4 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System
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When wiring an ARB compressor switch,
Air Locker
actuator switch(es) and
Air Locker
solenoid(s), all connections can easily be set up using only the supplied wiring looms (ARB
#180414 and 180415 shown in Fig. 9.)
Consulting the wiring diagram (Fig.9.) for wire colors, and the switch terminal illustration
(Fig.10.), plug each of the female spade terminals onto their appropriate switch terminal.
IMPORTANT (AIR SYSTEMS LOCKER ONLY) :
As a safety precaution, the ‘SWITCH 2’ position in the wiring loom will not
activate unless ‘SWITCH 1’ is already activated. Therefore, if both front and rear
Air Lockers are installed then the rear MUST be controlled by
‘SWITCH 1’, and
the front by ’SWITCH 2’. This is a safety feature that serves to reduce the risk of
accidental / unintended engagement of the front Air Locker.
If only one Air Locker is installed then it should be wired using the terminals for
‘SWITCH 1’, regardless of whether the Air Locker is mounted in the front or rear axle.
Figure 10.
Using a multimeter or an automotive test light, locate an accessory outlet or cigarette
lighter port in the vehicle.
NOTE : The desired outlet should supply positive 12VDC for a CKMAT12 or 24VDC
for a CKMTA24, be fused at a minimum of 8 amps, and be live only when the
vehicle ignition key is in either the ‘ACC’ position or in the ‘ON’ position.
Using a soldering iron or automotive quality crimp connectors, splice the red wire with a
yellow stripe (RED-YEL) found on the separate short section of loom onto the positive (+)
wire of the accessory outlet pair.
NOTE : If shortening the RED-YEL wire, make sure not to remove the heat shrinked
inline diode that protects sensitive electronics from current leakage.
Insulate the junction area well with electrical tape.
Using a multimeter or an automotive test light, locate an active dash light supply wire.
NOTE : The desired wire should supply 12VDC for a CKMTA12 or 24VDC for a
CKMTA24 (less if dimmed) and react to the illumination level of the
instrumentation / dash light dimmer.
Using a soldering iron or automotive quality crimp connectors, splice the blue wire with a
white stripe (BLU-WHT) found on the separate short section of loom onto the active
illumination supply wire.
COMMON BACK
OF SWITCHES
FRONT OF SWITCHES
