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Multiple Switches to Same Add a Fuse?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by BrotherBudro, Jan 6, 2018.

  1. Jan 6, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    BrotherBudro

    BrotherBudro [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,

    I had a professional install my LED light bar, and rear facing lights. The switches are from On Board Air and are wired to illuminate when the dash lights are on. I am in the process of planning out how I'm going to install ditch lights myself.

    My question is: Can I run all 3 switches from the same add-a-fuse (AAF) that allows them to illuminate with the dash lights are on? If so, how? I am assuming the installer ran the current 2 switches off the same AAF and I can follow his lead there, but I want to have a plan BEFORE I take apart the dash.
    If I can't run them all off the same AAF, do I just need to buy one for each switch I add (I don't see myself adding any more after this, but if I hang around here too long, who knows)
     
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  2. Jan 12, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    BrotherBudro

    BrotherBudro [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I ordered a pack of 5 add-a-fuses. The way they are designed, I think it will work. Unless there is something going on behind the scenes that I'm not aware of. I think I'll only need to do 2 AAFs total (one off the other). My backup plan is just find another fuse that is powered when I turn on the headlights :fingerscrossed:

    I should know in about a week.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    paranoid56

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    yes as long as they are only triggering a relay
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    thats what i do, as the power to illuminate the little LED in teh switch and the amount of power to trigger a relay is so low. I think last time i checked, doing 3 switches and relay trigger was less then a half amp. (would nee to double check that)

    its a dfx file, let me know what file you can read and i can send that :D
     
  5. Jan 12, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Friedtacolover

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    Pdf? Or anything else im not a snazzy enough engineer to know how to read dxf haha
     
  6. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    outxider

    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    For the mic tuning oem style switches, i tap into the illumination wires off the stock foglight switch. They light up when the lights are on just like oem. No need for an add a fuse.
     
  7. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    This.

    If not....no way
     
  8. Jan 14, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    Agreed
     

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