Unboxing/Installing & Reviewing AuxBeam Switch Panel & 3 Inch LED Pods
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2023
- Big Thanks to AuxBeam for sending me their products and allowing me to review them honestly.
Also I messed up my audio but hopefully you guys get value from this video
Here are the links to to products they sent me if your interest.
🚨6 Gang switch panel🔗 amzn.to/3KVNuPz
🚨3inch pod lights🔗 amzn.to/3so3CTo
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You’re mic is a Scam 😂😂😂😂
I totally messed it up in editing and didn’t realize it and deleted from my phone after I posted because I don’t have enough space so it’s stuck sounding like this. Very sorry but hopefully you got some value for the video.
@@ColeCulturehope you got some value on the mic 😂😂😂
I was just waiting for him to eat the mic.
Great video. I've used Auxbeam products for years. The quality has always been spot on for the money. I might want to get some lights for my 23 PB.
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and comment. And yes I think they are a great option as a value light brand.
Great comment! I also love their products for their price points! 🤘
Ive been wanting to buy auxbeams for a while now thanks for the vid
You’re very welcome. Sorry for the poor audio quality. I’m very glad you got something out of it. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Wire ferrules are the best way to terminate the wires for this application. They are similar to spade connectors, but designed for this type of terminal block.
Thanks for the info
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The problem with "neat and tidy" is this, by leaving the excess uncut you end up with having so much cable, tightly looped back onto and over itself, which instantly makes it a poor man's transformer, as well as a useless inductor, destroying the cables ability to handle it's rated current without major over heating problems arising if used continuously on a hot night, or during the day.
I had no idea about that. But everything in that video was short term. It’s different now but thank you for the information.
Since you already had the fork terminals on all you needed to do was fold a fork over on itself or cut 1 of the fork legs off and would slide right in. That way you didn't need to do anything and keep the stock shrink tube already on it
Thanks for the info!
Always check the Light for a Drain Hole from the factory. This is very important when it comes to orienting the light. Don't want them to fill with water.
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If your gonna do a permanent install you could cut the wiring to length after installation then just crimp or solder it up❤ good work man.
Yeah that’s a good permit solution.
Iv just got the 12 gang one with a 42\
/32 and 20 ‘ light bars
No complaints all look great quality no issues all items look quality and multiple options for fitting 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍🏻
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Looks nice. I like the compactness and kinda idiot-proof installation, good for the less electrically savvy.
I agree
Thank you for the review, very helpful, i’m waiting mine to arrive, bought the RB80
Thank you for watching and commenting!
The 8 gang switch panel is an amazing bang for the buck........much better value then SwitchPros.
I agree.
Quick question how wide is it across the face of it? I'm curious as to if it will fit in a certain location on my truck.
Thanks
A little over 2inchs
Hello. Great vid. Thanks. Were you able to wire the multi mode lights (white/amber/strobe) into the switch panel or did you have to use the on/off and mode controller that came with the lights? If you wired it to the switch panel; pls could u share with wiring diagram? Thanks.
You can wire it to another switch on your switch panel but honestly I’m not sure if I would recommend these lights unless it’s a side by side or work truck. I would look into diode dynamics for the lights and I would look into switch works for a switch panel for your daily.
You can 100% wire it up to work but it takes the space of another button (switch/unit/gang) all you have to do is wire up the lights to one gang like normal then wire the yellow wire to another gang (that’s negative daisy chained to the first) and switch the second (yellow wire gang) it on and off to switch modes. I just tried it with a rocker switch and it works. The power from the “yellow wire” to a rocker switch switches modes but you then have to switch it on then off or it will revert back to solid white. It tricks the first switch into mode selection. But you have to switch it back off once the desired mode is achieved or it will revert back to solid white (first setting).
@@bigdrew66854 Will you help me with this a bit more? For switch 2 that will control the modes, does the yellow wire from the lights wire into the power from the switch panel? Where does the negative wire from the switch panel go?
