branman
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I think he is talking about the Outputs - How are you guys doing the cable management for your accessories - or is it just solder/crimp and shrink tube and tie wraps?
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I think he is talking about the Outputs - How are you guys doing the cable management for your accessories - or is it just solder/crimp and shrink tube and tie wraps?
H8ROADS
Caught the Bug
Jeff, thanks for that - could you give me a shot that's a bit more overview? I'd like to see how it all looks once it's wired up and tucked in. My only criticism of this system is that the under the hood solution looks far inferior to the competition, from what I'm seeing, but I don't want to be quick to judge. The switch pod itself looks fantastic. Just my constructive criticism. Anytime I have to use crimp splicers and/or inline fuse plugs, it's a no-go for me. That's not a good solution in my opinion. Again, I want to really see the overall picture before I make a final decision. Thanks!
boardsurfer
Active Member
I hear what you're saying and my wiring is probably a bad example. I've never seen an SPOD wired up but for this device, everything is exposed which makes me a little uneasy. Wire to wire with a butt connector and heat-shrink if you choose. The battery tray has a perfect empty spot just to the side where all my wires rest after being connected. It is tough to get the lengths right so that it is neat. Keep in mind that I suck at this stuff and with a little effort it could look a lot cleaner.
The wires for your accessories to connect to are about 2.5-3 feet long. And there is nothing to do with them when not in use. I dont want to trim them shorter, because I dont know what the rest will be used for just yet. So they can be a bit cumbersome.
Here's a higher shot:
ARB on top, A pillar lights on the bottom:
A pillar wires on the upper left there. The braided line is the cable to the switch panel on the dash.
Dont laugh at my wiring.
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H8ROADS
Caught the Bug
Yeah, this could be done a lot better. It's not as bad as I thought, but not nearly as clean as an sPOD. I've owned an sPOD, and while I agree with a lot of folks that John can be an ass, their product is solid -- especially under the hood. That being said, I like what Switch Pros is doing with the switches and relays. Really looking for the best of both worlds here.
Too lateDont laugh at my wiring.
Switch-Pros
New member
Terminal blocks in the engine compartment are not a good idea. The harsh enviroment will cause connections to corrode if they are not sealed, this is especially critical in high current applications. You dont see any terminal blocks used in any modern vehicle electrical system. That's why our system is completely sealed.
branman
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Thanks! Thats awesome to know
boardsurfer
Active Member
Well there goes that idea.. :grayno:
Also, thanks Robert for being active here, really appreciated.
Also, thanks Robert for being active here, really appreciated.
Switch-Pros
New member
Here are some photos of the underhood installation, done by Scott Jones, into a 2005 TJ.
These photos show the leads neatly bundled in nylon expandable sleeving (included in the installation kit) and tie-wrapped out of the way.
These photos show the leads neatly bundled in nylon expandable sleeving (included in the installation kit) and tie-wrapped out of the way.
Switch-Pros
New member
Switch-Pro Ignition signal tap
To tap into the ignition signal our installation kit now includes a wire with a terminal attached that can be inserted into a spare cavity in one of the TIPM (fuse box) connectors.
Fuse M7 still protects this circuit. This makes a clean reliable factory like connection for the ignition/accessory connection.
For any of you out there that have already purchased the SP8100 we can send you the kit free of charge. This will eliminate the tap-a-fuse.
Robert
To tap into the ignition signal our installation kit now includes a wire with a terminal attached that can be inserted into a spare cavity in one of the TIPM (fuse box) connectors.
Fuse M7 still protects this circuit. This makes a clean reliable factory like connection for the ignition/accessory connection.
For any of you out there that have already purchased the SP8100 we can send you the kit free of charge. This will eliminate the tap-a-fuse.
Robert
Kpalas
New member
How do I get the kit?
That's great news! I still need to make some time to get mine installed. Please let me know how I can get my hands on one of these kits :thumb:
Switch-Pros
New member
Call 949-581-2991or email sales@switch-pros.com. Thanks
JAGS
Hooked
Very cool news. I'll be contacting you guys.
Also noticed you have an ARB fridge connector now too...for those with the fridge out there.
whitewrangler95
New member
I'm in the market for an Spod if you decide to sell, PM me a price.
wetfootnw
Member
ARB fridge connector? Where might one find info on that?
Switch-Pros
New member
The harness is only to interface with the air compressor and arb air lockers. But, sounds like a good idea. We will come up with something. Thanks!
JAGS
Hooked
Minor details. :crazyeyes: I don't have ARB lockers or the fridge, so guess I missed that fine print. LOL
Switch-Pros
New member
The harness will control the arb air compressor by itself also.