Windshield lights where to mount the switch
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Brewster,Wa
I'm not quite the expert with wiring. I have a relay wire (blue) going to the switch in the dash, then a black (ground) to the footwell from the switch. Now I need to find a wire to splice into that is constant for the led light on the switch. There are three posts on the switch. If I run that third wire back to the battery won't the little led light always be on and drain the battery? Sorry for the elementary questions, I just don't want to jack anything up.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 199
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From: Altoona, PA
I was really reluctant to drill a hole in the dash to the left of the steering column, even though that seems a pretty convenient place to put a switch. I ended up pulling the drivers side A pillar cover and there is a ton of room behind there. Routed the wires through the firewall hole on the drivers side and straight up behind the pillar (sorry for the crappy pic);
The only concern I have with this location is the LED light on the switch - it might be a distraction while I'm driving - I've run my driving lights off the high-beam wire so the blue LED will flash on and off with the high beams. If I end up finding it annoying, I'll disconnect it.
And to answer the previous poster, the led light on a lighted switch should only be on when power is passing through the switch.
The only concern I have with this location is the LED light on the switch - it might be a distraction while I'm driving - I've run my driving lights off the high-beam wire so the blue LED will flash on and off with the high beams. If I end up finding it annoying, I'll disconnect it.
And to answer the previous poster, the led light on a lighted switch should only be on when power is passing through the switch.
Last edited by pontiacstogo; Nov 14, 2010 at 09:58 AM.