Silverback

I need some ideas of where to put 3 fog light switches..I want to stay away from having to order a panel....THANKS!

Goose

I don't have pics yet and unfortunately it is snowing so I'm not going to take any right now, but I just pulled the lower dash panel right in front of the gear shift and mounted a switch there. It's out of the way, looks clean, and is easy to get the wires to. If you use that location to mount a switch, make sure there is enough room behind the panel for the switch that you choose.

jeepnxj3

This is where I put mine. They are just under the armrest of the center console. There are more pics in my gallery. I could have gotten four switches in there but have no need for that many.

obxjeep

Here is my switch setup:

1. Switches are located above driver speaker on dashboard.
2. Each switch derives its power from an auxiliary fuse panel placed behind the battery in the engine bay.
3. All four switches share the same ground wire.
4. Each switch sends current to 4 separate relays in the engine bay.
5. Wire loom ran through small hole above fender well into engine bay from passenger compartment.
6. In the third photo you can see the wire loom heading into the engine bay and to the switches, also that I have placed a "hidden" switch behind the dashboard to do the following:Switches were purchased from RS and have a Red color.

Let me know what you think, this is the first time I have posted these pictures as they are part of my big electrical write-up that I am compiling!

mikeyfl

oooh. i like that spot. nice work.

Sv650

obxjeep,

Very nice install that gives me a few ideas:

- I'd place the LED at the top when installed (On position is an upward switch motion)

- Use bell wire or 18ga wire for the switch side of the relay, as the load is controlled by the other side of the relay. Only 1 (or 2) bundles to route through the firewall.

I think the SPDT is a great idea; allows for an off-road and on-road choice. Does your state law allow fog lights on with parking lights, or must it be in concert with low beams? If I understand the requirements here, fogs must be off when high beams are on, and driving lights must operate in concert with the high beams. All on-highway lights must be within a specified distance of the road, and installed in pairs.

Finally, did you create a template for the installation of the switches, or did you just eyeball it?

Looking forward to your write-up!

SV

obxjeep

It is a requirement here in VA that the fogs go off when the highbeams are turned on, and also if the fog lights are above the level of the headlights, then they must be covered... I got pulled over for that once in my TJ, didn't have covers on my light bar with 4 Hella FF1000's

I did do a template when I installed the switches, simply just measured them and then I drew on a piece of paper where the centers would be and taped it on the dash... Luckily I had already gotten used to drilling into my Jeep since I installed the 4.5" LED taillights on my TJ... I drilled 4 1/2" holes straight across, the last hole has barely enough room behind it for the wires, so it is snug, but works great.

The funny part about my switch panel is... nothing to hook into it yet it was a warm summer day when I did that mod and I figured I wouldn't want to wire in the freakin' cold winter so all I have to do now is plug the lights into the relay and poof they work. Thanks for the comment!

bofer84

i like the idea of having a switch under the arm rest for the ESP mod

Sv650

Off topic, but your opinion of the FF1000s? I'm considering the pencil beams.

SV

obxjeep

They were great lights, I had the driving beam on the light bar, they were close to being a pencil beam, so I would imagine that the pencil has a very sharp beam. When installing the lights, try not to crank the nut down too hard or you will crack the plastic housing.