2014 Jeep Wrangler dash lights
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Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Topic: 2014 Jeep Wrangler dash lights
Posted By: paul8274
Subject: 2014 Jeep Wrangler dash lights
Date Posted: September 06, 2015 at 4:38 PM
The parking lights and dash lights must be independent of each other. I have a 545t to turn the lights on using a light sensor, just need to tie in my dash lights now.
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 06, 2015 at 6:26 PM
Maybe the dash lights only work with ignition have you checked?
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Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 06, 2015 at 8:24 PM
howie ll wrote:
Maybe the dash lights only work with ignition have you checked?
Yes, to activate the 545 the key has to be on. I may be able to find the wire that goes to the cup holder or something and see if that will feed the dash, I'll just put a diode on it.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 2:37 AM
No you'll need a relay to feed the dash lights other wise you might have problems with the engine or body management ECU reading a fault. Wire the relay as "5 wire" look at the relay section.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Found a wire going to the mirror control, it comes on with the dash lights but feeding it 12v does not activate my dash lights. I'm not sure where else to look, the lights use the stalk on the wheel and unplugging almost every plug does not turn the lights off until I kill what I think is the power feed to the wheel. May have to find a OEM wiring diagram to figure out how it's getting power.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Probably multiplexing NEG or data feeds, keep feeding them 12 volts and see what it costs you. Use a DMM. How about a panel lights dimmer.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 1:29 PM
howie ll wrote:
Probably multiplexing NEG or data feeds, keep feeding them 12 volts and see what it costs you. Use a DMM. How about a panel lights dimmer.
I tested it before with my DMM and it had 12v on it so I knew 12v wouldn't hurt it. The dimmer is also built into the stalk.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 1:31 PM
Then take me advice, relay break either the feed or the output as a 5 wire.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 07, 2015 at 1:47 PM
I will add a relay, I'm just concerned I won't be able to find the wire and it's all controlled Via can or bus?
Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 08, 2015 at 8:16 PM
Found one plug on the back of the stalk that when I unplug it, the lights and wipers both come on.
Posted By: paul8274
Date Posted: September 12, 2015 at 7:39 PM
There is more than one way to skin a cat! I took the stalk apart and found the physical contact inside and soldered on to those, used the relay to make the contact and good to go!
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 13, 2015 at 2:16 AM
Your first sentence, it's the auto electricians prayer!!
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: tcdsvdv
Date Posted: October 27, 2015 at 1:18 AM
keep feeding them 12 volts and see what it costs you
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