BleepinJeep's DIY: Relay and Fuse Box

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In this video I'll show you how to make your own custom diy relay and fuse box. Similar boxes like the sPod and Blue Sea Systems fuse and relay panels with less fuses and less relays can go for $450 or more online... But after watching this how to you can make your own for about $35. Follow along and I'll show you step by step how to wire the fuses, relays, and even switches to power your accessories, lights, and more.
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Disclaimer - This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee, wrangler, or any jeep vehicle. May be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in jeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.

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@elcukro 4 месяца назад

That's one of the best tutorials on wiring a simple offroad rig. You show the fundamentals, you show how to use it in practice and on top of that you add your own tips & tricks based on experience. Now that's a great mix of knowledge. So many tutorial on YT only cover the basics. This is a complete package.

@brantwilliams8449 10 лет назад

This is the best edited and thought out "how to" video I've seen on RU-vid. Thanks for putting this together and posting it.

@Jodumotovlog 10 лет назад

This dude is the best I swear. And to the one person who disliked this video, there is always a hater, isn't there. Thanks for all the help Jeeper!!!

@dannilouvros4416 6 лет назад

Always .... and they suck. I'm back to watch it again so that I can do it as well.

@gzrgldr8288 4 года назад

I figured out how to remove the maxi-fuse portion so now have the ability to add higher amp accessories. Couldn’t have done it without this video guiding the initial disassembly. Thanks Matt

@jesusberlanga4346 3 года назад

Reminds me of when my buddys fuse box melted on his 94 yj and I had to get a new box and transfer every one of those connections from the burnt one to the new one this was like 15 years ago and he is still daily driving it....it was like my first major electrical repair and shops where asking 1000s to do it and it was not sooooo hard ....but watching this would have helped sooo much....great work mat thanks for sharing

@f1y7rap 9 лет назад

I love the idea of using CAT 5 for your switch-relay signaling cable! It's so obvious and convienient to get 4 switched circuits in a compact routing Great idea & so better than running 8 (16guage) wires!

@noride11 6 лет назад

Your Disclaimer is absolute gold!

@bleepinjeep 6 лет назад

nobody reads anymore😔

@jamesb1221222 8 лет назад

Wow, I never thought of using cat5 or cat6 cable for automotive applications.. Neat idea!

@maxy2237 7 лет назад

why not just pull a entire dash harness with like 100 wires at the scrap yard for like 20 bucks you get tons of fancy colors too !

@laceb100 7 лет назад

USB protocol has a fundamental distance limit of only about 16 feet

@laceb100 7 лет назад

yes thats true, but if your going through the trouble of doing that you might as well just use the extension cable that came with the extender. a side note, i think usb 3 might have a longer limit too

@laceb100 7 лет назад

oh i see it uses cat5, thats cool

@vertigoalopolus 6 лет назад

The number one reason you might use network cable is for the shielded variety. Works super well for sensor data lines.

@PoopyButt7 8 лет назад

You are a life saver. Almost spent money on a painless kit.

@autotek7930 2 года назад

I do repairs for large chain body shops as in wire harness replacement and repairs, frame swaps ,diagnostics and programing and anything in between. I really appreciate the thought you put into this... we're supposed to return the cars to factory by every now and then we get stuff where the owner has added circuits with no direction at all lol. Those jobs are horrible . It can be really aggravating to try and get em back to whatever they had going on before the accident. Most times were missing the majority of whatever it was that they wired up so it gets outta hand quickly especially trying to do an estimate without replacement parts. Only thing I'd change is to solder any connections possible and use heart shrink with the glue inside to completely seal the joint. With the mud, water and dirt intrusion while out wheeling it don't take much to get the crusties and that can wreak havoc and possibly ruin components and start fires but having said all that I want enthused about doing any of this on my xj lol. Good work bro. I really though I'd be working on my rig all the time but she just sits there haha. My lift kit isn't here yet and neither is the radiator and steering column so I can't really dive it yet... I'm hoping when the parts get here I'll overcome the dread of working on my own stuff ... the thought of being out wheeling should get me going...I hope

@andrewchristiansen8311 4 месяца назад

This guy is just like me, HE TOOK APART CRIMPS TO RE USE THEM! 2 days ago I pulled apart the micro switch on my cars RKE remote. Pulled the thin metal cap off to discover no convex conductive button to short the 3 traces. Being as my PANIC button only has the range to be annoying, I took the convex flex button out of that and replaced it in my unlock button. Jeepin Brother From Another Bleepin Mother :)

@Gingersnap155 8 лет назад

made this bad boy a few months back and just got to actually install it in my jeep. it works like a charm! deciding where to mount was the hardest part but that was in my tj.

