Luke K P Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Self installing (if i can work out this question) some side pod lights on the pajero.. and was wondering if anyone here has any good tips on where / which / how holes in the firewall it is appropriate to run switch wire through? Likely i will go for a lot of overkill and install more and more lights in the future as funds allow... should i just be installing a large multi-core wire through and terminating the ends until i get extra lights/switches as needed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke said: Self installing (if i can work out this question) some side pod lights on the pajero.. and was wondering if anyone here has any good tips on where / which / how holes in the firewall it is appropriate to run switch wire through? Likely i will go for a lot of overkill and install more and more lights in the future as funds allow... should i just be installing a large multi-core wire through and terminating the ends until i get extra lights/switches as needed? There should be a rubber grommet that leads to your glove compartment. But i have another question for you: - Will this be the only lights you will add ? or do you plan to have more in the future ? The reason is this, i recently came across the Auxbeam switch panel and must say although it is not super cheap, i was extremely impressed with how easy it was to install multiple lights or other external items. Have a look here: Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel, Universal Circuit Control Relay System Box with Automatic Dimmable On-Off LED Switch Pod Touch Switch Box for Car Pickup Truck Jeep Boat UTV SUV, BA80 Blue 2 Year Warranty : Amazon.ae: Automotive So far i have always done my own installs by buying the relays, wiring, fuses, etc.. but even though i do my best, after a couple of years, and a lot of heat and sand, those wires became brittle, and the relays started to fail. The fact that this is a one-stop solution with IP65 rating really could be a life-saver. Installation over the weekend with a helper and a good beer 1 2 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K P Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Frederic said: There should be a rubber grommet that leads to your glove compartment. But i have another question for you: - Will this be the only lights you will add ? or do you plan to have more in the future ? The reason is this, i recently came across the Auxbeam switch panel and must say although it is not super cheap, i was extremely impressed with how easy it was to install multiple lights or other external items. Have a look here: Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel, Universal Circuit Control Relay System Box with Automatic Dimmable On-Off LED Switch Pod Touch Switch Box for Car Pickup Truck Jeep Boat UTV SUV, BA80 Blue 2 Year Warranty : Amazon.ae: Automotive So far i have always done my own installs by buying the relays, wiring, fuses, etc.. but even though i do my best, after a couple of years, and a lot of heat and sand, those wires became brittle, and the relays started to fail. The fact that this is a one-stop solution with IP65 rating really could be a life-saver. Installation over the weekend with a helper and a good beer Thanks Frederic, Hmm the gang panel switch box really removes a lot of the hassle of future upgrades... excellent idea to use that instead. I will have to give this some more consideration before i start poking more wires around,,... consideration needs a good beer as well. 😎 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K P Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) little early for the beer, but watching the install vid and looking at the harness for the lights i have already got.. this switchbox just makes so much more sense for future... looks like i'll be attempting to install it sometime soon 😅😅😅😅 thanks for the tip @Frederic Edited February 28, 2023 by PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Fredy, this gang switch is amazing but why only 1 sticker for a fan? Damn it I can't buy it now. 3 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gaurav said: Fredy, this gang switch is amazing but why only 1 sticker for a fan? Damn it I can't buy it now. ill get you some stickers made buddy 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Just kidding, with so much electrical wiring, I have a wish to someday clear all and make them as tidy as possible, someday...! 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K P Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Frederic said: ill get you some stickers made buddy im just gonna have one big sticker that says 'BLIND EVERYONE' so you can have my fan sticker. 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke K P Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 switch gang panel arrived... tossing up if i try and do the install on friday afternoon and potentially cripple my car for this weekend or not wish me luck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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