Anyone install gang AUX switches?

[Alfredo]

Has anybody installed one of these, if so how was your experience?

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[BjB13]

Haven’t done that yet on this whip. Not sure where exactly I want my switches and buttons or how may I may want or need. I did add this temporary set up for now while exploring my options. Currently only has one push button but can fit more than one switch. And it took minutes. I know it’s not exactly what you were looking for. But I would guess it wouldn’t be very hard.

 

[BjB13]

Above the driver door hinge is a grommet that ends up right behind your dash so running wires should be easy. Just the cutting, not sure what is behind there exactly

 

[Alfredo]

Haven’t done that yet on this whip. Not sure where exactly I want my switches and buttons or how may I may want or need. I did add this temporary set up for now while exploring my options. Currently only has one push button but can fit more than one switch. And it took minutes. I know it’s not exactly what you were looking for. But I would guess it wouldn’t be very hard.

I have already done the installation, the picture of the switch assembly mounted is mine, I was wondering if anybody else had as much trouble as I did with this particular switch assembly. Switch 1 operates my front fog lights, switch 2 operates the lights around the cargo basket, switch 3 is not used at the moment.

 

[BjB13]

My bad either way very nice I do like that location setup , nice clean look and functionality

 

[HugeGuyTheory]

Has anybody installed one of these, if so how was your experience?

Link to the switch bank?

 

[christopheru]

I was debating putting a switch box up in the sunglasses holder (don't care about the holder so...) since there is a nice hole there, or in the recess just behind it by the sunroof depending what is back there. Would look nice and be out of the way. Likely, in the sunglasses holder for me though.

 

[Alfredo]

I was debating putting a switch box up in the sunglasses holder (don't care about the holder so...) since there is a nice hole there, or in the recess just behind it by the sunroof depending what is back there. Would look nice and be out of the way. Likely, in the sunglasses holder for me though.

I considered that location too, it is a very nice location for a gang switch assembly however, the assembly I had did not fit there at all. The terminals of the switches and the wiring between them, requires at least two inches of clearance in the back. A mini switch assembly if there's such a thing might fit. The current location was the only place with enough clearance behind it to fit, and still had to trim away part of the dash support to make it fit.

 

[HugeGuyTheory]

Took me a minute, but I found the switch assembly he used here: https://www.amazon.com/Purishion-Aluminum-Voltmeter-Pre-Wired-Waterproof/dp/B07Z9V6291

 

[christopheru]

I considered that location too, it is a very nice location for a gang switch assembly however, the assembly I had did not fit there at all. The terminals of the switches and the wiring between them, requires at least two inches of clearance in the back. A mini switch assembly if there's such a thing might fit. The current location was the only place with enough clearance behind it to fit, and still had to trim away part of the dash support to make it fit.

A very good point. I have not wired in stuff in decades, so am rusty. That switch box you have is one I was thinking of. I would prefer it mounted where I can see it properly though. Hmmmm. Perhaps a bolt on box? Will have to think on it. Thanks for showing it wired. I have a much better idea of how bulky it is now!

 

[kingtj]

Ok ... dumb question maybe, but what about that rectangular cover plate near the bottom of the dash panel? It looks like it's a punch-out to add a single rocker switch? Will one of them snap perfectly into that opening if you only want to add one switch?

 

[Alfredo]

Ok ... dumb question maybe, but what about that rectangular cover plate near the bottom of the dash panel? It looks like it's a punch-out to add a single rocker switch? Will one of them snap perfectly into that opening if you only want to add one switch?

If I remember correctly, that location has an emergency hood opener behind that tab. it's red and you can see it in photos 6 and 8. there is also metal frame support parts that are in the way.

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