@Craptastic760 5 лет назад

I followed this video and successfully built my own fuse/relay box for my YJ. Very similar to BleepinJeep but I think my end product is quite a bit better. I got two fuse boxes out of early 90's XJs and was able to disassemble them with minimal damage, hence no need for epoxy. I was able to re-arrange the existing cables into a different configuration that gives me 7 relay outputs that are each individually controlled. Additionally, they wiring harnesses I removed provided plenty of good wire for both outputs and the control wires. I looked at CAT 5 but found that re-using the harness wires made a far more durable end product. Only downside is that all of this took an insane amount of time and effort.

@ontheedge4life 7 лет назад

You just saved me 300 that I was going to spend with Summit ! Soooo simple the way you lay it out! Many thanks bro!

@ericporter7303 8 лет назад

Maan that is great, I went to crazy rays this weekend and got two fuse boxes and will be doing this same set up this weekend coming , It cuts down so much wiring through the dash board for all of my auxiliary switches and appliances. Great video thanks again Bleepinjeep.

@jasonhoward8606 3 месяца назад

Awesome video, one of the best I have viewed. Thank you so much for for this!

@jakesjacobs8576 5 лет назад

Thanks you are the first person to explain your way, the way i was thinking and gave me peace of mind that i was on the right track. I am busy with an Ford Fairlain 500 wiring that was an disaster for a friend that was ripped off. I would like to share my input photos with you A great thanks to you well done, Jakes from SA

@zachgoode5790 8 лет назад

Man, this is 100% everything I've needed for my 4runner. Props on designing it! Thank you so much!

@bleepinjeep 8 лет назад

+Zach Goode thanks for watching!

@hawkeye7435 Месяц назад

Thanks for everything you did in this video. Great information...😊😊😊😊😊

@andrewdavis6917 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video, I really feel like I learned something very useful. I have electrical problems in one of my older cars and have been ignorant on the whole subject of electric in cars. Whilst this is not exactly a diagnosis video, it gives insight as to how things work and I for one find it helpful.. Hello from TX

@yliansantos3863 6 лет назад

Andrew Davis ⛔🈚🗻🎡

@matthewwagner3048 9 лет назад

Thx a lot matt for the extreamly easy DIY relay box. Finished my box last night, tested, and ready to install!!! Now to start on TMR Customs relay box.

@bleepinjeep 9 лет назад

Matthew Wagner awesome, glad I could help. post a pic on the FB page so we can see it!

@dre04mach 6 лет назад

4 years later a few updates: you can also get this in grand cherokees - same fuse box. Also, with Cat 7 being out, it's considerably thicker than cat 5 or 6, so I would use that instead. Last but not least, use a cat 6-7 punchdown keystone jack to terminate the wires coming out of the fuse box, and one for the switch box... then just connect them with a cat 7 cable without having to strip the ends down. Or at least that's my plan. :D You are looking at about half an amp per pair of wires in that cat 5 cable, hope that's enough to turn on those relays...

@Aximili55 4 года назад

What year grand cherokee?

@firebird8600 2 года назад

@@Aximili55 not sure if you have found the answer yet, but 1992-1998 seem to have this panel.

@codymoncrief2128 7 лет назад

I never even thought of using a pre-made fuseholder. when i replace my glass-tube holder, i'm going to use one of these, and make it hinge down from under the dash instead of being way up and impossible to get to. This is a REAL life hack.

@mothman138 9 лет назад

Like a spod, or blue seas block, only with more relays.. Really awesome idea, never thought of that before..

@bleepinjeep 9 лет назад

Chris Hundley yep, much cheaper as well.

@mothman138 9 лет назад

Here's an idea to consider.. install a resetable 100amp breaker in front of it... BleepinJeep

@Drmcunningham 8 лет назад

Depending on the length and location of the red "hot or positive" wire connection to the battery, a fusible link near the battery might be a good protection against a possible chafe or damage to what is basically an unfused wire otherwise. It is an extra step, but it could save a fire and/or damage to valuable electrical parts.

