Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Description and Operation
Power Outlet-AC
Description
DESCRIPTION
The 115 Volt AC outlet (3) is mounted in the rear of the center floor console (2). The vehicle is able to supply 115 Volt AC power through the use of a
inverter module. The inverter module is located under the right rear seat cushion. The inverter converts the 12 Volt DC from the vehicle battery system
to a 115 Volt AC output.
The inverter module provides A/C power for user accessories when the 115 Volt AC outlet switch (4) in the instrument panel center stack is in the "ON"
position. The outlet switch is part of the instrument panel upper switch pod assembly and is not available for service as an individual part. If the switch is
damaged or inoperative the complete upper switch pod assembly must be replaced, See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Integrated Accessory
Switch Assembly/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel Switch Pod - Removal for the appropriate procedure.
Operation
OPERATION
The 115 volt AC power outlet switch receives 12 volts from the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and passes it as an enable signal to the
inverter module. The inverter module also receives 12 volts via the TIPM and inverts this to a 115 volt AC output. The enable signal received from the
power outlet switch enables the inverter to convert the received voltage and pass it to the power outlet to power external devices.
