Knee Bolster Switches?

fratichelli · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:40 pm

I just bought a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited. It seems to have everything in it. It is actually nicer than the Mercedes I traded in for it.

There are two switches on the driver's side knee bolster. I don't see anything in the owner's manual on them, I assume that they are aftermarket, but the installation is done so well they look stock(at least a lot better than what I have done in the past). I was wondering if anyone knew what these would be?

Also, my cigar lighter doesn't charge my phone. I know, the manual says that I shouldn't use it for that. But, I see no reason why I would use the cigar lighter. Is there any way of bypassing the electronic component that will be damaged if I use it for that purpose?

gtommec · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:50 pm

There are no switches in the knee bolster from the factory so your must be aftermarket. Unless you are talking about the Roof light bar switch which is the only factory switch that the US models got that isn't on a stalk (but it really isn't on the bolster either). :

see left switch here:

as for the cigar lighter, why not just charge your cell phone with the Aux power point next to the cigar lighter? It stays hot all of the time where as the cigar lighter is only hot when the key is on.

fratichelli · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:39 pm

My bad, they aren't on the bolster, they are on that panel you showed.

gtommec · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:50 pm

fratichelli wrote:

My bad, they aren't on the bolster, they are on that panel you showed.

They are aftermarket, but I agree they are nicely done!

fratichelli · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:19 pm

I know, right? I got this jeep because I work in road construction and driving on the jobsite was giving it a beating. Plus I have a cabin in the woods with a driveway so steep it has two switchbacks. I got tired of parking at the top of the hill and walking down.

I am hoping one of these is the ejection seat.

infernicus · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:41 am

First, welcome to the board! Check out the "Northeast" section as well.

If that's up to par, I must be a professional, lol.

I put these in for my lights.

They are definitely aftermarket.

That panel comes off very easy, just pull on it, see if those switches are wired to anything.
Also the actual knee bolster folds out easy as well. Just grab it from the gap under the steering wheel.
Might be easier to trace the wires.

Good luck!

ewp418 · **Joined:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:23 pm **Posts:** 1

It looks a lot like heated seat switches.

NewOldTimer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:01 pm

gtommec wrote:

fratichelli wrote:

My bad, they aren't on the bolster, they are on that panel you showed.

They are aftermarket, but I agree they are nicely done!

Here is my installation.

Used different switches, and they're for my auxillary lights.

Here's what's behind the knee bolster.....

Did all the work myself.

Kasmir Jones · **Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:40 pm

Show off!!!! It looks great! When you building mine?

NewOldTimer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:28 am

Kasmir Jones wrote:

Show off!!!! It looks great! When you building mine?

The next time I'm in New Jersey, I'll give you a ring...... :seuss:

Kasmir Jones · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:01 am

I won't hold my breath....lol but if you are ever in the the area, you have an open invite.

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