mik666 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hey Gang Ok, so new injectors in, new shocks & steering damper in - running sweet! time to address the fog lights, which i assume were orginally setup to go on with the head lights as i can't find any switch for them (87 2 wd) - on peeking at the lights them self it looks like some sort of PO monkeyness so thinking i'll rewire them w/ a switch set up on the dash. Any suggestions for good point to run a hot wire off from - some where off the fuse box or other suggestions ? thx as always really loving these trucks! mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Get a relay mount it under the hood Wire it like this.....Run # 86 Through the switch to an accessory on your fuse box...That way they turn off with the Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I agree 100% with adding a relay. As for finding a 12v source, if you intend on adding any other accessories i would recommend buying an auxiliary fuse box of some sort. I have a BlueSeas unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik666 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 I agree 100% with adding a relay. As for finding a 12v source, if you intend on adding any other accessories i would recommend buying an auxiliary fuse box of some sort. I have a BlueSeas unit. cool idea thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 http://comancheclub.com/topic/29698-fog-light-wiring-tips/?hl=fog+lamp+wiring&do=findComment&comment=302495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I put an after market fused & relayed harness. power came from an underhood add on fuse box. wired the hole thing to an oem dash switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I agree 100% with adding a relay. As for finding a 12v source, if you intend on adding any other accessories i would recommend buying an auxiliary fuse box of some sort. I have a BlueSeas unit. That's very neat. A long time ago I bought a fused marine switch panel that never got used on a boat -- but I haven't added enough accessory circuits to have a need for it. Like this, except mine has six switches and fuses: Newer version has circuit breakers: http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Toggle-Switch-Panels-8-Inch/dp/B0000AZ7X7/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1425561040&sr=8-13&keywords=marine+switch+panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik666 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 awesome - i was wondering how to wirin up my bilge properly (kidding!) - cool fuse box too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The bilge switch actually comes in handy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Usually they come with a page of stickers to label as required (although all are usually marine oriented). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Usually. This. I really wish mine had come with those stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzzzBear Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 When I went to do the Wiring for mine, I found a wire, from the Wiring Harness, which was for the Fog Lights. Ran from there. I got a Factory Switch, to use in the Dash. Ran New Wiring & Relays (I have 2 sets of Fog, 1 set Driving Lights) Used the Factory Switches & Locations on the Dash, All worked Fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 That wire, the dash relay coil trigger wire for fog and/or driving lamps, is present on all MJs even if they were not optioned out for them. Makes good sense to use it instead of adding more wiring from the dash through the firewall when adding accessory lamps since it's already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 When I went to do the Wiring for mine, I found a wire, from the Wiring Harness, which was for the Fog Lights. Ran from there. I got a Factory Switch, to use in the Dash. Ran New Wiring & Relays (I have 2 sets of Fog, 1 set Driving Lights) Used the Factory Switches & Locations on the Dash, All worked Fine. Can you or Hornbrod tell me how to identify that wire? Do you remember which wires are which on the factory switches to save me some time testing them? I want to use the stock ones as well. I have several different options. If someone knows how ( and if ) I could use this switch for the defroster to trigger an on-demand electric fan I was thinking of using it: Image Not Found Image Not Found I will use the for light for my fog lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzzzBear Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I Modified this panel for the 2 Light Switches. Yes, I used 1 for 2 sets of Fog Lights. The wire I used, from behind the Grille, was a wire with a 1/4" Female Spade Connection. Used a Test Light to Verify when it had power & where it was under the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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