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Accessory wires under dash

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Old 01-03-2016 | 06:52 AM
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Default Accessory wires under dash

I'm looking for good options for tapping into accessory and interior lighting wires under dash.

1) accessory (key on power only) I already tapped into one from the factory stereo circuit that seems to working well but this a pitch to get to and not sure how much power I can safely get from it so I'd like a second option that is easier

2) I want to add some interior lights under the dash. Any good wires under there tied to the interior light circuit? I don't want to start hacking me up wires or probing around and risk damaging some wiring.

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Old 01-03-2016 | 08:11 AM
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For switched power I got the plug and play harness from Quadratec that plugs into the dash power port factory wiring. I run my CB and radar detector from it. Its not for super hi drain devices. I think it had a 10 or 15 amp fuse. Easy to get to, the harness is long enough to pull out into the passenger footwell to hook up stuff then just tucks behind the center stack.

Sorry but I can't help with the under dash lights.
Old 01-03-2016 | 09:47 AM
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Ronjenx has a good thread about where you can tap for power out of the fusebox and I think it's 14sport has posts about which color wire and where under the dash you can find the dimmable interior light circuit.
Old 01-03-2016 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmjpr
For switched power I got the plug and play harness from Quadratec that plugs into the dash power port factory wiring. I run my CB and radar detector from it. Its not for super hi drain devices. I think it had a 10 or 15 amp fuse. Easy to get to, the harness is long enough to pull out into the passenger footwell to hook up stuff then just tucks behind the center stack. Sorry but I can't help with the under dash lights.
This looks helpful.

Can you post a link or specific product?

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Old 01-03-2016 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Wrangeler X
This looks helpful.

Can you post a link or specific product?

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Quadratec Exclusive JK-APT2011 - 12 Volt Power Adapter for 99-16 Jeep® Wrangler TJ, JK , TJ Unlimited & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

I hope this helps.
Old 01-03-2016 | 03:13 PM
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Buy add-a-circuit from Amazon and use M9 in fuse box.



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