@jasenonasch6512 7 лет назад

Automotive breaker same concept as breaker box it the house...

@jasenonasch6512 7 лет назад

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@jamesatkins30 2 года назад

Sir, you are the Mr. Rogers of off road. Please take as the compliment it's intended to be. You just kinda sound, and talk like him.

@jamielindley 8 лет назад

Good re-use of parts there! works for a good tidy install. If you do a search for "mini-blade busbar terminals" you can actually buy the proper crimps that should click back into the slots saving you epoxying them in place! I'd also be careful with the amp rating of the white connector block you use as this size are normally around 10-15A.

@thiccysgarage8472 5 лет назад

Ive spent about 4 hours trying to find these online you are a god damn life saver

@Craptastic760 5 лет назад

The terminals aren't what breaks. It's the plastic tabs in the block. I managed to only break one or two. The metal tabs are easy to reuse, but it sure would be nice to have had a pile of loose, new ones.

@Craptastic760 5 лет назад

Can you put up some part numbers and where you got them?

@dannilouvros4416 6 лет назад

I figured i'd finally ad a comment on something, cuz you (guys) do ALOT of cool projects, and helped a lot of us out on our Jeep projects ... or DIY fixes. End up here a lot when i'm trying to fix my Cherokee myself ... to save me a ton of money. To name only a couple, "Death Wobble" and Ball Joints. Great stuff guys.... now i'll go find the Dana 30 truss video, cuz I like my Dana 30 to!

@bleepinjeep 6 лет назад

Ha, thanks! Leave more comments!

@applesdad1 3 года назад

This is probably the best video for info. Thank you boss

@Raevenswood 3 года назад

Great video write up. One suggestion you can get wiring snake that has 22 gauge wire in it with a shielded and insulated jacket. Basically the same thing as the cat 5 cable but larger gauge designed for doing audio video patch panels for broadcast work and stage microphone wiring. The stuff is more expensive but a length long enough to reach from the relay box to the cab probably wouldn’t cost more than 20$. Pro audio multicore wire.

@NordicDan 10 лет назад

I gotta do something like this for my old Toyota. Got a whole mess of stuff connected to my battery and using the IGN lead as a trigger. Been wanting to put it on a relay with multiple leads for a long time. Good video brother. I especially like the CATV idea.

@rickybobby7752 4 года назад

Thank you! Always well prepared videos. As you said, way better than wires, fuses, relays and such everywhere in the vehicle.

@garry8510 10 лет назад

Great video, Matt. You just simplified my next project.

@genewestburg831 9 лет назад

Great video Matt. I applaud your willingness to share your knowledge with us DIY'ers on limited budgets. To the critics of using CAT5 cable....look around and you can find stranded core CAT5 cables. Stranded CAT5 is usually used for connecting laptops to a network. They may be more expensive but it might help them sleep better. Just saying.

@joe8388 8 лет назад

I think this is my favorite video, at least the one that I found most helpful

@Dutch1951x 5 лет назад

Great video! It took all the worry out of my project!

@DonWRII 7 лет назад

an addition I would make, before putting the epoxy on the terminals I would slide the relays into place to make double sure each spade terminal is lined up as best as possible, would make later sliding them on and off a lot easier. I plan on making a few minor adjustments :)

@richardestes7035 9 лет назад

Great video! I will be building one of these blocks for my 95 xj. Keep up the great work on your channel.

@vincenthardin2020 7 лет назад

Matt, maybe just one suggestion. I would put a high amp fuse on the supply wire to the entire box. One used on a stereo amplifier would work well and could also be found at the junkyard. They can easily carry 200 amps no problem.

@BryantDDonovan 9 лет назад

Thanks for linking me to this video. Exactly what I was looking for! Thinking this would be perfect with a dual battery setup.

@TheCharleseye 7 лет назад

Pro tip: When wiring using multiple colors, do so in the rainbow order that we all know (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).

@shanehildebrand8255 8 лет назад

Yuuuuuup i saved this for future use!!! Very detailed and easy to follow. Awesome job man

@sannysalino5750 Год назад

Thanks brother for sharing your knowledge.. blees you more😘.

