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Old Jan 6, 2021 | 02:35 PM
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I’d like to add an additional 12v cigarette lighter port near/under my dash on my 2004. I am wondering if there is a simply source under the dash, left or right side to connect my hot wire to. (Keyed source)
I realize the fuse box is under the drivers side knee pad, but don’t know how accessible the back of it is once I try to wiggle it out of there.
Any suggestions. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 6, 2021 | 03:09 PM
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You can use an add a fuse, and add it to the same to the same circuit it is far easier

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Old Jan 6, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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Geez, thanks Richard.
I guess I’ve been living under a rock, never knew such a thing existed. 🙄
Thanks a lot.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2021 | 04:37 PM
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@Pete C Only found out about them when I was looking at installing a oil pressure gauge - last year.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 02:05 PM
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I connected my additional outlet to the cigarette lighter circuit (C0587-7 [green white]) with a splice connector. The wire is accessible if you loosen the fuse panel and wiggle it a bit.





 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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This gray wire is connected to a spade in the fuse box that's a key-on power source as well. I use it for oil pressure and water temp gauges.


 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ahab
This gray wire is connected to a spade in the fuse box that's a key-on power source as well. I use it for oil pressure and water temp gauges.

I am wondering which connector is that. I can't find it in the electrical library.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 03:20 PM
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I'm assuming it's for an accessory my truck doesn't have so most likely not every truck will have this open.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Wiring for available options can be found in the schematics/library. I assume this is an undocumented connector, probably something manufacturing related.
 
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