So I am mechanically inclined, but when it comes to electrical, I am lost. I have no idea how to connect the power wires for my cb. I want to have it setup so it only has power when the key is turned to start or accessory. I don't want to have to worry about remembering to turn it off. How do I go about this? Are there any other resources that may be helpful? I have other future electrical plans I would like to do, but again, my knowledge of vehicle electrical systems is awful.

 

purchase a decent test light 20 dollars or so not the 2.99 bin hook then clamp end to the door light switch turn key on probe the fuse box holes untill you find one with power then turn key off check for no power if there is no power connect pos wire with in line fuse there connect the ground wire to a metal oart of the dash

 

this fuse box is from a 94 but should be close the two spot in red should be the best places to connect to the will say acc and ign

 

This is the fuse box that is located behind the passenger kick panel, correct?

 

try by driver ritgh foot

 

this is your fuse box try testing number that have no fuse in them there for current with key on dont no where this is but sounds like you do

 

if you pm me i have a pdf of the box and fuse labels i can send you via email

 

I connected my CB radio myslef in my 98 XJ...to sum it up...its fairly simple. Theres only two wires on a CB, which is a red for your power, and black for ground. Yes, you can use a test light to check which fuse gives out power, but I personally find it alot easier connecting the power wire from your CB directly to your cd player/radio power wire. Thus giving you excatly what you want, which its going to turn on and off (CB) whenevr you start/turn off the Jeep. Find a good source for your ground, and you should be ready to go. Now, as far as mounting the antenna, make sure you mount in on the opposite site of the Jeeps factory antenna, otherwise you will pick up alot of interference