Auxillary Plugs Usage

[markh53]

Time for a *really dumb* question.

I used the 12 Vdc power plug on the dash to power my ham radio... until I sacrificed that for installation of the Mopar in-dash trailer brake controller -- thinking that I could use one of the in-cabin aux switches for the ham radio.

But where can I find the wiring from the aux switches? Side note: I have rheumatoid arthritis pretty bad, and "under-dash diving" just isn't a possibility for me any more -- the last decade has rendered me physically inflexible (despite multiple replacement joints). Any hints, good photos, etc very much appreciated!

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[NC_Overland]

Mine are for front and rear lights. I still have two available. If I ever hook them up, one will be OBA and the other to power my winch on and off without opening the hood. I’ve only used 2-4 under the hood. I haven’t thought the aux wires by the center console.

 

[NC_Overland]

Time for a *really dumb* question.

I used the 12 Vdc power plug on the dash to power my ham radio... until I sacrificed that for installation of the Mopar in-dash trailer brake controller -- thinking that I could use one of the in-cabin aux switches for the ham radio.

But where can I find the wiring from the aux switches? Side note: I have rheumatoid arthritis pretty bad, and "under-dash diving" just isn't a possibility for me any more -- the last decade has rendered me physically inflexible (despite multiple replacement joints). Any hints, good photos, etc very much appreciated!

My owners manual on my 2020 showed where both sets of aux wires are. The interior ones are accessible from the center console, but I can’t remember exactly where. The manual shows it.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Time for a *really dumb* question.

I used the 12 Vdc power plug on the dash to power my ham radio... until I sacrificed that for installation of the Mopar in-dash trailer brake controller -- thinking that I could use one of the in-cabin aux switches for the ham radio.

But where can I find the wiring from the aux switches? Side note: I have rheumatoid arthritis pretty bad, and "under-dash diving" just isn't a possibility for me any more -- the last decade has rendered me physically inflexible (despite multiple replacement joints). Any hints, good photos, etc very much appreciated!

I never did find them on my 2022, on my 2025, they were taped to another cable/bundle of wires on the passenger side - best way to explain it is if my wife stretched her legs out forward and moved her left foot to the left against the center stack area but still out in front of her, she'd have probably tickled them with her toes. Some say on the right side kick panel, but I never found them there.

 

[vicsvx]

Time for a *really dumb* question.

I used the 12 Vdc power plug on the dash to power my ham radio... until I sacrificed that for installation of the Mopar in-dash trailer brake controller -- thinking that I could use one of the in-cabin aux switches for the ham radio.

But where can I find the wiring from the aux switches? Side note: I have rheumatoid arthritis pretty bad, and "under-dash diving" just isn't a possibility for me any more -- the last decade has rendered me physically inflexible (despite multiple replacement joints). Any hints, good photos, etc very much appreciated!

My 21, the aux wires in the cab were tapped up under the passenger dash with black fabric tape.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I never did find them on my 2022, on my 2025, they were taped to another cable/bundle of wires on the passenger side - best way to explain it is if my wife stretched her legs out forward and moved her left foot to the left against the center stack area but still out in front of her, she'd have probably tickled them with her toes. Some say on the right side kick panel, but I never found them there.

Now that’s how you give a guy some visuals!!!!


For finding the wires of course.

 

[Jaxmax]

Who did the trailer controller connection, the power for the power outlet is still there easy to add a short extension or even a connector end on cord for your radio.....Jack

 

[Thunderspud]

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