@LogicBob 10 лет назад

Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for putting it together! Oh, and great idea with the dielectric grease!

@AceBoy2099 10 лет назад

Video should also be good for how to add fuses/relays to your existing fuse box (options your vehicle didn't come with but could have had from the factory) just have to find a donor block for parts.... That's what I want to do on my pickups.... I agree, very well done video, good job!! I wouldn't have thought of the grease and epoxy... XP

@Mongoose51594 9 лет назад

just picked one up today to work on this week sometime, thanks for the great how to Matt!

@thegrimjeeper3427 6 лет назад

So i binged watched a bunch of your videos last night this one is pretty awesome it keep everything clean. I didn't even know you could use cat 5 like that. I will use this video again when I get to the lighting stage on my jeep build. Good job I enjoyed that video and learned alot

@bleepinjeep 6 лет назад

thanks man!

@bojeelll9192 Год назад

I've wired 3 of these and everytime I watch this as a refresher

@normhowes2975 5 лет назад

I tried using the CAT5 however the relays I used pulled more power than it could handle. Flipped a switch and had a immediate small fire. Ended up using 18 AWG to power the relays. I really liked the idea though.

@derek4moore 10 лет назад

your smart, right on man thats for the video. ive tryed alot to figure out how to do something along these lines.

@benefactionhindrance 7 лет назад

I suppose since you're a Jeep guy dielectric grease is ideal. I preferably would use the (yellow) clips. It's less messy. Also That's really cool you salvage parts like the fuse block and license plate as the switch panel. Less waste.

@crash1522 10 лет назад

bleepinjeep The Maxi-fuses have two clips. If you pull up the yellow bracket, you find a plastic clip. Then on the metal connector itself there is a metal clip that needs to be pushed in. The maxi-fuse holder then slides out.

@shawnbrady3028 7 лет назад

You can make a similar relay/fuse box using one from a dodge neon. Dodge neon is smaller and has six relays.

@FlamEffect 10 лет назад

Awesome!!! Great info... And Look at that Drum set!! You keep getting cooler and cooler!!!

@wesleyheadley7385 5 лет назад

excellent, will be doing this, no more worries about electrical fires burning mine to the ground..

@rodneyjohnston6280 7 лет назад

thank you I learned a lot watching your videos

@CrankAddict 7 лет назад

Would have been cool to put a female cat5 connector into the side of that powerblock module, then you could have just "plugged in" your cat5 cable! If all your switches are in one place, you could have put a 2nd female cat5 connector on the side of your switch module.

@MrMrsregor 6 лет назад

thank you, i am going to try this !

@swissarmychainsaw 6 лет назад

@24:18 for more Cat5 stuff

@rgsrails 6 лет назад

The problem with the RJ-45 connector is that it doesn't have any current carrying capacity. It's designed for signal voltages and currents in the milliamp (mA) range. Look at the wire fingers in a connector and ask how much current can really pass through a single point of contact on a 30AWG wire? Many relays draw up to 2 amps of current to operate the solenoid depending on the relay design. Others use only .5 amp. Be absolutely certain your connection can handle the power of the circuit it controls. Look at the headlamp switch that route all of the power through it for the headlamps. Even with those large blade type connectors, the plastic still melts because too much current is drawn through the switch. This is why relays are used but even relays use power and those circuits and their connections have to be capable of handling that too. Safety first or the Fire Department may pay you a visit. Digikey sells connectors with locking tabs so you won't need to use epoxy. 14-16 AWG - www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0192730008/WM6237-ND/2793739. 10-12 AWG - www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/180384-2/180384-2-ND/1131475 They are not the cheapest but they are of higher quality that the factory used than your run-of-the-mill auto parts stores cheap crap.

@Garth2011 6 лет назад

SN Interesting yes. Question would be how much current those relays use to enable the higher amperage or load. If he had that data, he'd also have an answer if all 8 fingers will carry all 8 relays current requirements without heating up and melting.

@jameshorrocks2939 6 лет назад

I too question the capabilties of cat 5 wire in this application. I will say i have successfully done many things others say wont work. The true test is to roll up your sleeves and do it. If it doesnt work bow your head and try again. I'll say most large power draws that require a large relay trip already have that wiring included. Example, a winch has a large power draw, and a huge relay, or solenoid. Most if not all electric winches have them in the case. So my guess is being the largest power draw he can use is 20 amps he should be ok.

