

2 for grounds (left end - the left two are connected by a brass piece)

If you start putting serious current through the grounds then it'll be worth it to run two dedicated wires instead of sharing one wire.

I made a panel like yours without the cover. It has already been a worthwhile addition as I added and moved around lights.

 

[Mr._Bill]

There's plenty of room under there, in the gas engine models. I have the Simple Aux board, the Redline Struts, a Winch Solenoid, and a Smart Isolator, along with room for all the excess wire.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

There's plenty of room under there, in the gas engine models. I have the Simple Aux board, the Redline Struts, a Winch Solenoid, and a Smart Isolator, along with room for all the excess wire.

Referring to what comments?

 

[Mr._Bill]

Referring to what comments?

Your comment implying that there wasn't enough room for the Simple Aux board and Redline struts to peacefully coexist.

 

[Rusty PW]

Something like this?
https://badgeglow.com/product/simpleaux/

This is the one I have installed.

 

[Jeepmonster]

I did a DIY version as well. A piece of ABS, Fastronix terminal block, and thumb nuts (makes connecting and reconfiguring very quick without tools). Also mounted winch solenoid on the side of the bent ABS.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Your comment implying that there wasn't enough room for the Simple Aux board and Redline struts to peacefully coexist.

No, I commented that I had to use the lower profile screws and recess them in mine as the stock bolts would not clear with my setup.

This is what I said - and it's very true. I tried and the struts hit. I used putty to check clearance.

I had to keep it low profile (the screws are low and recessed into the acrylic) to clear the hood struts (redline tuning - they barely clear the stock fender bolt heads as it is)

With the thin mounting bracket of the commercial version, it's possible there's clearance but can't be a lot because like I said, I used putty to measure it. With the factory bolts holding my system in place, the struts hit the bolts solidly. I absolutely could not use them. The putty was smashed to nothing. With the button head screws recessed like I have them, there's clearance.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you start putting serious current through the grounds then it'll be worth it to run two dedicated wires instead of sharing one wire.

Absolutely - agreed 100%
The ground for my bed power (12v outlet and USB charger, etc.) is direct to the fender ground stud.
And if I had to add anything taking more power, I'd add a second ground wire at the least.
That's a good point.

 

[ecidiego]

You guys need Mojave hoods

So much clearance...

 

[azmojave]

This is the one I have installed.

Out of stock (pre wired)

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