How To Wire Raptor AUX upfitter switches

[JDUB]

Putting a larger fuse where it does not belong results in the possibility of drawing to much current through the small gauge wire. Now the fuse will be the wire and as it gets hot it could cause a fire. Its not critical to me in your truck, but you may feel different. Stick to the fuses it says to use and you don't have to worry about it then... But like I said its your truck do what makes sense to you...

I haven't dug into the up-fitter switch wiring yet, but soon! So Ford used different gauge wire for each switch to match the fuse amperage? Sounds like a lot of extra work from the manufacture...

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

I haven't dug into the up-fitter switch wiring yet, but soon! So Ford used different gauge wire for each switch to match the fuse amperage? Sounds like a lot of extra work from the manufacture...

They use larger gauge for AUX 1&2 and a slightly smaller gauge for AUX 3&4. But AUX 3 and AUX 4 are the same gauge.

 

[JDUB]

They use larger gauge for AUX 1&2 and a slightly smaller gauge for AUX 3&4. But AUX 3 and AUX 4 are the same gauge.

Yeah, I just went took a look. Kinda handcuffs us for adding more amperage to switches 3 and 4.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Yeah, I just went took a look. Kinda handcuffs us for adding more amperage to switches 3 and 4.

It appears you could run a 15amp fuse for AUX 4 if they're the same wiring. Any EE's out there?

 

[BIRDMAN]

They use larger gauge for AUX 1&2 and a slightly smaller gauge for AUX 3&4. But AUX 3 and AUX 4 are the same gauge.

4 is a smaller gauge than 3.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

4 is a smaller gauge than 3.

Interesting. First I've heard of this.

 

[JDUB]

Don't know if this needs a new thread but has anyone used these connectors before?

http://www.posi-lock.com/index.html

 

[Slacker]

Don't know if this needs a new thread but has anyone used these connectors before?

Posi-Lock(R) - The Best Connectors You'll Ever Use!

I have and they are super easy.

 

[DesaRaptor]

Finished this project.. a lot of work, but it came out exactly the way I wanted.

I have tons of pics that I will filter through and do a write up.

 

[DesaRaptor]

Here is an example of what I mean by a ton of work