Trying to install the Auxbeam switch pod in my ‘22 diesel gladiator

[Foolish Mortal]

Hello everyone! Hopefully someone can help me. I’m new to all this. I am trying to install the Auxbeam 6 switch pod. I can’t seem to figure out where the add a fuse goes. I have a 2022 diesel gladiator. The add a fuse that came with it is bigger than the fuses I see in the fuse block. Do I need to get a different size add a fuse? Is there a different location/ spot to connect?

 

[HighwayTrout]

Yes. You need to get a smaller add a fuse the one provided is the wrong size.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Ok, that’s what I was thinking but wasn’t 100%. Thank you for your response

 

[kevman65]

On the 3.6 it's a Micro2. I can't imagine they'd use a different size on the 3.0, but we're talking about Jeep.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

On the 3.6 it's a Micro2. I can't imagine they'd use a different size on the 3.0, but we're talking about Jeep.

Yea it looks like it’s the micro. I got a mini in my kit. Now I need to find a micro add a fuse

 

[kevman65]

Yea it looks like it’s the micro. I got a mini in my kit. Now I need to find a micro add a fuse

I used these

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Circuit-Adapter-Holder-50058R/dp/B08G1KPX7W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5V5WXDU782R2&keywords=nilight+micro+2+add+a+circuit&qid=1674350346&sprefix=nilight+micro+2+add+a+circuit%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

 

[Foolish Mortal]

I used these

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Circuit-Adapter-Holder-50058R/dp/B08G1KPX7W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5V5WXDU782R2&keywords=nilight+micro+2+add+a+circuit&qid=1674350346&sprefix=nilight+micro+2+add+a+circuit%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

I looked at 4 auto parts places in my area and none had it. I looked on Amazon and saw these. I just ordered them. I’m just sad now because I can’t finish installation until I get them. Thank you for your reply

 

[kevman65]

If the auto parts stores have them, they are too low of an amperage. All I could find in stock were 2 & 5 amp.

 

[wayoflife]

Just out of curiosity, where and how are you mounting your fuse box? Thanks!

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Just out of curiosity, where and how are you mounting your fuse box? Thanks!

On top of the existing fuse box. I am making a mount that will Velcro to the top of the existing fuse box. I can add a picture when it’s finished. Got the idea from a YouTuber that did it with the Auxbeam 8 in his 4Runner.
That was the only location I could find that it would fit. The diesel engine bay is really tight. I am open to other suggestions.

 

[wayoflife]

On top of the existing fuse box. I am making a mount that will Velcro to the top of the existing fuse box. I can add a picture when it’s finished. Got the idea from a YouTuber that did it with the Auxbeam 8 in his 4Runner.
That was the only location I could find that it would fit. The diesel engine bay is really tight. I am open to other suggestions.

Appreciate the heads up. I bought a kit to see if I could come up with anything. Space is tight even on a 3.6L and I just wasn't sure what others were doing. I'll have to give it a harder look.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Appreciate the heads up. I bought a kit to see if I could come up with anything. Space is tight even on a 3.6L and I just wasn't sure what others were doing. I'll have to give it a harder look.

I believe it was Timmy the Toolman on YouTube that I’m going to use for my inspiration on it. I still need to get some parts and put it together.

 

[jeeeep]

Appreciate the heads up. I bought a kit to see if I could come up with anything. Space is tight even on a 3.6L and I just wasn't sure what others were doing. I'll have to give it a harder look.

is there space between the fender and battery that a couple of angle brackets would work as a mount?

 

[wayoflife]

is there space between the fender and battery that a couple of angle brackets would work as a mount?

Yeah, I'm sure there's a way to make it work. I just need to pull things apart and see.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

is there space between the fender and battery that a couple of angle brackets would work as a mount?

This is what I have for space on the battery side.

 

[Major Ursus]

I switched to the 8 gang Auxbeam. It has a lower profile. I realize that may not work for everyone, but something to consider

I also modified the bracket to make it fit in this space right over the fuse box. Worked out great in the 3.6L engine.

 

[wayoflife]

I switched to the 8 gang Auxbeam. It has a lower profile. I realize that may not work for everyone, but something to consider

I also modified the bracket to make it fit in this space right over the fuse box. Worked out great in the 3.6L engine.

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Thanks for posting this up. This is kind of what I was thinking for an area to use.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Appreciate the heads up. I bought a kit to see if I could come up with anything. Space is tight even on a 3.6L and I just wasn't sure what others were doing. I'll have to give it a harder look.

This is the idea I have that I’m working on.

I switched to the 8 gang Auxbeam. It has a lower profile. I realize that may not work for everyone, but something to consider

I also modified the bracket to make it fit in this space right over the fuse box. Worked out great in the 3.6L engine.

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I wanted the 8 but was able to get a good deal on the 6 and it has more than enough switches for me right now. But I couldn’t pass up the deal. The size of the 8 fuse block is much easier to work with I believe.

 

[Major Ursus]

This is the idea I have that I’m working on.

I wanted the 8 but was able to get a good deal on the 6 and it has more than enough switches for me right now. But I couldn’t pass up the deal. The size of the 8 fuse block is much easier to work with I believe.

Yeah, I originally had the 6 and had it installed, but I could not get the hood to close comfortably. Then I saw the 8 on sale on Amazon for about $20-$30 more than I paid for the 6 and I jumped on it! My wallet wasn't happy with me. We're going to install the 6 gang on my son's Wrangler, if he every gets a weekend off.

 

[kevman65]

This is the idea I have that I’m working on.

I wanted the 8 but was able to get a good deal on the 6 and it has more than enough switches for me right now. But I couldn’t pass up the deal. The size of the 8 fuse block is much easier to work with I believe.

Is there room on the firewall, next to battery, behind engine cover for that to slide down into?