[Update SOLVED]: Fuse 36 tapped by... the factory? Spies? Jeep? Aliens?

[MFP2241]

Yeah this looks like the perfect grounding spot… eyelets on the plastic and self tapping screw through the dash support… F’nnn MINT

When I look at this wiring job, the term shit-show comes to mind.

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[Figmo]

OK so last picture solved the puzzle for me. Ghost antenna on the trail sight tells me he’s got a GMRS radio wired to a fuse tap at location 36.

 

[Ogre]

Have you solved the riddle yet OP??

 

[SevenFourteen]

OK so last picture solved the puzzle for me. Ghost antenna on the trail sight tells me he’s got a GMRS radio wired to a fuse tap at location 36.

Incorrect! The radio is connected to B2 in the glove box, which I connected to the Aux 5 wire at the power distribution box. Never touched either fuse box for that install.

 

[El Bronco Blanco]

 

[TheRealSasquatch]

That’s signs of congestive heart failure.
I don’t want to win anything, and I haven’t read to page 8 yet. My sister died from that when I was 10 years old. I’m doing pretty good for 50, but it’s creeping up on me myself. You’re not alone. (The dirt is work on vehicles)

Heart or lung issues can cause clubbing. CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
That doesn’t totally look the part. I think OP is going to live. Damn well better till we get a conclusion to this story.
My Bronco arrived to dealers today. Bring it home next Friday. Better not have weird wiring or I am going to freak after 1.5 years of waiting.

 

[MontanaMountainMan]

This thread is terrible. Subscribed.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

It must be a 2.3 and Ford just wanted the engine bay to look as messed up as the 2.7

 

[subg]

ChatGPT definately knows, but I refuse to register, so:

Super simple to trace it. Just pull the fuse/tap. Plug in an extension chord to the wall, and run the other end to the car. Put the tap into the extension chord and wait to see what starts smoking/melting in the car.

 

[flip]

I have the same thumb nail issue on both hands. Nail matrix or mantle is damaged due to psoriasis or eczema. According to my derm, the other nails usually have furrows but not all do. He said that steroid injections under the nail help some but usually isn't a cure and painful. Not sure if that's the OPs issue but it's truly amazing to see some of the fetishes people have.

 

[OMTBiker]

If the Bronco in their profile pick is their actual Bronco, it was bought a Ricart Ford just outside Columbus Ohio, the dealer owner owns a customizing show called Rabid Customs that performs modifications as requested. If they did the work, definitely one place to stay away from.

 

[DefNotBuddyLee]

That’s signs of congestive heart failure.
I don’t want to win anything, and I haven’t read to page 8 yet. My sister died from that when I was 10 years old. I’m doing pretty good for 50, but it’s creeping up on me myself. You’re not alone. (The dirt is work on vehicles)

Is this the part where OP discovers the reason but dies before telling us or just RR Martins us that the answer is coming and drags out?
Bonus points to OP if we can pivot to more of a novela style for the story.

 

[greatlakes]

OP trying to follow that horrible wiring:

 

[SevenFourteen]

I went to hardwire a dash cam (with the help of many of you good people here) and saw... that fuse 36 had already been tapped. I was not expecting that, because I sure didn't put anything there. I searched here, but didn't find any info on what this is or where it came from. Does anyone know what this is? Also... three ground wires?? MY22 4DR OBX SAS with Lux. And, yes, I am the only owner. Thanks!

UPDATE: Solved.

Ok, remember very early on, when I made the disclaimer that this could all very likely be the result of me having a true dumbass moment? Well, rejoice trolls; that prophecy has been fulfilled.

This is powering the Katzkin heated and cooled seats (the one thing not installed by Rabid btw).

Why did this not occur to me? Probably because I had these done as part of my original mods when I took delivery in December, I haven't used the heat in months, and I certainly haven't used the A/C yet at all. Worth the investment? Time will tell. But you know the saying, once you go cooled back...

How did I figure it out? I got home after Mrs. Thumbnails had gone to bed, forgot that she would let the house get to 80 degrees without my intervention, woke up in the middle of the night and was like, "goddammit it's hot. I'm turning on the A/C. Even my back is hot--D'OHMYGOD!"

Did some 4 a.m. Youtubing, went out the truck this morning, pulled the fuse, and sure enough. Definitely going to tidy up and heat shrink that nest, though.

I am sorry that I set this great community up for failure. Still, I had fun. Hope you did, too.

Welp, I guess that's a wrap. Until next time, sports fans!

Now, where to tap for ACC power for the dash cam....

 

[SmashFaceKiller]

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