Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Description and Operation
Power Outlet
DESCRIPTION - FRONT POWER OUTLET
An accessory power outlet is standard equipment on this model. The power outlet is installed in the instrument panel center lower bezel, which is located
near the bottom of the instrument panel center stack area, below the heater and air conditioner controls. The power outlet base is secured by a snap fit
within the center lower bezel. A hinged door with an over-center spring flips closed to conceal and protect the power outlet base when the power outlet is
not being used, and flips open below the center lower bezel while the power outlet is in use.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the power outlet door are each available for service replacement.
OPERATION - FRONT POWER OUTLET
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is connected to ground, and an insulated contact in the bottom of the shell is connected to battery current. The
power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse in the junction block at all times.
While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar lighter base unit, it does not include the two small spring-clip retainers inside the bottom of the
receptacle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter heating element to the insulated contact.
DESCRIPTION - REAR POWER OUTLET
A rear accessory power outlet is optional equipment on this model. The rear power outlet is installed in the lower right quarter trim panel near the right
liftgate opening pillar in the cargo area of the vehicle. The power outlet base and mount are secured by a snap fit within the quarter trim panel. A plastic
protective cap snaps into the power outlet base when the power outlet is not being used, and hangs from the power outlet base mount by an integral bail
strap while the power outlet is in use. While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar lighter base unit, it does not include the two small spring-clip
retainers inside the bottom of the receptacle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter heating element to the insulated contact.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the accessory power outlet protective cap are available for service. The power outlet receptacle cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION - REAR POWER OUTLET
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is connected to ground, and an insulated contact in the bottom of the shell is connected to battery current. The
power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) through a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) at all times. Refer to
Horn/Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet in Wiring Diagrams for the location of complete rear power outlet circuit diagrams.
