Switch for aux lighting?

[zenwhipper]

Folks-

Aux lighting on me FJR is soon to be installed. I'd like to get some recommendations on what kind of switch you used. In other words - did you use a toggle or rocker or paddle or micro toggle or ???? Any good lighted switches out there?

I will likely place the switch in the left panel by the glove box.

TIA

Scott

 

[kaitsdad]

Autoswitch

Model AS5P

 

[miguel]

auto parts stores like Auot Zone, Kragen, Pep Boys, etc carry a wide variety of cool switches (that cater to the import tuner crowd). if you're gonig to install it on a horizontal panel, i'd recommend a water-proof switch.

 

[twistedcricket]

I bought a small toggle switch and rubber boot cover from a local marine store. NAPA/Carquest might have them, but I haven't checked. The other stores sell only plastic and metal switches. I couldn't find any boots to cover those.

 

[Geezer]

I used the toggle that comes with the Hella FF50 lights. It has a black base that matches well with the dash panels. The switch has a light inside that lights up when the lights are on, but I left that disconnected so I wouldn't have it glaring at me on long nights. It has held up well through rain and heat.

 

[Toecutter]

If you're running strong aux. lights, make sure you place the switch where you can get to it quickly, without looking away from the road. Mine's in the "Euro flash-to-pass" switch location (plugged in U.S.), and very accessible.

 

[doug5551]

You can check this thread as it was the best source on info I could find:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...100144&st=0

 

[SockMonkey]

Autoswitch

Model AS5P

Guny + Woof

 

[SkooterG]

If you're running strong aux. lights, make sure you place the switch where you can get to it quickly, without looking away from the road. Mine's in the "Euro flash-to-pass" switch location (plugged in U.S.), and very accessible.

Very cool way to do it. I may have to give this a try one of these days.

Clicky HERE

 

[HartClimbs]

Excellent tip. I just ordered the switches from digi-key (the covers were backordered until July 24th so I passed on them).

 

[Checkswrecks]

Weather-sealed rocker switch from a boating supply place.