Aux Switch Uses - Ideas??

[BEM-S4]

Exterior lights for sure. Then on the off chance I can stand driving the thing north of 75mph on the highway I’d also do my usual radar / laser setup.

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[vrewald14]

I just thought of an idea - not sure if anyone has already documented it or not:

Supposedly the IWEs (Integrated Wheel Ends) are now electronically activated, not vacuum. As such, it would be convenient to have 2 Aux switches for manually disengaging the hubs - similar to manual hub lockouts.

Being able to manually select which wheel is driven and which is not is very handy in some instances when you want 3 wheel drive (not 2, not 4). 3 wheel drive is advantageous for maintaining tracking on slippery / icy side slopes.

Also, from what I understand, Baja mode automatically puts you in 4 wheel drive. If you want to use Baja mode on the street for a "sporty" feel, just manually disengage the hubs so you don't damage your driveline on pavement.

 

[Natai]

Also, from what I understand, Baja mode automatically puts you in 4 wheel drive. If you want to use Baja mode on the street for a "sporty" feel, just manually disengage the hubs so you don't damage your driveline on pavement.

Fairly certain you can still manually switch to 2H and disengage lockers while in Baja mode.
Still not a good idea to run Baja on pavement because of the changes to traction control (which we know about, though that could just be turned off too) and whatever other changes we don't.

Best bet for Sport in those models for which it is disabled is hopefully re-enabling them via Forscan. Won't know for sure for a while obviously, but it's been done on Mustangs.

Although if enough people tear things up trying to Baja on pavement, maybe Ford will just realize how stupid disabling Sport on BL and FE was and fix it.

 

[Ed Morris]

Camera squirter, perhaps??

 

[Skeeterjack]

Rocket launcher, afterburners, passenger ejector , oil spray, foggier, siren and lights.

 

[Brongo]

Air compressor, as was said along with lighting. Suppose you could power an amp with one if you upgraded the stereo substantially. Have four on the F350 and I use them all. There is massive benefit to having thing pre-wired to a fuse box.

Which air compressor are you thinking?

So there are six included/available factory installed auxiliary switches (depending on the model you are getting) for the new Broncos. I for one will probably not be mounting six switches worth of aftermarket lighting to my Bronco. So I am looking for other ideas for how to put these switches to use.

I have heard a few ideas already, such as running a mini fridge or winches. What are some other good uses for these switches?

Or what about less practical, but nonetheless amusing uses for them? I was thinking about labeling one of the buttons “DO NOT TOUCH!” and also rigging it to spray water in the passenger’s face if they flip it.

So let’s hear everybody’s ideas!!

what kind of air compressor is everyone thinking for one of the switches?

 

[mdepll]

So there are six included/available factory installed auxiliary switches (depending on the model you are getting) for the new Broncos. I for one will probably not be mounting six switches worth of aftermarket lighting to my Bronco. So I am looking for other ideas for how to put these switches to use.

I have heard a few ideas already, such as running a mini fridge or winches. What are some other good uses for these switches?

Or what about less practical, but nonetheless amusing uses for them? I was thinking about labeling one of the buttons “DO NOT TOUCH!” and also rigging it to spray water in the passenger’s face if they flip it.

So let’s hear everybody’s ideas!!

How would it work to wire a mini fridge. Curious how that wiring would work to the black of the truck?

 

[darren]

So there are six included/available factory installed auxiliary switches (depending on the model you are getting) for the new Broncos. I for one will probably not be mounting six switches worth of aftermarket lighting to my Bronco. So I am looking for other ideas for how to put these switches to use.

I have heard a few ideas already, such as running a mini fridge or winches. What are some other good uses for these switches?

Or what about less practical, but nonetheless amusing uses for them? I was thinking about labeling one of the buttons “DO NOT TOUCH!” and also rigging it to spray water in the passenger’s face if they flip it.

So let’s hear everybody’s ideas!!

It's worth the $200 in the long run and you all know it...LoL!!! Thats a great idea . There s a guy that f's with his girl on Youtube at that level of Prankster. He F's with her truck a lot.

 

[FerkinBlonco]

At least one of my switches is going to find its way to a garage door transmitter. Hoping to take advantage of aftermarket fog light offerings for the modular bumper, will wire another switch to those.

 

[mdepll]

At least one of my switches is going to find its way to a garage door transmitter. Hoping to take advantage of aftermarket fog light offerings for the modular bumper, will wire another switch to those.

Would like to know how to wire the garage door remote ?

 

[hyatthood]

I will wire my radar detector to one so I can turn it off when I have a business call rather than disconnecting the wire from the detector. One down, five more to go.

 

[mrjerry469]

Starter kill switch for security
Lights
Stereo amp
onboard air

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