Dodge Ram Switch Panel Install

After installing ARB On-board Air Compressor last week, I needed to put its switch somewhere on the dashboard.  ARB uses V-Series : Contura rocker switches made by Carling Technologies. They are plenty different colors, legends and mounting panels for them available on the market. I decided to use Daystar KU80011 20 Amp Blue Light Rocker Switch Kit and modular Rugged Ridge 17235.20 Black Rocker Switch Housing Kit possible future expansion.

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I have decided to install the switches on the under dash knee kick panel.  Here is step by step instructions;

1.  After removing the knee kick panel and measuring twice, I drilled the corners of the area where the housing will be placed.

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2.  Using Dremel Tool  I cut the opening.  Note to self, never use 0.5 mm pencil to mark. It scratches the surface.

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3.  I am tapping into headlight/dimmer switch output (orange with brown stripe) to get positive current.

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4.  It is the second wire between the orange with black stripe and the white with yellow stripe wires.

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5.  When dimmer is turned down all the way, Multimeter reads 2.4 V.

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6.  When dimmer is turned up all the way, Multimeter reads 11.4 V.

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7.  Install the Rugged Ridge 17235.20 Black Rocker Switch Housing Kit.

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8.  Install the Daystar KU80011 20 Amp Blue Light Rocker Switch Kit.

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9.  Prepare the area behind the kick panel. Here is the opening before I used Dremel Tool to enlarge it.

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10.  Here is the area after the cut.

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11.  Final product.

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Project Difficulty Rating     Easy Medium Hard

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Project Shopping List

• Daystar KU80011 20 Amp Blue Light Rocker Switch Kit
• Rugged Ridge 17235.20 Black Rocker Switch Housing Kit
• Split Loom
• Wire Connectors
• Nylon Cable Ties
• Electrical Tape
• 16-Gauge Primary Wire

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Required Tools

• Dremel Tool
• Multimeter
• File Set
• Wire Cutter/Stripper
• Soldering Iron
• Drill
• Philips Screwdriver

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