@kevhumphries 7 лет назад

I did this using the existing wires. took a bit of time to tear apart and sort it out. then I ran a large fused wire from the battery to the back seat. since I am using mostly for lights I ran all to the back seat. then removed the jack and used the holder to keep the box in place. it is out of the mud and weather and if it gets wet I am sure I have far bigger issues.

@suppermuddyjeep 10 лет назад

Great video, very easy to follow along, i like it

@davkenrem 8 лет назад

Picked up 3 of these yesterday to do this.

@JeepXJ8895 10 лет назад

Excellent video "write-up" gonna have to change my hot mess of wires and switches over to this soon! I have too many accessories that are problematic because of the wiring mess i made.

@kevinnewman587 8 лет назад

Not that it really matters a whole lot for this video, but I figured out how to remove the maxi-fuse sockets from the box. There are two tabs. One just like the others, that is part of the box and made of plastic. The other is metal and part of the socket you are trying to remove. You start by pulling the plastic tab back, then pull on the wire to create tension, then you have to slide a micro screwdriver down the sides of the metal contact and depress the metal tab and it pops right out.

@eddgong 3 года назад

Ok I like what you are doing and how you are doing it ,I envy you in your patience and delivery and kindness to all of us by sharing what you have done ,if like me yo will do it just to prove you can bypass the check out counter.I hit that like button and subbed your channel , I rarely do that .What you have in patience I make up for in fowl language and tenacity. I usually wont stop until I break it or fix it . Where you ran the single 12v supply wire along each fuse connector I 'll do the same ,but instead I want to bypass the fuses or the need for them altogether , by soldering a jumper across each given fuse connection point to the 12v supply wire and onto whatever designated wire or point the fuse was intended to protect . No worries about current draw ,my old jeep id pretty much no frills bare boned almost to the point of a Willis GI issue. . Im not asking for any advice or other freebie time soaking stuff ,besides ' Im much too hard headed for that , but if you read this in the next 24hrs and can find your old wire clippings I sure could use the colors and stripes from the old ones theres not much I can do seeing how packed in there they all are and the harness wont let me peak at the ones Ive got . Stay safe God Bless ,wear your condom and wash your hands you might have popcorn for supper never can tell these days

@gliden0726 9 лет назад

Great idea!!! Only thing I would caution you about is the CAT5, the 4 pair (8 wires) are solid wire. Problem is in cars that vibrate solid wires tend to break (shear) from the movement quicker than stranded wire. That's why vehicles use stranded wires. Just a thought for future reference. I really thought this was a GREAT IDEA!!

@bleepinjeep 9 лет назад

Gliden07 glad you like it!

@mikekollross8810 9 лет назад

Cat5 can carry power. It's POE. Power Over Ethernet. It powers VOIP phones. And there are two types if Cat5 cable. The solid core wire that comes on huge spools and is meant for in the wall/ceiling installs and punch down termination. The patch cables you by to connect network devices are stranded cable.

@mikekollross8810 9 лет назад

@MothBird 10 лет назад

Neat lightbar. I jus bought one myself a few days ago. Just need some nice weather since I don't have a garage to install.

@kurtjohnson2602 9 лет назад

Good video!

@Lecon60 8 лет назад

you are so freakin awesome. I have two jeep relay boxes. I am getting ready to do this to my Nissan d21.

@gregj.gotham4402 Год назад

Real informative. new relay and fuse box. This new relay and fuse box can go under rear seat too right.

@TheLoydal 8 лет назад

awesome videos! i love your channel. thanks so much for taking time to do this

@brewskisdodge 4 года назад

Thank you now I can clean up my battery terminals and make it look better!

@markpaulene1966 9 лет назад

Hi great video, just wanted to say was seeing you use a screwdriver and a hammer to open up the connection and then inserting a smaller screwdriver to open them up more and re use them was very scary I have done it before myself but just like to tell people to mind there fingers as when I did this I ended up with a few war wounds and plasters on fingers from were the screwdriver has slipped and taken a piece from your finger hence the finger plasters but great job

@chasemoore1776 10 лет назад

Just built me one it is great good vid

@l337pwnage 10 лет назад

Those little Brother labelers are pretty cheap and would work well for this also.

