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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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Fuse box replacement/ update

I have been looking into updating the fuse box behind the light switch. Everything I have found in searches has been a full wiring harness update/ swap or OEM replacement. I am looking for something in the middle right now- adding circuits in an updated fuse box without a full wire replacement. Anyone have pics or links of their updated fuse boxes (again, not a full harness swap) and an updated light switch?
 
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Originally Posted by 0zero0
I have been looking into updating the fuse box behind the light switch. Everything I have found in searches has been a full wiring harness update/ swap or OEM replacement. I am looking for something in the middle right now- adding circuits in an updated fuse box without a full wire replacement. Anyone have pics or links of their updated fuse boxes (again, not a full harness swap) and an updated light switch?
This is exactly what I did. Wired from a battery post to a 80A relay which is turned on by the accessory key position. Then you can run any new circuit or relocate any to a bladed style fuse. This unloaded the light switch and key switch both (no inline fuses either!).


 
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That big 'ol relay is a good idea!
 
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