8 Gang Switch Panel - Auxbeam/Amazon

The auxbeam switch panels I'm familiar with don't have relays unless you are considering the switches as relays.
The way I would do it is with 1 additional 5 pin relay. You would be able to hit the auxbeam switch dedicated to the lights anytime and they would turn on. Or with the auxbeam switch off, when you turn on your brights, it would turn on the forward facing lights. The only downside would be unless you added another kill switch the lights would always turn on with your brights.
You also wouldnt want the power from the brights circuit of the truck powering the aftermarket lights and overloading that circuit. With the use of a relay the brights would tell the relay to turn on and the aftermarket lights would then be powered by the battery, no extra load on the headlights brights circuit.
1 extra relay isn't much for what you are wanting and with situations like this, you won't be able to do it properly without any extras.

 

I will say I do miss flicking my high beams and having all my lights come on.

 

It could be better with the right tools/resources, I used what I had around the house lol.

Used a sheet of plexiglass and wrapped it with carbon fibre vinyl.

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End result.

 

Pretty easy to do with a relay.

Looks really good.

 

Relays I have, please dumb it down for me lol!

I’m almost ready to purchase a 18” led bar as a dedicated high beam, rather save myself a few bucks.

 

I'd just use the switch panel as it supposed to be if it were me haha, pretty easy to push a button if the panels in the right spot

 

Use the power from the high beams to flip the relay on and will it turn the leds you want on with the high beams. 5 pin relays seem pretty complex but once you figure out how they work, and how they can work for what you want, they are pretty simple.

 

It is but the convenience is nice. For example I have footwear lights that come on with the door opening. Using a relay I have them also wired to my switch panel so I can turn them on whenever I want.
I also have bed lights wired on a relay. I can turn them on with a switch in the bed or I can turn them on with the switch panel when I am in the driver's seat. So if a passenger needs to get something out of the bed at night without knowing where the switch is they got light.
Relays are a great for being able to use multiple switches or power sources to turn stuff on when you want them on.

 

Can anyone post some pics of where you are running the wiring for the Auxbeam 8 gang unit through the firewall? Is there any moisture issue with where to run through the firewall? Thanks for any advice to get this unit in.

 

look at the main wire bundle that comes though the firewall driver side reach under that bundle. there is a "nipple" I clipped mine off with a set of wire clippers pushed my cap though that until I got it back aligned then pulled a zip tie down over the nipple and the wire bundle. on my nephew's truck. mine isn't near that nice I punched a small hole in the rubber boot and pushed it though my "nipple" wasn't popped out.

 

I did the same.
No water issues unless you let your truck sit in 4ft of water for a while...

 

So, if I understand correctly, that "nipple" would allow enough room to run the connection cable through the firewall? TIA

 

think I just stretched it a bit but fit though with minimal work and then fit tightly.

 

Worked the same for me, but I did add a layer of clear RTV for insurance

 

Thanks for all the input. Greatly appreciated

 

I have a 2nd gen so I don't have that nipple. It should be fine, and slice it a little with a knife if needed.
But I have about 1" diameter of cables running through my firewall and never had issues. Too many damn wires for everything lol

 

ive a 2nd gen... but yes a small little slit and youre good to go

 

Hi all!
I finally wired up my switch panel to be able to pull power from 2 different sources.
I bought a DPDT switch.

$10 TWTADE / 5Pcs Black ON/Off/ON DPDT 6 Pin 3 Position Boat Rocker Switch Car Auto Boat Rocker Toggle Switch Snap AC 250V 125V/20A KCD2-203

This is the one I used.


Here is how I wired it (see diagram). Very simple! No need to wire any negative wires.
Power source #1 is a fuse tap to "IGN Np.2". Power source #2 is a fuse tap to "PWR OUTLET". The other wire is the panel power load that runs through the fire wall to the switch board.




I 3D printed a mount for my switches.
The round momentary switch was used for my old panel. It was used to dim the panel. The new Auxbeam panel dims automatically but the switch still works.

 

HELP !!
I posted this on the lighting forum, but got no replies yet. I'm hoping that since this is a dedicated auxbeam deal you guys might be able to help me. I lost my fuse panel cover somewhere while driving (I probably didn't put it on properly ) and I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere. Do you guys know where I can get one? I have the 8 gang, one- sided panel.

Thanks!

 

Have you tried emailing the seller on Amazon, or emailing them directly? It never hurts to ask, especially if you are nice about it. I've had companies do all sorts of surprising things, even replacing the entire part.