Auxillary Plugs Usage

[Mrwoodmin]

Just purchased a 2020 Gladiator. Wondering what some of the best uses would be for the 4 auxiliary buttons on the lower dash near the shifter. All serious responses welcome and thanks in advance.

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[vicsvx]

Most use the for auxiliary lights.

But some used them for air compressors, cb/gmrs radio power, winch, aftermarket seat heaters... Possibilities are nearly endless

 

[Mrwoodmin]

Most use the for auxiliary lights.

But some used them for air compressors, cb/gmrs radio power, winch, aftermarket seat heaters... Possibilities are nearly endless

I assume these must activate relays for higher voltage the the switches are rated?

 

[vicsvx]

I assume these must activate relays for higher voltage the the switches are rated?

I forget what the amp ratings are for each switch but I think 3 and 4 are 15 amp while 1 and 2 are 40 amp. I added relays and fuses to all my aux switches for piece of mind

 

[Cajun4X4]

The aux switch package has the relays already inline with the wiring. No reason to add relays or fuses.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

The aux switch package has the relays already inline with the wiring. No reason to add relays or fuses.

If it's the factory setup, the relays are in the PDC/fuse panel.
And there is a battery feed and an IGN feed wire inside in addition to the 4 aux switch wires inside.

Only the dealer/owner installed package doesn't have those wires and has the relays in line with the harness..

I use one to control my winch disconnect solenoid I installed.
Another will turn the power off and on to a 12v outlet and USB port I'll install in the bed.
Still another can trigger my bumper mounted Oracle backup lights for use when I'm strapping cars onto my trailer, etc.

Uses limited only by imagination. If the factory relays can't handle the amperage, use them to control even BIGGER relays you install elsewhere.


If it's FACTORY installed, this is the wiring key -

 

[firemedic2714]

One of mine controls a pair of cowl lights I received as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. Another one controls a plug I use for a lighted wreath I hang on the grill or the short lightbar on the brush guard of my front bumper. I don't like the brush guard very much, so it's sitting in my basement right now.

 

[Muddyape]

I bought OEM Aux switch and installed in mine. I use them for Alpine Dashcam, Starlink, GMRS radio and a powerblock I installed on passenger side of center console with (2) 12v powerports and a usb c charger.

 

[Mrwoodmin]

Thanks everyone for all the answers so far, I feel my wallet shrinking LOL

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Mine are connected to winch, compressor, front/rear locker. May be going with an aftermarket Rubicon type switch for the locker stuff but have to do research. And all lighting will be going to a DSwitch, most likely.
I like organimization when I have to poke buttons.

 

[k4yq-FL]

I bought OEM Aux switch and installed in mine. I use them for Alpine Dashcam, Starlink, GMRS radio and a powerblock I installed on passenger side of center console with (2) 12v powerports and a usb c charger.

I think I'm gonna go that route myself and install the OEM aux switch kit... Prolly gonna use one for dash cam and one for ham radio. I haven't installed any additional lights yet.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I’d hardwire the dashcam if at all possible. Never fails the one time you forget to poke the button is when Jack Hole Junior decides to pull out in front of your 65mph lifted rig and thinks you’re going to stop for him so he can figure out the long skinny pedal is the one that makes the car go vroom vroom. I may have had past experiences with “that guy”.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I’d hardwire the dashcam if at all possible. Never fails the one time you forget to poke the button is when Jack Hole Junior decides to pull out in front of your 65mph lifted rig and thinks you’re going to stop for him so he can figure out the long skinny pedal is the one that makes the car go vroom vroom. I may have had past experiences with “that guy”.

I noticed in some of the other posts people wire a dashcam to an aux switch - and wondered - why?

Unless they set the switch to recall last state or start-up in the on state or so on............
Is that the case?

 

[Blade1668]

Thanks everyone for all the answers so far, I feel my wallet shrinking LOL

You're welcome.
1,2 are supposed to be 40 amp and 3,4 are 15 I believe too. I think #4 on mine is not in use or it's to the power I ran into the bed. #1 is Aux lights, 2 is winch relay, 3 Aux backup lights on.mine. Dang, I need to install that front locker still, it will be the open switch when I do... #4.

Mine are connected to winch, compressor, front/rear locker. May be going with an aftermarket Rubicon type switch for the locker stuff but have to do research. And all lighting will be going to a DSwitch, most likely.
I like organimization when I have to poke buttons.

I thought about adding the Rubicon switch panel but want it in black to match, especially since mine isn't a Rubicon.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

[QUOTE="Blade1668, post: 1654325, member:


I thought about adding the Rubicon switch panel but want it in black to match, especially since mine isn't a Rubicon.
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I’m in the same boat. Not excited to have bright red switches but not a lot of options if it’s going to be close to stock configuration. I’m thinking the Lasfit (?) option is what I’ll be going with. Just have to move everything over to the Red switches. Opens the Mopar panel up for cool stuff like Disco Balls and Angry grill eyeballs!!!

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