ccooper1234

I'm wondering how you wire up an arb switch? I've wired in normal switches with two prongs but not sure how to in a five prong switch.

Gee oh Dee

I have a .pdf file ARB sent me...but it would honestly be much easier for you to just email ARB directly.

They got back to me in a few minutes iirc.

liftedjeepxj

1. Google.com
2. Search: arb locker wiring diagram
3. The top will show a few sample images. The first picture should be all you need.

ccooper1234

I'm going to wire the switch into my lights. Will the wiring be the same as the locker

94XjSport94

Your going to wire the switch into your lights? Accessory lights and a ARB switch are gonna be different

Gee oh Dee

...unless he's trying to get the ARB switch to light up when he turbs on his lights, like the rest of the gauges.


Seriously, email ARB. They'll send you the actual 20 page wiring diagram and instructions to install.

They are really friendly and easy to work with.

94XjSport94

ah that would make sense...

X2 on emailing them, they can explain it really well

Gee oh Dee

And I know this first hand as....I HAD TO DO SO MYSELF!

If you really need...I can email you the .pdf, but I'd rather not.

94XjSport94

Locked F & R?

Gee oh Dee

I've got the rear installed, its in my OEM D44 (had to point out my XJ came with the D44).

I've got a front locker sitting with an extra compressor and complete wiring harness. I gotta get it installed, but since I just replaced my trans after about 5 months of being lazy, I'm not sure if its going to be anytime soon! Lol

Jrock(fos)

If your trying to get the lights to come on without the switch being turned on I don't think you can. Well not as it is. I was reading over the components or it and they are ment to light once you switch them on. A continuous current through the channel won't cause it to turn on? Just my experience but I could be wrong. My step dad is an electrician and he told me about the wiring. If you look real close when the switches are turned in it completes a circuit and sets power to everything. There Is a little light you see, sorta like a spark. I have to wiring book for it somewhere. I'll look at it and ask my dad if you can set the lights in another current. Be back soon.

Gee oh Dee

If I turn on my headlights or running lights I think my switches glow lightly...

There is a prong on the back of the switch for running lights iirc...

Gee oh Dee

Yep, just confirmed that the switch does glow from the little line below the lettering when the headlights or running lights are on.

Here are two pics of my switches...

ccooper1234

I'm going to be wiring the switch into my offroad spot lights. Can the switches be wired into the running lights so you can dim the light on the switch?

Jrock(fos)

Don't have any of my lights on, running with the power to my radio.