Upfitter Switches
I want to hook up a 12 volt fuel shutoff solenoid for an auxiliary tank.
Is it as simple as connecting a wire from one of the four UPFITTER wires under the hood to the solenoid and providing a ground wire?????.......or am I missing some of the details.
Any Help Would Be Great since I don't have a good understand of wiring; I just usually look for the sparks!
If you want to run wires other than the pass through wires, there are rubber grommets in the rear wall of the cab behind the seat, behind and above the brake pedal on the firewall, and under the carpet under the driver's feet.
Aux-1 Circuit No 1936 wire color: Orange/Lt. Green [30amp]
Aux-2 Circuit No 1933 wire color: Orange [30amp]
Aux-3 Circuit No 1934 wire color: Orange/Yellow [10amp]
Aux-4 Circuit No 1935 wire color: Orange/Lt. Blue [10amp]
What kind of shut off solenoid is it? The AUX wire will provide 12V, but only when the key is in the ignition and turned to run (KOEO and KOER IIRC). It goes dead when the truck is turned off and key removed. If this is like the FSS on a Dodge you'll need a ground, plus one wire to pull (open) and one wire to hold the solenoid open once it's pulled. Then the solenoid will close itself once you kill hold power.
It is a “Dan-Mark” 12 Volt Multi Fuel Shut Off Valve - normally closed and opens when 12 volt is applied. They have several models that get a little pricy but I am looking at the Item# 79-AFC11112 sale priced @ $33.95
Engineered for use in automotive, industrial, marine, motorcycle, temperature and dispensing control applications. . Minimum draw - .75 amp, 12 VDC when fully energized.
So if I understand this correctly:
• To control ON/OFF for the fuel shutoff valve with the upfitter switch.
• Do not use the wires under the hood.
• Do use the wires under the dash behind the fuse panel above the pedals.
From the chosen wire, run an extender wire through a rubber grommets to the Fuel Shut Off Valve and attach a ground wire to the sheet metal.
I'd put an in-line fuse holder between the Aux switch and the solenoid just for a second layer of protection, with a 1A or 1.5A fuse in it.








