Lightbar Push Switch - Help Please

[4RFiend]

I recently connected my light bar to a small push switch (MICTUNING) next to the factory DC power switch.

Everything is connected properly except when I engage the switch it remains depressed and cannot be released. I constantly have to pull the plastic trim, reach from behind and push the switch out from the back for it to properly disengage.

So frustrating

Any ideas?

 

[Mack1611]

Had the same issue... pop the switch out and wrap some electrical type around it. It will stop the switch from sitting to far in. Should only take a warp or two to make it fit right.

 

[Captain Planet]

I recently connected my light bar to a small push switch (MICTUNING) next to the factory DC power switch.

Everything is connected properly except when I engage the switch it remains depressed and cannot be released. I constantly have to pull the plastic trim, reach from behind and push the switch out from the back for it to properly disengage.

So frustrating

Any ideas?

Most of those factory-esque switches are total garbage. They are really hit or miss.

 

[4RFiend]

Had the same issue... pop the switch out and wrap some electrical type around it. It will stop the switch from sitting to far in. Should only take a warp or two to make it fit right.

Great idea thanks!

 

[RusPro17]

Are you sure you have the correct switch for the year of the truck. I have 2 on board switches and no problems working them.

 

[Paragon1]

Ugh, Hate those kind of switches. If you’re looking to add more lights I highly recommend saving up and getting a switch pro. Makes life so much easier.

 

[AMLOR]

Ugh, Hate those kind of switches. If you’re looking to add more lights I highly recommend saving up and getting a switch pro. Makes life so much easier.

THIS!!^^
Cry once and be done with it. Just bought a switch pro after 18 months of "doing it my way".
Ripped it all out and will be much happier with the SP. Cleaner, more professional, and fused and wired properly.
I should have done this in the beginning and would have saved $$$ and untold time.

Paragon1 : Motion seconded!

 

[smeerun]

OR you could modify the blank factory housing to fit a $3 autozone switch like I did...

It might not be flashy but I personally like the toggle. It operates my raptor lights.

 

[RusPro17]

Mine is on board switch. No issues at all.

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[RusPro17]

Did not like the look.

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[delloro]

Mine is on board switch. No issues at all.

My setup exactly, what did you not like?

 

[Saker]

I have had nothing but good quality from AOB Switches.

 

[RusPro17]

My setup exactly, what did you not like?

Nothing against the stock switch but I preferred the cleaner look with the push button. The stock switches worked fine. I tried it both ways.

 

[delloro]

Nothing against the stock switch but I preferred the cleaner look with the push button. The stock switches worked fine. I tried it both ways.

Haha now I am even more confused, I see a rocker switch and a toggle switch, but no push-button switch for a lightbar.

Maybe I need to start drinking, it must be a sign of some sort....

 

[firegod33r]

Has anyone used a factory switch wire to tap Into for their aftermarket switch backlight?Basically for the dash light function. I’m trying to avoid an “add a fuse” just for that function, but I’m not sure exalt which wire to tap into to get power for the backlight

 

[Saker]

Haha now I am even more confused, I see a rocker switch and a toggle switch, but no push-button switch for a lightbar.

Maybe I need to start drinking, it must be a sign of some sort....

Ok, here is a light bar push button just like the OEM switches in my previous setup.
The one that indicates LED LIGHT BAR , just in case you started drinking!

 

[Saker]

Has anyone used a factory switch wire to tap Into for their aftermarket switch backlight?Basically for the dash light function. I’m trying to avoid an “add a fuse” just for that function, but I’m not sure exalt which wire to tap into to get power for the backlight

Yes sir we have. What year model do you have? Maybe I can point you to the correct wire in the wiper warmer switch.
(Look in my signature on the LED LIGHT BAR install) see if that will help.

 

[delloro]

Ok, here is a light bar push button just like the OEM switches in my previous setup.
The one that indicates LED LIGHT BAR , just in case you started drinking!

Ok I see my error.

Your first pic had the AOB switch.

The post below had the rocker and toggle, caption 'I didn't like it.'

So I thought you 1) started with AOB, but 2) did not like it, so 3) went to the rocker and toggle. I imposed earlier-to-later time mods to your post sequence.

I understand you didn't like the rocker and toggle in the pic with that caption, so then went with the AOB.

I have earned my booze tonight!

 

[Saker]

I have had nothing but good quality from AOB Switches.

Ok, here is a light bar push button just like the OEM switches in my previous setup.
The one that indicates LED LIGHT BAR , just in case you started drinking!

Ohhhhh... stop drinking.

These are the only 2 I posted. I was just indicating AOB push button switches like OEM ones.
That was other peeps commenting about toggles and round rockers.

:whip:

 

[Paragon1]

THIS!!^^
Cry once and be done with it. Just bought a switch pro after 18 months of "doing it my way".
Ripped it all out and will be much happier with the SP. Cleaner, more professional, and fused and wired properly.
I should have done this in the beginning and would have saved $$$ and untold time.

Paragon1 : Motion seconded!

Yeah I did the factory style button "sasquatch light" switch, but the LED would never turn off. Dead batteries suck when returning from deployments. This is so much better, especially if you're adding more than one light bar. The strobe feature is great against jerks who run LEDs on public roads and highways... Also works wonders on people who never learned about high beams...