Fulltime power circuits

One of the first things I noticed when installing electrical items (GPS, rechargeable flashlight) was that all the power points and the cigarette lighter were 'key on' only. I'd really like to have full time power for things that need charging. I looked at the schematics to see if there was a way to convert the power points to full time power, but it didn't look like it. Nothing I needed to get to was easily accessible...if accessible at all. I decided to create my own full time power circuits independent of the factory wiring.



I needed to run two circuits. One to a rechargeable flashlight in the rear storage compartment...



...and another to the center console to some power points. I used some 2-conductor 16-gauge cable for the circuits. It wasn't difficult other than removing some trim. I also mounted a charger for my fire department portable radio.



I found a spare powered connection in the underhood fuse block to power an accessory fuse block. I ziptied the accessory fuse block in place. Everything fit under the factory lid. The circuits I added are easily accessed.



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