12 volt power source from un-used dash connectors?

[WBraico]

Carling Contura II Series....the actuators are Western Star Truck but made by Carling...

Here is a little reading to get you started..https://www.carlingtech.com/sites/default/files/documents/V-Series-II-III_datasheet.pdf

They will snap in but are a whisker loose and can tip a little. That's why you see the Carling spacers in the unused holes. The center spacer had to be trimmed on the bandsaw a bit for a perfect fit...

Thank you MWilson, I will check that link out.

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

I too use an auxiliary fuse block in the passenger side dash access panel.

When I added a back up camera and heated driver's seat to my 04, I found a factory panel and mounted Carling switches. I'll eventually add a passenger heated seat as well, with one more open switch remaining.

 

[BarryG]

here is the place that I got my carling switches and other parts from
https://rockerswitchpros.com/accessories/

They will also do custom lettering if you like on the actuator

While my truck is a 17 and the placement wont work for your 3rd gen but it can give you an idea of what you could do with that cubby hole in your dash
https://www.turbodieselregister.com...-center-console.258941/?p=2513619#post2513619