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Switch-Pros SP8100 Switch Panel Information & Discussion

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ACEkraut, Jun 30, 2016.

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  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 12:39 AM
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    joemyself

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    Hey man,

    for the blue wire connection, is that a 5 or 10 amp fuse that you are using? Looks like it's the 5 amp that is provided (judging by the color). Does it work for you? For me, I used the provided 5 amp and the system works when ignition is turned halfway, however, when I start the truck the engine turns on and then turns off a second later. I'm thinking it has something to do with it not being a 10 amp?

    Let me know what you think, or anyone else that might know!

    Cheers
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:24 AM
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    So the fuse you cant see is the red 10 amp fuse which is under the 5 amp fuse should be the orginal 10 amp fuse than the 5 amp with the add a fuse. two fuses per add a circuit. Check your fuses maybe its a bad one try swapping them out. I used a volt meeter to check for 12volts when the truck is on and when its off you want no voltage. Thats EFI fuse does that for the blue wire.

    If your only running the 5amp fuse and not the 10 plus 5 that could be the issue if you are i'd say try new fuses and see if that fixes it.
     
    Coop68, Dec 24, 2016
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  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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    HI
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    Finally wired up the bed/cargo lights to the SP8100. Man I'm still amazed that I can control the lights via BT.

    745F3E7B-EE7D-47AF-9DC7-9D5A19F0E4F4_zps_fa5dede32f3e0faea22f9686bccdac0169bee449.jpg

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    adio, Dec 27, 2016
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  5. Dec 29, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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  6. Dec 29, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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  7. Dec 30, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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  8. Dec 30, 2016 at 3:47 PM
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  9. Dec 30, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    Yeah sorry the pic is for the other ones, but in the drop down you can select the SP. They look like this.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    Has anyone wired up something like these before?

    http://www.whelen.com/auto/product.php?head_id=12&cat_id=74&prod_id=648

    They have a Alley and puddle light wire separate from the caution light which can be activated separately.

    I am looking to do these types of lights, 2 left, 2 right, 2 rear and want to have controls for each side separately (left strobe pattern, left alley/puddle light on, etc)
    If I press ON (1 click) with the Switch Pros, will the caution lights revert to their programmed strobe pattern or will the light just stay on solid?
     
    DRJ1014, Jan 27, 2017
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  11. Feb 10, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    Anyone have any thoughts on wiring to an inverter. I have an 8 gauge wire to my 800W inverter now, wired to my blue sea fuse panel. I'm a little worried about moving that connection directly to one of the outputs on my 8100. Any thoughts?
     
    SeekingZero, Feb 10, 2017
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  12. Feb 12, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    Don't do it. They have amp ratings listed. Even for my light bars I'm running relays because it couldn't handle it.
     
    nfs257, Feb 12, 2017
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  13. Feb 12, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    Traded a few emails with Switchpros yesterday, and they say "green, blue and red backlighting available in 2-3 months."
     
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  14. Feb 16, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Not mine... Saw it on IG... Posting it cuz I had never seen one mounted in this position before...

    IMG_3943.jpg
     
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  15. Feb 16, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    > BUILD LINKS >
    Have you tried a Switchpro? The exact same thing can be said about it. Curious about this statement.
     
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  16. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    I think what hes saying is that the switchpro doesnt have the output of the spod.
    spod has 6 40amp output
    switchpro is 8 Outputs, 7 rated @ 18A, 1 rated @ 30A

    so the switchpro would barely handle a standard small lightbar (200w bar @ 16amps)

    both are neat products though.
     
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  17. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    There's also the new model w/ 8 switches at 30 amps as an option from spod... http://www.4x4spod.com/product_p/8-800-hd-jk.htm

    Pretty sweet...

    But still... for the price difference... at least back when we could get the 20-25% off coupon... I'll take the switch-pro any day. Then again, I'm only running lights on mine anyways so no need for the additional amp draw rating.
     
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  18. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    Hmmm.. Im running all my lighting just fine. Including a 240w light bar.

    Price, ease of use, features. To each their own I guess.
     
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  19. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    on the 18amp circuit? Good to know. I guess thats really only 2ish amps over the rating. Also, for the record, i would pick this one over the spod too. for the moment, I will just us the bussman setup lol.
     
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  20. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Are you using the relay that comes with your lightbar or are you just connecting straight to the Switch Pros? Just wondering for when I get my Switch Pros in. Kinda sucks that I'll have to connect to the battery and then to the Switch Pros if I have to use the relay. Thanks in advance!
     
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