WHAT ARE THE AUXILIARY SWITCHES:

The auxiliary switchboard on the overhead console makes aftermarket customization easier with six prewired switches connected to the power distribution box. Each circuit is individually fused for connection of electrical accessories.

LOCATING THE AUXILIARY SWITCHES

The switches are labeled AUX 1 through AUX 6.

The auxiliary switches only operate when the ignition is in the on or off position and the delay accessory is active, whether the engine is running or not. We recommend that you leave the engine running to maintain battery charge when using the switches for an extended time or when using higher current draw accessories.

When a switch is turned on, the indicator light on the switch illuminates and the circuit provides power to the device wired to that switch.

Note: When your vehicle has a diesel engine, use the auxiliary switches only the ignition key is in the on position. Using the auxiliary switches, even for limited amounts of time, can cause your battery to drain quickly and prevent your vehicle from starting.

LOCATING THE AUXILIARY SWITCH WIRING

There are three sets of blunt-cut sealed circuits:

A – Circuit to radiator support. / Aux 6 Wire Location.

B – Circuit near auxiliary fuse box. / Auxiliary 1, 2, and 5 Wire Location.

C – Circuit to trailer hitch. / Auxiliary 3 and 4 Wire Location.

Additional information on fuse and relay locations is available. See your authorized dealer for service.

IDENTIFYING THE AUXILIARY SWITCH WIRING

Auxiliary Switches:

The relays are coded as follows:

Switch Wire Color Wire Size Fuse Protected Component Blunt Cut Wire Location
AUX 1 Violet / Green 1.5 mm (2) 5A RELAY 1 Vehicle Location B
AUX 2 Blue / Orange 1.5 mm (2) 15A RELAY 2 Vehicle Location B
AUX 3 Yellow / Orange 1.5 mm (2) 15A RELAY 3 Vehicle Location C
AUX 4 Brown 1.5 mm (2) 15A RELAY 4 Vehicle Location C
AUX 5 Green / Brown 2.5 mm (2) 25A RELAY 5 (Driving Lamps) Vehicle Location B
AUX 6 Yellow 2.5 mm (2) 25A RELAY 6 (Driving Lamps) Vehicle Location A
RELAY 7 Not Used
RELAY 8 Auxiliary Switch Power

 

To use these switches, you’ll need to connect your accessory (light, radio, etc) to the wire color assigned to the switch you want to use as listed above.

Ground Information:

Power Distribution Box Wire Color Wire Size Location
Auxiliary 3 Black / Gray 1.5 mm (2) Vehicle Location C
Auxiliary 4 Black / Green 1.5 mm (2) Vehicle Location C
Auxiliary 6 Black / Yellow 2.5 mm (2) Vehicle Location A

 

NOTE: This information is also available in your Ford Ranger owner’s manual.

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