After reading numerous threads on adding electrical accessories to these rigs, I am at a loss as to which PDM I need. I would rather not have one that requires programming, and I would like each accessory to have its own relay. I plan to add my winch, USB port-switch, voltmeter, light bar, and reverse lights. No radio and if I did it would be a wet sound stealth 6 bar, so no need for a switch or relay for that I dont think. I would also like to have the entire PDM only come on when the key is turned on, that way I dont have to worry about leaving anything on accidentally.
I see that this has been used, but there is no way to turn it off and on, right? Or am I missing something? I mean if it makes everything easier, then it wont kill me to allow the switches to have power without the key on, but would like it as a safety measure. Would the 15 amp fused power circuits be used for the power to the switch, and then another wire back to the relay, and then another to the accessory?
Universal Relay/ fuse auxiliary distribution box jeep, Cooper Bussmann Off Road
I do not plan to run dual batteries either, as I never use electrical accessories without the engine running, and the most I could ever see myself using all at once are the lights and winch for a night-time trail adventure that went bad. Maybe upgrade to an odyssey battery when the stocker wears out but thats a ways away.
As for the switches, I would like to have the bottom light only light up when the headlights (tail-light wire) are on, and then the top light will be jumped off the main switch power to come on when the accessory is on. However, do I need to use some sort of relay for just the LED lights on the switches for when the lights are on, or will the factory tail-light power supply power the switches' LED lights with just a wire tap?
I am a pretty good at wiring, but just want to have everything in my mind worked out and ordered before I start the process. Should have one of Mystic's switch plates soon. I ordered all my switches though OTRATTW and have them already.
Thanks for the advice guys, and any pictures/wiring diagrams would be really appreciated.
I see that this has been used, but there is no way to turn it off and on, right? Or am I missing something? I mean if it makes everything easier, then it wont kill me to allow the switches to have power without the key on, but would like it as a safety measure. Would the 15 amp fused power circuits be used for the power to the switch, and then another wire back to the relay, and then another to the accessory?
Universal Relay/ fuse auxiliary distribution box jeep, Cooper Bussmann Off Road
I do not plan to run dual batteries either, as I never use electrical accessories without the engine running, and the most I could ever see myself using all at once are the lights and winch for a night-time trail adventure that went bad. Maybe upgrade to an odyssey battery when the stocker wears out but thats a ways away.
As for the switches, I would like to have the bottom light only light up when the headlights (tail-light wire) are on, and then the top light will be jumped off the main switch power to come on when the accessory is on. However, do I need to use some sort of relay for just the LED lights on the switches for when the lights are on, or will the factory tail-light power supply power the switches' LED lights with just a wire tap?
I am a pretty good at wiring, but just want to have everything in my mind worked out and ordered before I start the process. Should have one of Mystic's switch plates soon. I ordered all my switches though OTRATTW and have them already.
Thanks for the advice guys, and any pictures/wiring diagrams would be really appreciated.
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