However, this fuse box (Chrysler calls it a TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) had quite a few circuits that would have been perfect to tap. They want you to pull the center cluster, and tap the wire feeding the accessory outlet (which I did). According to Chrysler, the only acceptable place to get power is from the accessory outlet in the cab. For instance, I just installed a plow on a 20 pickup. What I try to tap is an accessory that has a fuse in the fuse box, but does not exist on the vehicle (when possible). I say that because you are adding a circuit to the power supply TO the circuit, not adding load to the accessory it is feeding. What circuit should you tap for power? Well the bad news is most vehicles do not come with spare circuits anymore, BUT that makes no difference. You can see by design, IF power came in on the other blade, it would be impossible to use, because the Add-A-Circuit would not fit.
This defeats the whole purpose of using it! Installed wrong your accessory will have no power.Ībove is a 2011 Toyota Tacoma fuse box. Sounds stupid, but if you are not thinking, or you are ignorant, it WILL work no matter how you plug it in (for the original circuit you are tapping), but one way you will have NO PROTECTION at all for the original circuit. THE most important thing when installing one of these Add-A-Circuit Fuse Taps is to make SURE you have it installed properly. The store has no idea if this happened or not, and there are too many dishonest customers out there these days, unfortunately.
The main reason for this rule is that you can fry an electronic device if you wire it incorrectly. In many cases it is too late, because many places do not allow returns on electrical items (my shop included). It is only after that they realize it is not a controller problem. Far too many think they have a problem with their controller, and buy a new one, because the controller keeps shutting off randomly. When they lose contact, your plow controller will shut off. There is nothing worse than using a CHEAP little brass fuse tap on one blade of the fuse, because they often lose contact.
#ADD A FUSE PROFESSIONAL#
If you find or suspect that one or more of your fuses is blown or may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected and diagnosed by a professional technician, to determine if the fuse should be replaced, and if another problem may be present.The "ADD-A-Circuit" fuse tap has become very popular, and rightfully so. While most fuses should last a long time as long as the vehicle’s electrical system is operating correctly, over time electrical systems and components can develop issues that cause fuses to blow. A blown fuse should also be investigated to determine what caused the fuse to blow in the first place. A blown fuse will have to be replaced with a new one in order to restore function to the circuit. If the fuse is bad, upon retrieval and inspection the wire inside of the fuse will broken, burnt, or otherwise disconnected.
Fuse is blownĪnother, more direct symptom of a bad fuse is a blown fuse.
#ADD A FUSE WINDOWS#
If you notice that any of the vehicle’s functions or accessories, such as the radio, wipers, power windows or locks, etc, suddenly cease to function it may be related to a fuse.
If those circuits do become overloaded, for any reason, the fuse will blow and cut off power to the circuit in order to protect it from the possibility of damage. Fuses are installed in line of specific circuits in order to protect those circuits from potentially overloading. One of the first symptoms of an issue with a fuse is loss of power to one or more of the vehicle’s functions or accessories.
#ADD A FUSE DRIVER#
Usually a bad or blown fuse will produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver of a potential issue. When fuses blow or have any issues they can cause problems with functions and accessories of the vehicle. The fuse will blow in order to protect the circuit, wiring, and components from possible damage due to excessive current. They come in many shapes, sizes, and designs, however, most automotive fuses use a strip of wire that will melt or break if the amount of current that is passing through it exceeds the amperage rating of the fuse. Fuses are simple electrical devices that are designed to stop electronic circuits from being overloaded.
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