Need Help with Power Inside Jeep

If I run directly to the battery do I have to take the dash off or can I feed the wire through somewhere without doing this? Possibly behind the glove box?

Drivers side has a firewall plug. Super easy to do. And no you don't have to remove the dash for it.

Is that the one right by the clutch pedal? I'm thinking of doing the fuse tap method...

If you remove the glove box and reach in all the way to the right (passenger side) you can push out the side cover. Look in the opening towards the firewall you will see a hole approximately 1/2" if I remember right. Take a coat hanger and poke thru the foam. This will get you to the battery.

jkristie44 said:

Drivers side has a firewall plug. Super easy to do. And no you don't have to remove the dash for it.

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Where is this mystery plug located?

Haven't had a CB in 20+ years but cool thread.

I have the same issue with my 13 JKU.

1) Where are people running the power wire thru the firewall?
2) What wiring are they attaching to the power wire "harness" because the one that came with my cb is way too short. I went to Radio Shack after reading on here somewhere that 12 gauge should be ok, but the guy told me I should make sure to match the harness or it could create issues??

Thanks for any and all answers. I hate doing a job more than once, especially if it was because I didn't do it right the first time!

Also, I'm new to the forum world, so hope this wasn't too long.

Matt13 said:

I have the same issue with my 13 JKU.

1) Where are people running the power wire thru the firewall?
2) What wiring are they attaching to the power wire "harness" because the one that came with my cb is way too short. I went to Radio Shack after reading on here somewhere that 12 gauge should be ok, but the guy told me I should make sure to match the harness or it could create issues??

Thanks for any and all answers. I hate doing a job more than once, especially if it was because I didn't do it right the first time!

Also, I'm new to the forum world, so hope this wasn't too long.

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The 2013 JK is the easiest vehicle I've had in a long-time when it came to running wires through the firewall. Just put your head down by the driver's side floormat and look up to the far left of the firewall. You'll have to put the seat all the way back and do some yoga-esque contortions. There is a soft rubber-covered hole about 2 inches in diameter (at least there is in mine). It's VERY easy to push something through that hole from the inside. It can also be done from the outside but it's harder to get a normal-sized hand to it. As for the wire size, as long as the wire is the same size or larger than the wire in the existing harness (I usually opt for larger because of a longer run), you should have no problems.

jkristie44 said:

Sub Woofer Install 2011-2012 Jeep JK......Well Bazooka Tube Install, but same thing

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Nice write up! some might find it homophobic, but i LOL'ed at your humor.

note to self, don't drink 4-5 beers when removing and setting down the radio headunit

Thanks Moabite. I found the 2" firewall hole as well. Now to locate some 12 gauge wire. I'm going to try to mount above mirror using the windshield frame's center top "hoop" bracket.

jkristie44 said:

Here is a link to my write up. First part will help you get the dash off
Sub Woofer Install 2011-2012 Jeep JK......Well Bazooka Tube Install, but same thing

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:rofl::rofl::rofl: He called it the **** HOLE!!!