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Mar 6, 2016 | 07:50 PM

kruzer

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add a circuit

I'd like to use a couple of these but after reading some reviews they don't fit. I found this one on Amazon but one reviewer said it didn't fit in his '14. Is it ok to do what he did? It's the first review.

Amazon.com: Lumision FAST Shipping* ADD CIRCUIT BLADE STYLE APS ATT LOW PROFILE LP MINI FUSETAP FUSE TAP + 5AMP FUSE: Car Electronics

Mar 7, 2016 | 06:48 AM

awq134

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I have an add a fuse in my truck to run my CB radio. You will have to either leave off or cut/modify your fuse panel cover. I just made a small relief cut in mine so it would clear the add a fuse. I haven't had a single issue with mine at all.

I got mine at either auto zone or advance auto parts.

Bussmann ATM Fuse Tap - 10 Amps BP/HHH-RP: Advance Auto Parts
looks like advance auto parts has the same thing for the same price and no waiting on shipping

Hope this helps,

Q.

I didn't realize your truck takes different types of fuses, but after reading this guys review I now know that it does. With that said, i'm not sure if this is safe or not. sorry for the mixup.

Last edited by awq134; Mar 7, 2016 at 06:52 AM. Reason: missed something

Mar 7, 2016 | 09:50 AM

Izzy351

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Why not just run a fused line to the battery? I just put in two -- a 4 AWG 100A run and an 8 AWG 50A run. Went through the two grommets in the firewall (one on the driver side, one on the passenger side).

Mar 14, 2016 | 08:33 PM

newfordy

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I've been looking for something like this so I can tap an "ignition" on signal to power up a power stud/relay. That way when the key goes off the power to accessories goes off.

Jun 24, 2017 | 08:52 PM