made126
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- Bay City, Michigan
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
First off I had previously removed all of my stock audio components.
Converter shot #1
Converter shot #2
These are the factory plugs that used to go to the audio system. I used these to wire my converter in so it is removable.
This is my on/off switch and fuse for the power inverter. It's right above the dual cubby pocket.
This is plug #1. It is in the center counsole by the factory 12 volt outlet in the front passenger foot area.
This picture is of plug #2. It is located in the center counsole rear drivers side for the back seat. Below it is another 12 volt outlet I added.
It's a Colman 2-plug power converter. I removed the rear cover from it to gain access to it's inner workings. I extended the wires for the power switch, outlets, and fuse. Its 2 outlets I then mounted into the center counsole itself. One for the front and one for the rear. I used the side plate from the converter for as a template to cut my holes out for the plugs. There is enough space under the radio behind the dual cubby pocket for the converter so that is where I mounted it. I then hard-wired it into the old radio plugs (all connections are soldered and taped - didn't have any shrink tubing at the time) for future movement if needed (3 years so far and no problems). On the face of the cubby pocket I installed the switch and fuse so I can turn it on/off when needed and to be able to change the fuse if need be. The switch is lighted to let me know when it's on because the power supply I taped into is constant. It makes a little noise because of it's fan but when my Merc is running I can't hear it so that hasn't been an issue. I used the velcro that came with the converter to hold it in place and so far it hasn't let go. The only problem I've had so far is because I didn't think ahead about where the rear plug is mounted. When I am driving (always me, no one else allowed to) the rear plug is blocked by the drivers seat. So is the 12 volt outlet I added under it. I might in the future move it to where the factory rear audio controls were because that space is now just a blank panel.
Converter shot #1
Converter shot #2
These are the factory plugs that used to go to the audio system. I used these to wire my converter in so it is removable.
This is my on/off switch and fuse for the power inverter. It's right above the dual cubby pocket.
This is plug #1. It is in the center counsole by the factory 12 volt outlet in the front passenger foot area.
This picture is of plug #2. It is located in the center counsole rear drivers side for the back seat. Below it is another 12 volt outlet I added.
It's a Colman 2-plug power converter. I removed the rear cover from it to gain access to it's inner workings. I extended the wires for the power switch, outlets, and fuse. Its 2 outlets I then mounted into the center counsole itself. One for the front and one for the rear. I used the side plate from the converter for as a template to cut my holes out for the plugs. There is enough space under the radio behind the dual cubby pocket for the converter so that is where I mounted it. I then hard-wired it into the old radio plugs (all connections are soldered and taped - didn't have any shrink tubing at the time) for future movement if needed (3 years so far and no problems). On the face of the cubby pocket I installed the switch and fuse so I can turn it on/off when needed and to be able to change the fuse if need be. The switch is lighted to let me know when it's on because the power supply I taped into is constant. It makes a little noise because of it's fan but when my Merc is running I can't hear it so that hasn't been an issue. I used the velcro that came with the converter to hold it in place and so far it hasn't let go. The only problem I've had so far is because I didn't think ahead about where the rear plug is mounted. When I am driving (always me, no one else allowed to) the rear plug is blocked by the drivers seat. So is the 12 volt outlet I added under it. I might in the future move it to where the factory rear audio controls were because that space is now just a blank panel.
