How to Wire and Program Your Factory Aux Switches - Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- A quick and easy "How-to" on the integration of lights or other devices, into the factory aux switches on your Jeep JL or JT!
This is the follow-up to our last video where we installed a Baja Designs S8 10" light bar, using the Grimm Offroad steel bumper light bar bracket kit. Here, we continue by running a small wiring harness from the light location on our bumper, to the auxiliary wire position near the factory battery. From there it's just a matter of choosing the right Aux switch, completing a few wire terminations, and ending it with some easy programming through your media console.
For those of you without the factory Aux switches, MOPAR offers an easy to install kit with everything you need to install them into your JL or JT.
MOPAR AUX SWITCH BANK - Black Bezel - non-Rubicon:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/sw...
MOPAR AUX SWITCH BANK - Black Bezel - Rubicon:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/sw...
MOPAR AUX SWITCH BANK - Chrome Bezel - Rubicon:
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Aux Wiring
04:01 Aux Switch Programming
06:15 Where to Buy
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Best video ever!! I immediately found the wire I needed for a cb install. First time Jeep owner so I'm still learning and learning quicker with videos like yours. Awesome job!!
Glad we could help!
Thank you this video saved me $427 for an install!
This is an outstanding video, just what I needed.
It’s nice to see that FCA understands remember last state...now if only they could apply to StopStart lol. Seriously awesome video, thanks for the tutorial.
Right?!
Get a Tazer Mini if you want to disable the auto start and configure other things.
Legal issues.
Fantastic walkthrough and informational vid. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the great content!
Glad it was helpful!
That was easy. Planning on running that same set up.
Outstanding step by step instructions! Thank you for the video. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very detailed and Great Job!
Thank you!
Very good detailed video. For the life of me, I don't know why Jeep doesn't make the trailer/switch OEM from the factory on all Jeeps? While some people may not tow, most are only to use bike racks or add additional lights or electronics on their jeeps.
Your video was a great help to me! THANKS!
Glad it helped!
Awesome video, I puckered a little when you loosened the ground without disconnecting the battery.
Great video!
Thanks!
Wonderful tutorial. Here's your like
Glad you liked it Lex, thanks for the like.
Great information thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this... means a lot. I bought 4 spot lights that go on the hood. So this vid is what I needed. TIA
Glad it helped!
@@northridgenation I just had to order extra wiring they didnt come with any. Like how the heck did they think it would reach, lol. gotta love amazon lights, lol .... the ones i bought
@@northridgenation Do you know if there is a set of aux wires under the passenger side as well? or are they only near the battery? I am looking to install a GMRS but didnt want to run it all the way to the driver side firewall then all the way back to the battery area? any help will be appreciated.
Awesome video thanks! Was wondering where my wires were 👍
Glad we could help!
What wire would you recommend using for the rough country 30” led light bar 150w? Thanks for any info 🙏
Given my question about a relay, below, the 4 “hot” wires under the hood for each of the 4 aux switches should really be coming from a factory installed relay (pin 87) that is part of the aux switch wiring circuit - and not directly from the switch itself.
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SPOT ON THANKS SO MUCH 😁
Glad it helped!
Bingo!!
Im having issues installing the oem switch on my 2021 jeep gladiator ecodiesel
Great video .. hoping you can assist ... Regarding Rigid Radiance Pods. The colored backlight option to run the backlight independent I would need to wire that to a seperate AuX, Ex: Aux1 flood light / Aux2 amber backlight ?
Yes, each light source will need its own switch if you want them to operate independently.
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Great video simple will save time and $$
I have the factory aux switch option with tow package
Do I need to add a relay or switch already has relay from factory
Thank you
No need if you are connecting to the aux switches and the load is within the load rating of the switch.
Wiring up a solenoid for the winch aux 1 switch.
That could be done, you'd want to make sure you program it as a momentary switch, so it turns off when you release the button.
We discuss latching vs. momentary @4:55
@@northridgenation for clarification I am using the solenoid with Aux1 as a master power switch to the winch, not to operate the winch, in which case it has to be latching as it has to keep power to the solenoid to provide power to the winch.
However, if one wanted to use Aux1 and Aux2 as winch in and winch out then you are correct it would have to be set as momentary.
I'd like to wire up the winch to a relay, triggered by an aux switch. That way, the winch won't drain down the batt when the vehicle is off. Most videos show connecting the winch directly to the batt and the wireless remote is always on.
Unless there is a problem with the winch, it will not drain down the battery when the vehicle is off.
@@northridgenation is more of a safety precaution like wiring in a manual master power switch on the main positive winch cable.
@@jefftenhave8038 Just make sure that your master power switch will be able to handle the amp draw of the winch under full load. The commonly used winches pull around 475 amps under full pull.
@@northridgenation yes Thank you the master solenoid I am using for this purpose is 500amp
How would I attach a 5mm, pre-wired 12v LED diode with two wires, black and & red? It's a tiny, low energy bulb so Aux 3 or 4 would be the best options, but what would the black wire and red wire connect to? Positive to the stripped wire and negative to ground?
Yes, positive to the Aux switch wire and negative to the ground.
Thanks to your video I easily found the under hood wire ends for the Aux switches. At first glace I did not see them.
Is it possible to hook up LED lights illuminating the side steps that will go on with lights as I grab the door handle?
I thought at first read of owners manual that the programming of the Aux switches allowed this to be programmed for any of the 4 switches. Your video did not show that as an option. I have a 2023 High Tide JL 4dr.
Thanks, Craig
Glad the video helped.
