As part of my electrical rebuild I needed to find a place to install a large number of switches. I chose to install them in the ceiling panel of the FJ Cruiser. To do so I utilized Daystar switch panel designed for a jeep application. Here is an earlier post on the parts I used: fj-electrical-system.
I built a harness for the switches that will connect to either the fuse panel or another harness that will extend to the engine compartment. I am making the harness modular so it does not have to be cut to remove parts of the FJ for other projects. I also am using colored wires so I can keep track of the different circuits.
The switches will be used for the following applications:
- Auxiliary power system Master Switch
- Backup / Rear Work lights
- Rock Lights
- Off Road lights
- Rear Fog Lights
- Computer
- APRS (HAM Application)
- DRL Disable
Once I had the switches ready to go it was time to pull the head liner down and add the modules:
Here are the switch modules in the cut outs.
With the mounting plate installed
Wire harnesses running down the passenger side A-Pillar.
Completed install from the drivers seat.
Hey thats really cool. I am thinking about mounting a GPA to the roof above the rear view mirror but I am not sure I can just screw the mount into the roof as I dont know what is under the headliner. Thoughts?
Most places under the head liner are just open space.