@waynesanders1406 6 лет назад

Back before I understood electronics and wire gauges in 2010, I wired a set of 22 AMP Flexalite pusher fans directly to a 25 amp switch with 16 or 14 gauge wire in the cockpit. Muy mal. It got hotter than two foxes fucking in a forest fire and melted the trim where I had the wires wedged between right by the steering panel. I was just looking at the wires for the fans a few nights ago since I am finally resinstalling them properly with a Flexalite temperature control unit and the wires are oxidized black and are heavily resistant to solder. I was going to disassemble the fans to replace the wire but it looks like mine don't come apart like their instructional videos show and I am hesitant to start prying on them. We'll see how long they hold up with proper control. I'm going to use buth the manual overrides for always on and always off so I can shut them off when it's wheel:30. Mine are inside the grille since they are pushers so hopefully they have better protection than the XJ engineered setup that replaces the existing fans. If these fail, I still have the OEM fans. I just had to trim back the grille a bit so it doesn't push on the shrouds. I had a transmission cooler, but there is already an OEM cooler and when the fans turn on it will provide more cooling than the addition transmission cooler allowed I am sure.

@Haku69 10 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this information! I've been thinking about building something very similar to this for my JK - you've given me some great ideas! Keep em' coming! :)

@Garth2011 6 лет назад

Very good project. For me, I'd want to get a source on those female terminals that also have the tiny blade to retain them into the fuse box for the relays vs. the epoxy method. They must be available however, could be you have to buy them in minimum 500 or 1,000 piece lots. LOL.

@zednott 10 лет назад

let me start by saying i love your videos, but please invest in a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing

@chrisraatz9742 9 лет назад

bleepinjeep , You know how you added that screw in wire system for the positive leads? Why not add another for all the negative leads. Just have them go to the ground wire that you have inside the relay

@eddiedominguez7055 9 лет назад

that was so cool thanks man really helped out

@a0831m 9 лет назад

AWESOME PROJECT! I really enjoyed working on this. Learned a lot. My questions are what kind of accessories would be appropriate to run on fused wires only (no relay)? What accessories would require such high amp maxi fuses? And could you give a list of examples of what could be ran off of the relays/fuses besides lights? Thanks again. Great video!

@dannilouvros4416 6 лет назад

You could run your CB to it .... that's all I can come up with at the moment. OH! one of them back country Electric Fridges. A Cigarette lighter style plug, which is great for blowing up floaty toys once ya get to a lake.

@bobmcnelis3648 2 года назад

Love the video, and not being critical, but why did you loop bus the ground wires, and not the positive wires? Good content!

@MoonyJohn 8 лет назад

Great video! This will help me out a lot. Only part Im confused with is since my switches arent all in one spot, that the cat5 wire wont work well for me unless im missing something.

@williamandrebecca 6 лет назад

Hell of good stuff!

@juanlamas5605 6 лет назад

Baught the box last week. And started to work on it. I figured how to get the big wires out. It's a 2 step proses. It's similar to the others but you must also bend in part of the connector. Then it will come out.

@fubarcj7 10 лет назад

really good info! thanks!

@robpond7385 3 года назад

Good job

@livehardordiesoft 9 лет назад

hey Matt I'm a new viewer and find you to be super entertaining to watch. Comments on this video- it's awesome what you've done and you've inspired me to tackle this project on my CJ. I just happen to have like 60' of Cat5 but am hesitant to use it in the Jeep because the conduit on almost all Cat5 is PVC which supposedly melts when exposed to gasoline, oil, and solvents. Also- Cat5 is rated at below 140 degrees Farenheit and I know it gets in the 200s under my hood. This is an awesome idea in theory because of the many wires in various colors but after going through the effort to wire a panel I think it might be worth it to find something other than Cat5. It could cost a lot more if you fry components at the end of those cables. Its been over a year and a half since you posted this video. How's the harness holding up?

@skifeizzle 7 лет назад

put the cat5 in wire loom, under hood temps of 200 are going to be right above the exhaust manifold, there is a rubber grommet to run the cat 5 through on the passenger side of of the engine compartment.

@dre04mach 6 лет назад

Also, to make it easier - put a patch panel cat6 keystone jack on the side of the box and on the switch plate... you can have it all plugged in without the need to mess with those tiny wires.

