Wiring help/suggestions... for pillar lights and future add on's...
12-05-2014, 10:29 AM
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That's what I wasn't sure of. Thanks, countrydude. As far as a dimmable source for the bottom array of LEDs, here ya go. https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-e...lights-311176/
12-05-2014, 06:22 PM
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You guys are the best! Thanks for the help! I already have the switches. I actually have everything but the wire. I'm hoping to get this done soon. When I do I'll post pics!
12-05-2014, 06:38 PM
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I plan on only having 4 switches in one of the A-pillar panels from rugged ridge. I only need 4 wires coming in from the engine bay, but having 4 extra will allow me to wire up on/off/on switches if I ever want to.
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12-06-2014, 02:01 AM
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01-24-2015, 07:29 AM
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It should definitely light it up when you flip the switch. The LED would still be part of the circuit. Even though it's the ground coming off the relay, it still acts as a hot coming into the switch. No matter where it is placed, it still has power flowing through it.
I finally got to test it with a lighted switch this morning (I had actually forgotten about it) and the LED still comes on even when switching the negative side.
10-20-2015, 10:47 AM
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It should definitely light it up when you flip the switch. The LED would still be part of the circuit. Even though it's the ground coming off the relay, it still acts as a hot coming into the switch. No matter where it is placed, it still has power flowing through it.
Now as for the "always on" light (the one that's on even if the switch is off) you will need a hot input for that. Most will tie into the dash lights so that LED comes on when the dash lights come on. But you could also wire it to come on with the key in the ignition.
Now as for the "always on" light (the one that's on even if the switch is off) you will need a hot input for that. Most will tie into the dash lights so that LED comes on when the dash lights come on. But you could also wire it to come on with the key in the ignition.
10-22-2015, 05:30 PM
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Sorry to hi jack your tread I'm new to this forum can someone please tell me a good way to bring wires from the engine bay through the firewall into the can in installing light bars and I'm trying to wire them into switches but not sure how to run into can. Thank you and advice/pics are really appreciated
10-23-2015, 02:33 AM
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Welcome, Brian. There is a hole on each side of the dash when you pull off the side panels. It is filled with Styrofoam so you need to poke a hole first with a coat hanger or something. These come out under the hood but not actually in the engine compartment as shown in the pics.
Also, if you have an auto you can come through the hole for the clutch. There are good spots on page 2 of these instructions for the sPod for both the auto and manual tranny.
http://www.4x4spod.com/v/vspfiles/as..._2012-2015.pdf
Also, if you have an auto you can come through the hole for the clutch. There are good spots on page 2 of these instructions for the sPod for both the auto and manual tranny.
http://www.4x4spod.com/v/vspfiles/as..._2012-2015.pdf