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A big "Thanks!" to everyone on this forum where I learned a ton before purchasing my first Jeep. Waited almost 30 years, but finally picked up a 2021 2dr. Willy's last week and having a blast!

So... my first question: Does anyone know what this cable may be for? (Found on the passenger side foot-well)


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Congratulations, Steve! It’s a tradition here to post photos of your new Jeep ?

As far as that cable or whatever it is, I have NO idea. My dumb ass would probably yank on it to see what happens…but I don’t recommend that ?
 

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Thank you Jeff! Greatly appreciate the warm welcome :)

I certainly want to keep with tradition, so here's a few before we hit some trails...


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Beautiful!
 

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What — You’ve had it a Whole Week and your not on 35’s with new wheels and a lift. Your Behind Schedule, c’mon, get with it , sheeesh. ? Congratulations , many happy adventures await ?
 

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A big "Thanks!" to everyone on this forum where I learned a ton before purchasing my first Jeep. Waited almost 30 years, but finally picked up a 2021 2dr. Willy's last week and having a blast!

So... my first question: Does anyone know what this cable may be for? (Found on the passenger side foot-well)


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Thank you!!

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Looks like a cable that is running from/to the firewall. Maybe the previous owner had some aux lighting or something else that they removed and left the wiring?
 

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Looks like a coax cable for a hand radio. I bet if you follow it it goes out near one of typical spots to mount an antenna. Front crowl by the hood or to the tailgate
 

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Agree that the mystery cable is an aftermarket install that was left literally hanging at the time of the sale.
 

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Thank you Jeff! Greatly appreciate the warm welcome :)

I certainly want to keep with tradition, so here's a few before we hit some trails...


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Nice!
 

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Another Happy Willys owner! I did the same thing last year and found a dream of a 2020 Willys 2 Door with darn near everything “I” wanted.

I hope You have as much fun with yours as I do mine!
 

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A big "Thanks!" to everyone on this forum where I learned a ton before purchasing my first Jeep. Waited almost 30 years, but finally picked up a 2021 2dr. Willy's last week and having a blast!

So... my first question: Does anyone know what this cable may be for? (Found on the passenger side foot-well)


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Thank you!!

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CONGRATULATIONS on your first Jeep and welcome to the Just Empty Every Pocket life ? ? Enjoy let's see a picture of that fine new ride!!!
 

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A big "Thanks!" to everyone on this forum where I learned a ton before purchasing my first Jeep. Waited almost 30 years, but finally picked up a 2021 2dr. Willy's last week and having a blast!

So... my first question: Does anyone know what this cable may be for? (Found on the passenger side foot-well)


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Thank you!!

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It's been mentioned that it's most likely an owner install of something. See if you can find it under the hood, that might solve the mystery. On my previous JK, I installed an alarm system, so that might be a possibility.
 
 







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