2016-21 Aux dash switch's - preferred vendor? (1 Viewer)

[rlynch356]

I am looking for a few of the regular lower dash sites for a couple of functions I do not want on the switch pro's that I am going to install..

These are the short style Toyota switches I am assuming as well...

I need a Dual Function (3 way or two buttons) switch for my reverse lights. (drivers left panel)

2 switches for front and rear lockers (drivers right panel)
1 for the ARB compressor.. (Drivers Right)

I think thats it... the rest will be on a switch pro's mount on the drivers left (SDHQ's panel I am 90% certain)

Thanks
Rob

 

[linuxgod]

Air OnBoard is the gold standard for these. Most of them are single purpose but if you want dual function:

Toyota Landcruiser 200s Push Switches - AIR ON BOARD (AOB)

Push button Switches that fit directly in Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series 2008 - Onwards models. ON-OFF / Momentary / ON-OFF-ON types Available ; Rated at 12V 3A ; Dual LED lights in BLUE / Light BLUE / GREEN / Light GREEN / AMBER / RED

www.aironboard.com.au

 

[gasman4u]

AOB switches look nice. I haven't used them, but have used the below on a prior rig. They can customize your switches to whatever you want as well for the graphic too IIRC.

OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches.

The standard in high quality custom rocker switches for all of your auto and marine applications

www.otrattw.net

 

[rlynch356]

thank you both

 

[linuxgod]

AOB switches look nice. I haven't used them, but have used the below on a prior rig. They can customize your switches to whatever you want as well for the graphic too IIRC.

OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches.

The standard in high quality custom rocker switches for all of your auto and marine applications

www.otrattw.net

I have AOB switches. The default green is brighter and lighter than the factory color but they do have a "toyota green" option on some switches which I've heard matches pretty closely. Otherwise the switches themselves look factory and work great.

 

[rlynch356]

As you can probably tell I have a lot of projects underway.. these are for the lights primarily (Baja LP9's, 2 sets of squadron sports, 1 set each front and rear) and I may as well order the locker switches to make sure everything matches.
I have an Inquiry out to Perth pro as well... but will probably order the AOB switches in the next day or so...

 

[daneo]

Air OnBoard is the gold standard for these. Most of them are single purpose but if you want dual function:

Toyota Landcruiser 200s Push Switches - AIR ON BOARD (AOB)

Push button Switches that fit directly in Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series 2008 - Onwards models. ON-OFF / Momentary / ON-OFF-ON types Available ; Rated at 12V 3A ; Dual LED lights in BLUE / Light BLUE / GREEN / Light GREEN / AMBER / RED

www.aironboard.com.au

Quick note on the “momentary” version of the three position switch: it is, well, momentary. As soon as you stop pressing, the switch returns to the off position. Looks like AOB is adding more of three position switches than they had a couple months back, and may have what you need.

FWIW, I found the Anytime Backup switches to be the same quality as AOB. These come in the 2016+ Toyota ice blue back light. But it’s not difficult to swap out the leds if you know how to solder.

“A - B” Light Switch - Toyota

Finally! One single factory style switch to toggle between your lights! This switch is the 'small' square series switch measuring 1.28" x 0.87". This switch should fit a wide range of Toyota vehicles from 2008 on including the Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, and more! Switch Features: Controllable...

www.anytimebackupcamera.com

 

[gasman4u]

the link above has all sorts of switch options. rockers for sure for momentary or SPDT switch variants that are meant to serve one aux (light, winch, etc) with different inputs. This may provide some clarity:

Sockets & Plugs

For reliable connection of a truck and trailer on commercial vehicles or caravans, we offer several types of trailer connector sockets and plugs for 12 V and 24 V systems. Available in 2-, 3-, 7-, 13- or 15-pole variations, our trailer plugs and sockets conform to applicable ISO standards, and...

www.littelfuse.com

 

[customcruiser]

CH4X4 Industries

www.ch4x4.com

 

[linuxgod]

I love the AOB switches. Sadly my panels are full. I've looked at the AOB panel swap, which adds 3 or 4 spots but loses the mirror retract function. That won't work for me, as I live in the city and use it regularly when parallel parking.

 

[100kiwi]

I have the AOB switches in my 2017, the match to the OEM light blue is perfect. They also dim in conjunction with the rest of the dash switches. I had the Ch4x4 switches before I knew about AOB, they did not match in color and also dimmed opposite to the dash, ie dim the dash down the switch got brighter.
Here is the US website, AIR ON BOARD (AOB) - Homepage - https://www.aironboard.com/online/

 

[rlynch356]

Been trying to contact AOB - Australia since they have the switches I need The US does not.. hopefully I will hear back but CH4x4 also has some.. I'd rather the AOB ones but I do need to install this stuff and would rather not have switches hanging out of the dash in the meantime.

 

[TeCKis300]

As you can probably tell I have a lot of projects underway.. these are for the lights primarily (Baja LP9's, 2 sets of squadron sports, 1 set each front and rear) and I may as well order the locker switches to make sure everything matches.
I have an Inquiry out to Perth pro as well... but will probably order the AOB switches in the next day or so...

If you are adding a lot of accessories, you may be better off looking at any number of aux switch panels. They greatly simplify integration as the major power handling circuits and relays are kept in the engine bay. With only a small switch harness that comes to the interior. These also serve to consolidate power, distribution, and the the more advanced ones have low voltage cut-off, relay, and programmable functions. Some may seem expensive, but I bet the more basic ones are cost comparable when taking into account all the switches, wiring, mounting, etc.

 

[rlynch356]

I am adding a switch pros - these are for items I do not want on that system.

 

[rlynch356]

Received the CH4x4 ones today…
Umm… I’m going switch pro for those. Functions and the other ones I need for non-critical switches. … and will buy 2 AOB switches for the others that I need (single throw, so they are stocked in the US)

 

[rlynch356]

Update on the CH4x4.. can't speak for color match was limited as to what I could get in Dual push button.. these are green and amber, didn't bother with the dash light function after about 5 minutes of trying them to see what they looked like.

These also are only single input, what I need for both are Dual inputs, so ultimately they will not work and I'll need to do 4 switches for the reverse/On - LP9 full/flood functions.. so they will be pulled out and replaced by 3 AOB single pushbutton switches for now..

switch pro setup moves up to 2nd in line for mods.. after Budbuilt sliders.

Side note.. You can Tap the trailer wiring plug for reverse right after the plug, it's simple and relatively cheap to replace so something I don't mind tapping.
the Main harness is off limits for me with the possible exception of a piggy back tap in a fuse box, otherwise.. I will not repeat the 4 hours hours I spent today finding the cause of my MOST Bus communication failure fault..

All fixed now, resolution = loose main plug FL1, I believe from when I was testing for a reverse signal and under there.

I decided not to use the in cab ones on the trailer relay circuit and just ran from the back with my backup light, Baja Squadron pods using a rigid reverse light harness since I was doing that anyway.

So I have 2 taps now both on the trailer plug harness.. reverse signal and running lights for my license plate.