@@nickfailla4453 switch/gang one will take the red and negative wire. Switch two will take the yellow wire (which is the mode selector wire) to the positive post. You need to daisy chain a negative wire from post /gang 1 to 2. (Gang/switch 1 will have the red and black wire to it, switch two will have the yellow and a negative in it) Now when doing this to select modes you need to turn on switch two then turn off (or have switch two set in momentary mode is easiest that way when you press the button it automatically turns off which is what you have to do) to go through modes. Find the mode you want and turn switch 2 on then off. If you don’t turn it off the lights will revert back to solid white which is the default first setting. Auxbeam says it doesn’t work but I made it work and sent them a video proving it works. Only down side is it take up a switch on your panel. I bought the 12 gang because my 97 F250hd has lights everywhere and I like having the option of the strobes when I’m recovering a vehicle somewhere. Hope this helps it 100% works with AUxbeam gang switch as well as any rocker switch chain.
@@bigdrew66854 Thank you for your help. I got this wired to a Trigger 4 Plus switch assembly with wireless rocker switches. Worked like a charm! I appreciate your help my friend!
Were you able to figure out the functionality of the lights with the switch panel Or did you need to maintain the separate function button?
Yes you can. If you cut and run the switch to another button on the panel you can switch the modes.
This is the info I’ve been looking for. Thank you. So it looks like your clicking the button that turns on the lights multiple times to go through the cube lite setting? I thought you’d have to wire the switch into a separate spot on the panel. One button the turn on the cubes and another to switch modes. How did you get it to work?
You can 100% wire it up to work but it takes the space of another button (switch/unit/gang) all you have to do is wire up the lights to one gang like normal then wire the yellow wire to another gang (that’s negative daisy chained to the first) and switch the second (yellow wire gang) it on and off to switch modes. I just tried it with a rocker switch and it works. The power from the “yellow wire” to a rocker switch switches modes but you then have to switch it on then off or it will revert back to solid white. It tricks the first switch into mode selection. But you have to switch it back off once the desired mode is achieved or it will revert back to solid white (first setting).
How do you change the fog lights modes with the switch panel?? Is it possible?
Aux beam says it isn’t possible. But for other companies lights all you have to do is cut the harness and route it to a separate switch. So if power goes to switch 1 then light modes would be ran to switch 2. All on the same panel. Thats my theory but I haven’t done it yet so I can’t confirm.
You can 100% wire it up to work but it takes the space of another button (switch/unit/gang) all you have to do is wire up the lights to one gang like normal then wire the yellow wire to another gang (that’s negative daisy chained to the first) and switch the second (yellow wire gang) it on and off to switch modes. I just tried it with a rocker switch and it works. The power from the “yellow wire” to a rocker switch switches modes but you then have to switch it on then off or it will revert back to solid white. It tricks the first switch into mode selection. But you have to switch it back off once the desired mode is achieved or it will revert back to solid white (first setting).
Is it possible to lower the light of the buttons? They seem pretty bright at night...
They are extremely bright, you can lower the brightness on the app but it doesn’t save. So everytime you start the truck you have to open the app and do it again.
@@ColeCulture Or, open the control unit itself and put a voltage dropping resistor across the light circuit itself, such that it will forever remain dimmed, as - like you said, once you get used to knowing which switch does what, you may never actually "look' at the unit while changing it's settings.
So reducing the glare in a truck is an advantage better done permanently instead of each & every time you power it up.
Can the auxbeam control panel change modes on the pod lights ??
They say no, and I never ended up testing it so I’m not to sure. But on the safe said I’d say no
You’re talking about the white to amber to strobe light using the switch panel right??? I was wondering if you can or you just used the little switch that comes with it.
I've got a pair of 5in round Auxbeam 90w lights that has survived two winters in VT. Along with two yellow AuxBeam pod sets for flood and spot yellow lights.
They work great and for their lower end cost they've held up amazing!🤘
Awesome. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I’ve got the 6 gang switch with some ditch lights that have multiple settings like yours does. Did it work like you thought, where pressing the switch multiple times cycles through the settings (white,amber,strobe etc.)?
