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02-23-2015, 12:26 PM
#11
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Alright, found it. Mine is a little different as I had a few specifics.
1. I wanted to use a Cotura II switch so that I had a light for the locker indicator.
2. I wanted my switch set up so that when I powered the locker the top main light came on and when the locker engaged the lower light came on. I am glad I did it that way as the Rubi locker is not always quick to engage or disengage (I don't want to find out halfway up a nasty climb that my lockers weren't engaged when I expected they would be).
I used the Rugged Ridge A-pillar pod and found a 12v connection running right there, so it was easy to wire. I see people pulling the dash apart for a 12v lead, which is crazy. This is also intended to be completely free of the JK electronics.
1. I wanted to use a Cotura II switch so that I had a light for the locker indicator.
2. I wanted my switch set up so that when I powered the locker the top main light came on and when the locker engaged the lower light came on. I am glad I did it that way as the Rubi locker is not always quick to engage or disengage (I don't want to find out halfway up a nasty climb that my lockers weren't engaged when I expected they would be).
I used the Rugged Ridge A-pillar pod and found a 12v connection running right there, so it was easy to wire. I see people pulling the dash apart for a 12v lead, which is crazy. This is also intended to be completely free of the JK electronics.
Last edited by Invest2m4; 02-23-2015 at 12:56 PM.
02-23-2015, 12:50 PM
#12
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That's pretty cool using the lower light for engaged. 
Wouldn't work for me though because my lower lights are all connected to my dash lights but definitely a good way to do it otherwise.
Wouldn't work for me though because my lower lights are all connected to my dash lights but definitely a good way to do it otherwise.
Last edited by 14Sport; 02-23-2015 at 01:14 PM.
02-23-2015, 01:30 PM
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Alright, found it. Mine is a little different as I had a few specifics.
1. I wanted to use a Cotura II switch so that I had a light for the locker indicator.
2. I wanted my switch set up so that when I powered the locker the top main light came on and when the locker engaged the lower light came on. I am glad I did it that way as the Rubi locker is not always quick to engage or disengage (I don't want to find out halfway up a nasty climb that my lockers weren't engaged when I expected they would be).
I used the Rugged Ridge A-pillar pod and found a 12v connection running right there, so it was easy to wire. I see people pulling the dash apart for a 12v lead, which is crazy. This is also intended to be completely free of the JK electronics.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=598348"/>
1. I wanted to use a Cotura II switch so that I had a light for the locker indicator.
2. I wanted my switch set up so that when I powered the locker the top main light came on and when the locker engaged the lower light came on. I am glad I did it that way as the Rubi locker is not always quick to engage or disengage (I don't want to find out halfway up a nasty climb that my lockers weren't engaged when I expected they would be).
I used the Rugged Ridge A-pillar pod and found a 12v connection running right there, so it was easy to wire. I see people pulling the dash apart for a 12v lead, which is crazy. This is also intended to be completely free of the JK electronics.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=598348"/>
04-15-2015, 10:37 AM
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Alright, found it. Mine is a little different as I had a few specifics. 1. I wanted to use a Cotura II switch so that I had a light for the locker indicator. 2. I wanted my switch set up so that when I powered the locker the top main light came on and when the locker engaged the lower light came on. I am glad I did it that way as the Rubi locker is not always quick to engage or disengage (I don't want to find out halfway up a nasty climb that my lockers weren't engaged when I expected they would be). I used the Rugged Ridge A-pillar pod and found a 12v connection running right there, so it was easy to wire. I see people pulling the dash apart for a 12v lead, which is crazy. This is also intended to be completely free of the JK electronics. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=598348"/>