Fuse Box (PDC) Oddity

[JDmiggs]

Hello all. I purchased a certified 2021 Jeep Wrangler 2-door, my first Jeep, and upon looking things over in my garage I noticed that my engine bay fuse box had some plastic notched off, as if to accommodate cable access.

Upon taking off the cover and confirming the fuses present and sizing's, I noticed that the F02 "Starter" fuse (Pic A) did not have the 40A installed as the box cover referenced (Pic B). Instead, it had 2 wires coming out of that location (Pic C). I went online and found a video of someone working on the same year/model and took a screenshot (Pic D) of what their fuse box had. Which was a 40A fuse where I have these cables.

If anyone has any feedback as to the possible reasons behind this setup, please let me know.

Even though I'm not having any real issues, only the common ESS (Auto Stop/Start) not functioning/dash light issue, I appreciate any help with understanding why these wires have replaced the 40A fuse. Thanks.

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[fourseasons1621]

Looks like the started circuit is being controlled by something else like a kill switch. Is there anything under your dash on either the driver or pass side like a Lease monitor or possibly someone had a DWI blow and go device installed. Just a thought.

 

[Petey]

see where the other end of these wires lead ..this will tell u what it might be

 

[Al G]

Since it is certified take it back to the dealer and ask them to explain or correct it.

 

[gm920]

Just pull the wires out and install the proper fuse.

 

[JDmiggs]

Took some time, but traced the cables and turns out that the other ends of those cables were spliced to each other under the steering wheel. I pulled them back out of the firewall plug and put back a spare 40A fuse where it belongs. Unclear what this cabling was supposed to have accomplished.

All seems good and for now. Thank you all for the feedback.

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