1997 Cherokee: how to connect to 12V power?

hi -

any idea how to get a fused, 12V power connection from the interior of a

1997 cherokee?

there's a fusebox near the passenger foot panel. can i just tap into that? how? :-)

thanks

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mike
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1997 JGC Owners Manual page 200/201 shows cavities A and D as open. The lower right kick panel removes after taking out the two screws. Cavity A is for the power antenna (export only) and cavity D is not used. Both have pins in place. The shop manual shows that pin 2 in A and pin 30 in D may be 12 volt source. Pin 2 is the lower left pin and pin 30 is top center. Pin 2 is shared with the turn flasher and should be hot all the time. I have no information on cavity D.

Remember to use the proper meter to test the pins and after you think you have found what you need to back track and find out what else is on that circuit. Don't want to overload something important!

Another alternative is to bring a wire from the underhood power distribution center through the firewall (find a grommet and poke thru). There is at least one hot lead available in the PDC but it is not fused. Similar warning.

Third opportunity is to tap the cigar lighter fuse 14 (switched) or power outlet fuse 21 at the dash center. Easy to get to. Works fine for the CB radio.

This project is a great one to justify buying a shop manual. See section 8W-12.

BTW what are you connecting?

Enjoy

Howard

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Howard

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