Hello All:
My 2013 Dodge Journey has four 12v outlets. Two in the console that are battery powered (always on) and one under dash that is key powered (ACC) as well as one in the rear which is also key (ACC). I would like to switch the rear cargo outlet to be battery power (always on). When I called the dealer, a tech told me to switch a relay in the under hood fuse compartment. However, it is not obvious which relays power what, and none looked like they could be moved over as he suggested. Gaining access to the interior (under glove box) fuse compartment cost me $20 in labor at a local Auto Electric shop to be told nothing was switchable or moveable there either (I could not physically worm my way into the correct position without proper equipment) They said it would cost over $200.00 to run a separate wire from the battery to the rear outlet. When I called the dealer back for further clarification on the relay under the hood, I was told that no-one should have given me that information and I should just "bring it in"...Argh!
Isn't there a relatively easy way to switch this outlet that is also safe? I am running a small fan off the outlet for one of my dogs and would like it to run even when I am not in the car. I compete in Field Trials and leave the dogs in their crates in the shade with the windows open and fans running while I am competing. The front two dogs are all set on the battery outlet in the console
Any ideas?
Thanks!
