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Just for the newbie's, I wanted to do a step by step for how to wire up a manual GP switch. Note: This is just how I did my 1986 Ford F-250 as an example. Differant years will require a differant setup. It is by no way and all inclusive guide. Bypass factory systems at your own risk.
Parts:
1- Push button switch
1- Add-a-circuit fuse tap
20'- 14 ga. wire
3- ring connectors
1- Butt connector
Several zip ties
Drill w/ 5/8" bit
First, choose a spot for your switch. I opted to put mine between the hood release and brake release. Make sure there is enough room behind the dash for the switch body. I did mine here because I only had a bit to drill through plastic not steel.
Then, drill a 5/8" hole for the switch.
Find a circuit in your fuse box to tap into for power.
I chose this 10 amp spot because it always has power. Install your Add-a-circuit with a 10 amp fuse in it.
I routed my wire (push button to GP solenoid) through the same hole that the speedometer cable runs through. Make sure you leave enough inside the truck to reach your new switch.
It will come out just below and to the left of your brake booster.
Route the wire (push button to GP solenoid) along the back of the engine compartment, zip tying it up and out of the way.
Install a ring connector on the end of your wire (push button to GP solenoid) at the solenoid.
Pull the purple wire (factory GP controller to GP solenoid) off of the solenoid.
Install the wire (push button to GP solenoid) onto the exposed post and pin it down with the purple wire (factory GP controller to GP solenoid).
*Note*
If you want to eliminate the factory GP controller altogether, leave the purple wire off and find a small nut the appropriate size for the post and nut down the ring connector.
The switch I used is a 15 amp push button switch I got from Autozone.
Cut a piece of wire long enough to go from your new switch to your Add-a-circuit in the fuse box. Strip the ends of the wires (both the push button switch to GP solenoid and push button switch to Add-a-circuit) and install one on each of the terminals of the switch. It doesn't matter which one goes where.
Strip the other and of your short wire (push button switch to Add-a-circuit) and hook it up to the Add-a-circuit.
Finally, mount your switch through the hole and put the under dash cover back in place. I had to trim mine a little to clear the switch.
Now, your factory controller will still run your GP's but if you need an extra couple seconds, you can manually activate them.
Total time was about 20 minutes and total cost was less than $20.
Parts:
1- Push button switch
1- Add-a-circuit fuse tap
20'- 14 ga. wire
3- ring connectors
1- Butt connector
Several zip ties
Drill w/ 5/8" bit
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First, choose a spot for your switch. I opted to put mine between the hood release and brake release. Make sure there is enough room behind the dash for the switch body. I did mine here because I only had a bit to drill through plastic not steel.
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Then, drill a 5/8" hole for the switch.
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Find a circuit in your fuse box to tap into for power.
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I chose this 10 amp spot because it always has power. Install your Add-a-circuit with a 10 amp fuse in it.
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I routed my wire (push button to GP solenoid) through the same hole that the speedometer cable runs through. Make sure you leave enough inside the truck to reach your new switch.
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It will come out just below and to the left of your brake booster.
Route the wire (push button to GP solenoid) along the back of the engine compartment, zip tying it up and out of the way.
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Install a ring connector on the end of your wire (push button to GP solenoid) at the solenoid.
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Pull the purple wire (factory GP controller to GP solenoid) off of the solenoid.
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Install the wire (push button to GP solenoid) onto the exposed post and pin it down with the purple wire (factory GP controller to GP solenoid).
*Note*
If you want to eliminate the factory GP controller altogether, leave the purple wire off and find a small nut the appropriate size for the post and nut down the ring connector.
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The switch I used is a 15 amp push button switch I got from Autozone.
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Cut a piece of wire long enough to go from your new switch to your Add-a-circuit in the fuse box. Strip the ends of the wires (both the push button switch to GP solenoid and push button switch to Add-a-circuit) and install one on each of the terminals of the switch. It doesn't matter which one goes where.
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Strip the other and of your short wire (push button switch to Add-a-circuit) and hook it up to the Add-a-circuit.
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Finally, mount your switch through the hole and put the under dash cover back in place. I had to trim mine a little to clear the switch.
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Now, your factory controller will still run your GP's but if you need an extra couple seconds, you can manually activate them.
Total time was about 20 minutes and total cost was less than $20.
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