Uses for Upfitter Switches
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Quick! Which "blunt" wire do I use!!! :wink2:
I also connected one up to my reverse lights so when I'm working on the tailgate or behind the truck I can have some white light. Also, it's fun to see the looks on people's faces when they're tailgating and you flip the reverse lights on. Hee hee.
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How are you guys tying into the backup lights. I like the idea of that I was just gonna add some lights on the hitch but that would be a lot simpler.
As far as the backup camera mod here is the link to the directions with wiring diagrams for the relay and such.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f55/backup-camera-idea-210757/
As far as the backup camera mod here is the link to the directions with wiring diagrams for the relay and such.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f55/backup-camera-idea-210757/
is there a special compressor you have to use? and what version software do you have in your nav system? i have 4p and would love the opportunity to "share a newer version" with people. i have software to "make a backup" copy should it ever get scratched.
and what is a MIRT?is there a special compressor you have to use? and what version software do you have in your nav system? i have 4p and would love the opportunity to "share a newer version" with people. i have software to "make a backup" copy should it ever get scratched.
I am going to assume my NAV software is the latest. My radio had a bluetooth issue a couple of weeks ago and they completely downloaded all new software VIA a laptop in the truck. It took about 30 minutes. I run twin VIAIR 100% duty compressors into a 5 gallon tank. One of the upfitter switches controls a twin relay setup. I did not want to use two 30 amp upfitters. MIRT can be googled.
I need some advice here..... I just found my wires for the uplifter switches and I plan on using one of them for reverse lights. I attatched some clear fog lights to my rear bumper. I placed an inline fuse 3Amp between switch #4 and the positive wire that goes to my new reverse lights. I grounded them to the bumper. Every time Ii plug in a fuse it burns out. Should I just skip the fuse or go with a higher Amp fuse? I guess the switches are pre fused but I was hoping to add a bit more protection in there by adding the inline fuse with the hot wrie from the lights to the switch. KRUSTY OUT......
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Krusty, you should check the power rating of your rear bumper lights. Using P=EI, a 3 amp fuse will support power of between 36w and 40w. If your lights exceed those limits you will continue to blow fuses; you may be blowing the fuse on the surge and a slow-blow fuse might. However, by using this bulletin: https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q117R1.pdf, you can see that Aux 4 will source up to 15 amps directly. Therefore your 3 amp fuse is superfluous and therefore not needed for your application. Good luck.
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Yup, direct connection...unless your lights draw more than 15 amps, i.e., greater than ~180 watts. If so, you can use one of the other Aux switches that support more power.
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Great thread, I was wondering what I'd do with those, and where to hook to.
I was thinking about using one as a way to power up the rear lights on my fifth wheel trailer and another to shut off my backup lights. Parking in the dark sucks with the standard setup. The backup lights throw to much lights on the front of the trailer and you can't see anything what the rear part of the trailers doing.
I know running a few wires under the trailer is needed from the rear lights and a added 2 wire plug but will be well worth it in those night time driving trips.
I was thinking about using one as a way to power up the rear lights on my fifth wheel trailer and another to shut off my backup lights. Parking in the dark sucks with the standard setup. The backup lights throw to much lights on the front of the trailer and you can't see anything what the rear part of the trailers doing.
I know running a few wires under the trailer is needed from the rear lights and a added 2 wire plug but will be well worth it in those night time driving trips.
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Number 1 - Air compressors for the train horns
Number 2 - Empty but probably hook up hi idle
Number 3 - Power to the CB Radio
Number 4 - Electric Pressure gauge for the on-board air system
Anyone have easy instructions for hooking up the hi-idle?
Thanks,
DRDON
Number 2 - Empty but probably hook up hi idle
Number 3 - Power to the CB Radio
Number 4 - Electric Pressure gauge for the on-board air system
Anyone have easy instructions for hooking up the hi-idle?
Thanks,
DRDON
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As you probably know, allowing your truck to idle at a "resting" idle RPM potentially allows fuel to pass into the crankcase and, thereby "making" oil. As you also know, there is a idle time indication available as part of the engine diagnostic readout. The high idle feature allows you to idle at a slightly higher RPM and reduce potential issues. I guess others use the high idle for PTO features?
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My '08 job 2 automatically goes into high idle after a couple of minutes. Is that a built-in feature or something that the dealer set up before I bought it? Is it necessary to have the high idle set up for a sooner kick-in than a couple of minutes?
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