@Dino30ish 10 лет назад

Great Video ! ! ! !

@rock2487able 9 лет назад

Wow!! Thanx!!! You really got down!!!

@raccoonvalley5530 7 лет назад

that's a great idea for my Tenn plates I was wondering what to do with them

@Ryan_Tidwell 4 года назад

Great video thanks!!

@charlesbransoniii58 4 года назад

also, for the power to the switches, you said "either a 12v source or direct to the battery." Does that mean if I want the switches powered independently if the vehicle is on or off that the wire goes directly to the battery along with the power cable that connects directly to the relay/fuse box? this is all fairly new to me...

@nicocontreras4709 8 лет назад

If I hook up more than one light and each light is let's say 36w and and I have 4 light on one switch would I add the the watts together and then divide it by 12v So it would look something like this W= watts, L=lights, V=volts, A=amps 36Wx4L=144W 144W÷12V=12A So then go up to the next size which would be 15amp fuse

@mrbjeep 7 лет назад

Great job on the video. I thought that I should inform you that unfortunately SirGCal has passed away late last year. His wife is keeping his website open, but who knows for how long. You may want to save as much info from his site as you can, while its still open.

@ntaft0904 4 года назад

I am in need of a Flux Capacitor. My issue is that I am using Synthetic Blinker fluid, and yes I use the directional type so I have the left and right Synthetic Blinker Fluid specific to the corresponding side. Are your Flux Capacitors comparable with and for this application? Thank You in advance for your response. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GREAT VIDEO. Wiring is one of my favorite things to do so this was right in my wheel house. Keep the videos coming. Yes I know this was from 2014 but I have been busy researching availability of a new left handed set of screw drivers.

@l337pwnage 10 лет назад

Just a note, if you are just switching accessories on and off you're probably fine, but if you get too fancy don't forget that most relays are not designed for 100% duty cycle. I've melted a few relays by using them as "ignition key on" power cut offs. ;)

@l337pwnage 10 лет назад

bleepinjeep I had to edit it, I was actually missing words anyway, so it is no wonder it didn't make sense. Specifically the exact instance I remember was a series of relays I use for my CJ electric fans. I believe I had 3 relays in that setup which controlled my electric cooling fan. The reason it was a bit complicated is I had 3 modes of operation: "on", as an emergency bypass, "temperature controlled" which is how factory fans work, and "off" for deep water. Anyway, in my first incarnation I had 1 relay that cut power when the key was off, which meant that relay was energized the entire time the jeep ran. It never failed to operate, but one time during some maintenance I happened to visually check that relay and the case was all melted around the coil from being energized all the time. It was probably overkill, but I didn't want a bad sensor or something running the fan all night and killing my battery.

@l337pwnage 10 лет назад

Tim Kidane Actually, that is what the relay did, it only let the fans get power when the jeep was running. The problem is the jeep runs for a LONG time sometimes and the relay wasn't designed to be powered that long. I believe I fixed it by letting the fans be powered all the time in "normal" (temp controlled mode), which is how most cars are wired. And the power is switched on and off by the temp control switch automatically. That is why on some cars you can still hear the fans run for a short time after the car is shut off. The cut off relay was redundant, and especially unnecessary in my case because I do have a "power off" switch I could use if the temp sensor ever did stick on. IIRC, I think I used a NC relay and my relay actually turns "on" to cut the power now.

@abrahamlincoln6619 3 года назад

I was literally just thinking screw buying a fuse/relay harness I'll just pull one from the junk yard and rewire it. I planned on building my own system but it would save me a lot of headache to use a cars fuse box.

@christopherfiaccato910 4 года назад

Wow man is that a. Set of c b rogers drumset? Hell ive had a few sets /i didnt realize u played coolo

@surfnugget313 8 лет назад

another awesome video! thank you sir, keep up the great work, you make me want to do all this stuff to my 99' 4x4HO sport! I have managed to fix all damaged bushings and linkage, fix all leaks, has all new fluids, just need to throw fresh springs, shocks, maybe go long arm... dude do you think you could do an xj with a machine gun turret top for observation etc? maybe even a fake .50 caliber MG? THAT would be SICK!

@jameshorrocks2939 6 лет назад

Genius thought.