I reached out and they said that wouldn’t work if I did that. Although I have seen people do it with other brand lights before.
I spent quite a bit on modifying their hardware for the Tacoma. Well found out we did everything thing was correct but...the "solid state relay" didnt work...since its in the casing, you cant fix it. Lesson learned to check if I even have power. So right now Im not an Auxbeam fan right now...got most of my money back goin with something different.
You can 100% wire it up to work but it takes the space of another button (switch/unit/gang) all you have to do is wire up the lights to one gang like normal then wire the yellow wire to another gang (that’s negative daisy chained to the first) and switch the second (yellow wire gang) it on and off to switch modes. I just tried it with a rocker switch and it works. The power from the “yellow wire” to a rocker switch switches modes but you then have to switch it on then off or it will revert back to solid white. It tricks the first switch into mode selection. But you have to switch it back off once the desired mode is achieved or it will revert back to solid white (first setting).
@@bigdrew66854 - thanks for this comment! This confirms what I suspected needed to be done on my 6-gang switch to power my new Auxbeam lights that have the top amber DRL.
Sounds like I'll need to run the third wire to another switch to power the DRL lights separate from the main pods, but that's a perfect solution. I spent the better part of this evening searching for a video where someone has done this and haven't found on yet!
@@TimJeter I have a video on my page explaining both a rocker unit and a gang unit
Not a scam, but i found the exact same 8 switch panel, without their logo, for 1/3rd of the price.
All they add is their nice box and LOTS of marketing.
Yes I’ve seen those out there as well recently. Weird huh?
@@ColeCulture i picked one up. A friend who got the auxbeam version a few months back told me it was packed exactly the same as his. Minus the fancy box graphics. He was a bit pissed off 🤣
@@MojarraMutantehello, may i ask where to buy it? pls do you have link.
Did this come with the yellow lens
No
Worst installation but straight to the point 😅
I hate installation video. It makes a 1 hour job turn into a 3 hour job lol. Sorry about that. Plus I messed up my Mic. But hopefully you got something out of it. Thanks for watching
The only thing, the auxbeam does not last. I am on my fourth switch set up, two of them I had warranted now it seems the company is out of business, and Amazon will not help out. So unless you want to replace the switch every couple of months, I’d say find a different brand. Something internally just does not ware very well.
Thank you. Good think to look out for. The company is still in business because they are who reached out to me and sent me everything for this video. I obviously can’t speak to the longevity yet but I will keep everyone posted.
From what I've been looking at the web so far, you buy Auxbeam for their switch system + v2.0 rock lights and *avoid* their other lights if you want ''function'' more than ''looks''. Morimoto will always beat the crap out of Auxbeam for function/security (and well, OF COURSE they're more expensive!) And those tests on the web, they can never review *in the long run* so people from the rust belt or up north don't have a clue about long term and just have to trust the reviews. For example, I DOUBT the hardware here is actual stainless steel... That being said, I might buy the switch system with rock lights for an RV van in the future. I like the way it sets up. But won't go with their light bars or pods unless I see a few good reviews and conclusive tests.
Auxbeam is my pick for “cheap” lighting. But the best quality lights on the market are Diode Dynamics. A close second place would be Baja designs and Rigid in a close 3rd. Best switch panels are from a company called SwitchWorks and if you don’t like them then SPOD is also a good product although I wouldn’t say they are as good.
@@ColeCulture lots of info here, thanks ! Now I gotta search for all of that stuff and watch more videos/read more about that 😄👍I saw a few reviews involving Baja Designs models but so far dont remember anything about Diode Dynamics !
lol expensive high quality led lights also get hot unless it's very small or not very bright... they probable wouldnt have the heat sinks if there wasn't heat
You need a new mic...stopworring about the aix switches. 😅😅😅
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My mic is fine. I F’d it up in editing and deleted it after a posted and didn’t noticed it was messed up till after I posted. I’m sorry and I hope you got some value out of the video.
You need a better mic.
I missed it up in editing and didn’t notice till it was already posted sorry for the crap audio