I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
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There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
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Whatever fuse you decide to use there may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know which ones are and those that have power all the time. I think that the Interior light fuse might be powered all the time as the light works without the ignition key being operated.
Also don’t forget to get a suitably rated switch for the light i.e. that the switch contacts can handle the current when the light is on and not burn out. Simple method is use Ohm’s Law power formula P=E x I so if you know the voltage (E) and the Power (W- Wattage) you can work out how much current it uses therefore I (Amps - current) = P/E e.g. 50W light @12V = 4.16A so get a switch rated at 12V 5A
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
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Also don’t forget to get a suitably rated switch for the light i.e. that the switch contacts can handle the current when the light is on and not burn out. Simple method is use Ohm’s Law power formula P=E x I so if you know the voltage (E) and the Power (W- Wattage) you can work out how much current it uses therefore I (current) = P/E e.g. 50W light @12V = 4.16A so get a switch rated at 12V 5A
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Also don’t forget to get a suitably rated switch for the light i.e. that the switch contacts can handle the current when the light is on and not burn out. Simple method is use Ohm’s Law power formula P=E x I so if you know the voltage (E) and the Power (W- Wattage) you can work out how much current it uses therefore I (Amps - current) = P/E e.g. 50W light @12V = 4.16A so get a switch rated at 12V 5A
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
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Also don’t forget to get a suitably rated switch for the light i.e. that the switch contacts can handle the current when the light is on and not burn out. Simple method is use Ohm’s Law power formula P=E x I so if you know the voltage (E) and the Power (W- Wattage) you can work out how much current it uses therefore I (current) = P/E e.g. 50W light @12V = 4.16A so get a switch rated at 12V 5A
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket. You can then connect to the socket wiring rather than the fuse.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket. If they are for power sockets then you can prove which fuse is for which socket by removing the fuse and checking if there is still power there or not when plugging something into the socket
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, even from within the cabin at the power socket.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, at the power socket.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown a Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, even from within the cabin at the power socket.
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In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown as Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, even from within the cabin at the power socket.
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There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
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There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, in case you need the light to work without the key being operated, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.
Hi @papabear_of5 ,
I don’t know the vehicle but looking at the [https://ownermanual.co/manual/2002-ford-explorer-owners-guide/|owner manual] on the ''Interactive pdf manual (p.234/of 336 - pdf numbering)'' it shows the engine bay power box.
In there are two fuses #7 & #9 shown a Power Point#2 and Power Point #1. I assume that these are used for power sockets in the cabin somewhere. You may be able to safely connect to one of these, even from within the cabin at the power socket.
There may be a problem if there is no power available without the ignition key turned to Acc, as they may be wired via the Accessories relay or fuse. I don’t know.