“Always” hot (switched) USB port

sfexeter

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Recently purchased my first Jeep. 02 Sport and wasn’t satisfied with the single cigarette lighter for a power source. I’ve always wanted the ability to charge devices without a key in the ignition. Additionally, a PO had a small hole in the console that was a bit of an eyesore. I decided to to add a USB port and use that hole to put an inline switch so it could be turned off if it’s left for long periods to avoid potentially draining the battery. I tapped into the fuse behind the glovebox that’s dedicated for the subwoofer and always hot. The rest was pretty simple once I figured out how to loosen the console. So far very happy with this simple mod.

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I run the same one in my jeep and truck. The jeep sits longer the truck without use so I also put it on a switch. Very happy with it especially since its a fast charge port.