Rubicon locker switch

[my_0range_crush]

So I’m putting in the rubicon axles in my Sahara and I was wanting to run the stock rubicon locker switch. Is there a way to run this or am I going to have to wire up the lockers another way? Also is the wire harness to connect this already in the Jeep or do I need to purchase a harness myself? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[Chrisdupe]

I may be wrong but i've been researching the same and have come to the conclusion that it either can't be done or would be very difficult and have to include a dealer flash to do. I've decided to wire them to my aux switches. As much as i'd like the clean setup of using the rubicon switches, I like that i don't have to worry about the sensor issues, etc... that some of the rubicons have with their lockers.

 

[my_0range_crush]

I may be wrong but i've been researching the same and have come to the conclusion that it either can't be done or would be very difficult and have to include a dealer flash to do. I've decided to wire them to my aux switches. As much as i'd like the clean setup of using the rubicon switches, I like that i don't have to worry about the sensor issues, etc... that some of the rubicons have with their lockers.

I have the superchip tuner that allows me to flash my Jeep so it will see that it has lockers on it so I won’t need to have the dealership involved. But I’be been trying to find the wiring harnesses for the axles themselves but just keep getting the one with two wires. I don’t want to pay $60+ bucks per harness for something that will cost me $10 for both if I make my own. If I can’t get the switch to work I’ll just end up using the aux switches

 

[Chrisdupe]

Yeah, i've heard those are tough to get. I was hoping i could use the 2 wire harness and wire up the switch so it was basically just a switch without all the extra stuff.

 

[kurt rustle]

I’be been trying to find the wiring harnesses for the axles themselves but just keep getting the one with two wires.

Any luck finding the 4-wire harness? How'd you end up wiring your lockers?

 

[my_0range_crush]

Any luck finding the 4-wire harness? How'd you end up wiring your lockers?

Zero luck on the 4 wire harness. I ended up finding a connector that BMW uses and just power and ground to a switch panel. Works perfect for me.

 

[kurt rustle]

I ended up finding a connector that BMW uses and just power and ground to a switch panel.

Oh, nice! I'm with you... $60x2 for those harnesses is plain silly. Where'd you end up getting the connector (or is there a name for that type of connector I could google for?)

 

[my_0range_crush]

Oh, nice! I'm with you... $60x2 for those harnesses is plain silly. Where'd you end up getting the connector (or is there a name for that type of connector I could google for?)

Yeah that’s a SOLID pass just for two connectors lol here’s the part numbers for everything you’ll need.

 

[kurt rustle]

here’s the part numbers for everything you’ll need

Brilliant, thank you!

Edit: this other thread is also useful for parts.

 

[Gregj]

Don't forget plugs for the open cavities, won't be waterproof without them.
Gregj

eta I repurposed connectors leftover from the door harnesses after the Proximity install, just had to dremel off one key ridge.

 

[my_0range_crush]

Brilliant, thank you!

Edit: this other thread is also useful for parts.

No problem! Get you some wire conduit and heat shrink to make a clean wire harness.

 

[Gregj]

I looked for that connector in the other thread and it is nearly as expensive as the harness from Quadratec.
Gregj

 

[my_0range_crush]

For $5 and a little bit of time I would recommend going with the parts I posted and avoid that ridiculous $60 harness lol

 

[Jeep’n Jay]

When I installed Rubicon axles under my sport, I used a VO switch. Super easy to install, gives you eight relays for future upgrades, and looks close enough to factory that I’m happy

 

[kurt rustle]

Built my own and it worked great. If anyone wants to do this by ordering online, here are some useful links:
* Socket housing: 1 per wiring harness
* Bushing contacts: 2 per wiring harness
* Rubber grommet: min 2 per wiring harness, though I got 4 and applied some super glue to seal unused socket housing holes
* 18AWG wire: some 30ft should be enough (will depend on 2/4 door, how you run the wires, lift kit, etc.)
* Wire conduit: 30ft should be enough

Came down to $50 for both, with 1, 2, and 3 being $30 (incl. taxes and shipping).
store.mopar.com for my dealership has them at $67.20 + taxes each, so I saved about $80 (which after spending $4k in two brand new axles is uh... negligible )

wrt to the socket housing, couldn't find a place where I could buy the OEM one where it didn't have bulk order requirements (min 20-100 units). It's part 805-122-542 by Hirschmann, in case anyone has better luck.

For wiring reference, here's the pin information for front and rear (they're the same) or just check OP's photo a couple posts above. You only need pins 1 (supply) and 4 (ground).

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