As far as wiring LEDs to your side steps to activate with your door handle, you would need to run them through the Aux Switches. Wire them to your footwell lights. Then they'll light up when you hit the unlock feature on your key fob.
@@northridgenation ✌Kudos!! Thanks for the reply. That is a great idea since the footwell lights are right there above the side steps and next to the inside Aux wire terminations. I REALLY appreciate your feedback on this.
Craig
This video is explaining how to add lights to your switches if the Jeep came equipped with the switch pod.
Your Jeep did not come with that from the factory so your computer doesn't know what to do when we introduce the switch pod to your Jeep. It has to go to the Jeep dealership and be "taught" that your Jeep now does have the switch pod.
How to connect rough country ledbar 30inch ( with the aux switch) on rubicon 2023 note* ledbar has three wires white blue and black
Is this a dual function lightbar?
The black is the negative. What do the other two wire control? Maybe a high and low beam function?
do you have a video showing what to do if the light bar comes with a relay, fuse and switch but want to install in an aux switch? I'm assuming you'd have to rewire the harness
How many amps does your light bar pull?
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If I want to wire two set of lights to one aux switch how do I do it and what connector to use? Ofc, keeping in mind that the total amp draw is less than what is stated for the aux switch.
Use spade or bullet connectors (or similar). Crimp the light leads into one side and the other side onto the aux wire lead.
I see that you are programing on the 8.4 inch screen. is it the same programing steps for the 7 inch screen.
Yes it is.
What wire harness is that. I want to do this install. I'm about to order the aux switches from your site.
The wire harness comes in the kit.
Chrome Bezel: www.northridge4x4.com/part/switch-panels/82215798ae-mopar-auxiliary-switch-bank-chrome
Black Bezel:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/switches/82215798ab-mopar-auxiliary-switch-bank-rubicon
Looking good, what light bar did you use
The Baja Designs 10" Light bar?
th-cam.com/video/JpYh5VYZZjw/w-d-xo.html
When installing the switches themselves Did you have to program the new switches into the uconnect in order to get it to work or did it just activate once installed
You have to get the system rebooted at the dealer. Then they will show up. It's an option code that has to be added. The instructions that come with the switches have a paper to explain it to the dealer. After that, they will show in the options.
You can use a Tazer Mini to activate the Aux Switches, along with many other functions.
www.northridge4x4.com/part/programmers-tuners/jl-tazer-mini-z-automotive-prgmr
I can’t find the wires on my jt diesel. It isn’t payed out the same. Do you have any ideas?
Do you have the AUX switches in your cab?
So for the 40 amp switches you can run anything on them up to 40 but you could still run 8 amp lights on them?
Yes, run anything up to 40 amps max.
@@northridgenation and you don’t need to swap the fuse to a lower ampage if doing so?
Hello! I’ve seen some comments about this but haven’t seen an answer yet. I am connecting a 20” rough country light bar to my JL aux switches. I cut off the original switch that came with the bar in order to wire it to the connecting aux wires. When I cut off the switch it has a white, blue and a black wire inside of it. I obviously cannot connect all 3 to the one aux wire? Which one do I connect? Do I use one or all 3? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
It is a single function light bar, before I cut off the original switch, it was only on off.
I believe black is a negative, white is a positive input and blue is a positive output… but if I can wire all 3 to the single aux wire in the bundle
I'm showing the RC 20" light bars use a 3 way switch, so there must be two different light functions.
To test the light bar functions, hold the wires direct to the battery terminals. Black to NEG and then one at a time, hold the white to POS, remove, then hold the blue to POS to see what the functions are.
Then to hook to your Aux switches, you would want to ground the black wire and then hook the white wire to one aux switch and the blue wire to another aux switch.
So I have a plastic front bumper, is drilling into it for a light bar install ok? I’m new to all this 😅
For smaller, lighter lights that should work fine. For bigger heavier lights you'd want a metal mount or metal backing to keep vibration to a minimum.
@@northridgenation I have researched more, looks like diode dynamics makes a bracket. Seems to be the best option. Thanks!
What about the internal wires? Nobody seems to show anything about where they are.
Internal wires?
We show where to find the Aux wire ends here: th-cam.com/video/irV9ElFxuVo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LAYewgDyRk0kwaOf&t=41
Which switch should I use (40 or 15 amp) for 32q ICECO Refrigerator? can't find the information anywhere.
We don't have the specs for the ICECO Fridges. Post up if you find them.
@@northridgenation DC 12/24 V DC, Fuse 15A,
@@Haro75410 if they are spec'ing a 15 amp fuse, then you should be good to go with the 15 amp switch on your Aux switches.
Does the aux switch system already have a relay built into the wiring circuit? I sure hope so. Proper vehicle wiring sees the aux switch triggering a relay which, when energized when the aux switch is turned “on”, provides power to the accessory such as a light bar. If the factory installed aux switch system is not using a relay, it is a very poor idea to power a high amp draw accessory, such as a compressor, directly from an aux switch.
Check out the Mopar Aux Switch system here: www.northridge4x4.com/part/switch-panels/82215798ae-mopar-auxiliary-switch-bank-chrome
It includes a pic of the wiring harness, fuses and relay box.
@@northridgenation I only see one picture of the panel.
it looks like the
"Non-Rubicon" Mopar Bank has been discontinued.
Yeah, that's weird. Maybe they didn't sell enough of them?
Does it work as a 3 phase bottom?
Clarify your question please.
@@northridgenation Sure, I have a led light from rigid that there are two kind of lights: the regular one and a back light. That way the switch must have 3 phases.
the video image is too poor, you need to fix it more
Nice clear video. Really helpful to understand how to interface with these switches.
Glad it was helpful!