Configuration: Aux Switches and Accessory Rail

[t3n2and4]

Anyone else want the auxiliary switches just so they can feel like a pilot?

Yeah, but I probably need lockout covers for it.

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[HorizonHunter]

Yeah, but I probably need lockout covers for it.

I'm sure aftermarket will make something to that effect

 

[NVCowboy]

I will probably wire my garage door opener to one of them. Pretty simple if your willing to tear one of your openers apart.

Clouds part. Sun shines through.

 

[Natai]

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Never would have thought I would buy such a thing, but this may need to happen...

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I can save you some time...
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I miss JC Whitney catalogues

 

[Ironiguana]

Never would have thought I would buy such a thing, but this may need to happen...

I just put it on my Christmas list for the kids to buy me. I never have anything for them that they can afford and they like the idea.

 

[NVCowboy]

(i) open the remote's case

(ii) solder wires to the terminals on both sides of the momentary microswitch that is depressed when you push the opener's button

(iii) run the wires to the aux switch of choice

(iv) stash the reassembled remote somewhere on the vehicle where it's out of the way, but you can get access every few years to change the battery.

BTDT -- not hard, just tedious if you would prefer to not destroy the remote case. Preferably done with a low-power soldering iron with a pencil tip to minimize heating of the remote's circuit board.

How do you deal with the fact that the switch interacts with the 12 volt system of the vehicle? I had visions in my head of resistors to bring down the voltage and whatever relays and fuses were necessary to keep the vehicle from frying the opener.

 

[Danager]

How do you deal with the fact that the switch interacts with the 12 volt system of the vehicle? I had visions in my head of resistors to bring down the voltage and whatever relays and fuses were necessary to keep the vehicle from frying the opener.

You don’t supply voltage from the upfitter switch to the remote as implied. You would wire in a relay to connect the GDO remote’s switch input/output.

#85 = positive input from upfitter switch
#86 = ground
#87 = “output” side of GDO remote’s switch
#30 = “input” side of GDO remote’s switch
Notes:
- need very low amperage to trigger this relay.
- 85 & 86 can be reversed with no adverse results
- 87 & 30 can be reversed with no adverse results

 

[mneblett]

You don’t supply voltage from the upfitter switch to the remote as implied. You would wire in a relay to connect the GDO remote’s switch input/output.

#85 = positive input from upfitter switch
#86 = ground
#87 = “output” side of GDO remote’s switch
#30 = “input” side of GDO remote’s switch
Notes:
- need very low amperage to trigger this relay.
- 85 & 86 can be reversed with no adverse results
- 87 & 30 can be reversed with no adverse results

Thank you for posting this -- it is precisely what I was about to say. I'll edit my post to refer to this one.

 

[dwbronco]

Not to derail this, but hasn't the rail been derailed?

 

[Studawg]

I've heard of people doing 'polite horns' that do a quick 'ahem' honk instead of the standard honk, if you just need to catch someone's attention quickly.

Seriously? Polite horns? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of. The factory horn IS the “polite” horn.

I want a RUDE horn for all the inconsiderate, oblivious drivers I encounter.

 

[Studawg]

That is not powering the winch (I hope) that is controlling the winch solenoid. Winches draw way to much current to run through a normal switch. You are likely energizing the solenoid and the other other switch is flipping the polarity to go in or out

Sooooo, can I use two of the auxiliary switches to operate the winch? One to power on and another to power in and out? Forgive me, I get very confused when talking about amps and volts and relays and watts and draws etc....

 

[Natai]

Does anyone know if Ford's factory Aux switches can be set to latching or momentary, depending on your needs? If not, I'm assuming they are latching?

I recently saw a video of someone wiring up some rock lights to a Gladiator. I was amazed when they went into a settings menu on the center touchscreen and could configure each switch to momentary/latching and ignition/battery.

 

[Used2jeep]

Does anyone know if Ford's factory Aux switches can be set to latching or momentary, depending on your needs? If not, I'm assuming they are latching?

I recently saw a video of someone wiring up some rock lights to a Gladiator. I was amazed when they went into a settings menu on the center touchscreen and could configure each switch to momentary/latching and ignition/battery.

I do recall something similar. Most likely the Ford switches are standard and not momentary though.

 

[Zap74]

Well, I am getting a 4dr so it seats 5. That means 4 switches will be used for ejection seats. Leave two for a winch and compressor!