CB power supply for JK
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CB power supply for JK
looking for the easiest way to run power thru the firewall to battery or power supply under dash. I have spent the last 45 mins with no luck on either of these
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Re: CB power supply for JK
Do you want constant power or switched?
For your 2008 JK...
12V constant at the ignition switch is lt blue with a red stripe, caution here it's only rated for 10 amps (should handle your CB). If you can find a grommet to get through the firewall, direct to the positive side of the battery would be best.
Switched ignition (at the ignition switch) is pink.
I run one of these, both in my Scrambler and in my truck. Makes wiring up accessories a breeze.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-70107/
For your 2008 JK...
12V constant at the ignition switch is lt blue with a red stripe, caution here it's only rated for 10 amps (should handle your CB). If you can find a grommet to get through the firewall, direct to the positive side of the battery would be best.
Switched ignition (at the ignition switch) is pink.
I run one of these, both in my Scrambler and in my truck. Makes wiring up accessories a breeze.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-70107/
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Re: CB power supply for JK
I ran it to the extra 12V lighter and it works now...not sure why I didn't try it before
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Re: CB power supply for JK
I run a plug to the lighter so I can swap the CB easy between rigs.
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Re: CB power supply for JK
yeah I have it wired to the 12 v plug so I just need to find plug that I can take out. The one I used blew the fuse lol
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Re: CB power supply for JK
In the JK, remove the side panel from the side of the dash (the part that the door closes against.) Inside you'll see a hole approximately 1.5 - 2" in diameter filled with styrofoam (note: my memory may inflate or decrease hole sizes.) This is a pass through for running cables. Just use a metal coat hanger or similar to punch through it to thread your cable and it'll pop out under the hood.
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