@donslife, thank you for this and other videos. So informative. I just switched from a 2020 HD to a 2024 and this time I want to add the light bar. Thank you again!!

Thank you for all your tutorials! I love DIY modifications and like you said, it’s getting harder and harder as time goes on to modify these newer vehicles. Good work!

@Donslife

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!

I have so much fun watching and learning from you!! Just purchased the light bar!

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@denisemcnamee

10 ай бұрын

But I’m spending WAY TOO MUCH MONEY!!! 😂😂😂

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

@@denisemcnamee i will need to make a video about exercising self control

Thanks for the info bud!

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Middle of doing a 2024 Denali 1500 auxbeam with lighting and could not find a fuse to tap into to save my life thanks for this video !

Designing a circuit, and was having serious trouble figuring out if I can use a Micro2 fuse in a Micro3 holder. Thank you for the information.

@Donslife

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Explained very well - diagrams major plus.

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

Sometimes I make myself diagrams before I install stuff. It can be very helpful

Big thanks good to know big 👍👍👍👍

Ran into this issue today when installing my dash cam in my 2024 Silverado 2500HD. It seems like there are fewer and fewer IGN/switched sources when compared to the GMT900 body trucks and SUV's. I had to abandon the installation for today and order the micro3 tap to go into F26 (USB). Thanks for the tip on shaving it down.

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

Super happy to help. I think I prefer micro3 tap circuits now

Thanks Don for sharing this.... I have a 2024 GMC 2500HD Sierra Denali Ultimate. As you know, some things are not so ultimate in these newer trucks. My case is the lack of a simple 12v cigarette type socket. Your video is the closest direction I could find to get this accomplished. I need a simple 3amp fused connection for my Zumo XT GPS. It does have an internal inline trip type fuse/breaker but, I would still like a seperate inline fused connection such as coming off the fuse panel. I want a constant hot connection instead of switched power. I'm thinking of installing a a simple SAE connector or similar under my dash to plug into instead of a bulky 12v socket. Now, I'm trying to find out if there is an empty unused accessory spot within my fuse panel. If not, do you have any suggestions to throw at me for a fuse-tap to SAE connector or similar? Thanks again for sharin! Good Job!! 👍

Hej. What about if I have power in both side of fuse? Mini adapter. I want to use for my active subwoofer and take signal from lighter socket accessories.

how about the opposite? in your video, micro3 insert with micro2 but what about micro2 with micro3? is that good?

What's the best fuse to tap into to add a sound system

After watching fast and the furious 1 I knew I had to install a underglow kit asap and I did but I wired it straight to the battery and it eventually fried the whole thing and killed my battery every week before it totally cooked itself. I’m going to try it again with the tap and everyone is going to think it’s Paul walker driving around back from the dead to film the fast and furious 19

@Donslife

Ай бұрын

I support this plan!

Hello.. thank you for this video and i would like to ask pleas which cable i use for my dash cam on F26 fuse (ACC) or (battery) because i have 2 wires come with it and i will love to activate the parking mode.. can u please help me to find which one to go to which fuse number? 🙏

@Donslife

9 ай бұрын

This is not an easy question to answer. Unless you have the exact same fuse panel as me, you might have to get out a test light or voltage tester and try to determine which fuses are HOT or LIVE when the ignition is off. If you find one, this is a good candidate for your power wire (or you can run it to the battery + directly). F26 for me is a switched circuit that is only on with the ignition, so this is a good choice for my (ACC) connection.

@toddj15

3 ай бұрын

​@@Donslife does your "not used" slot have a contact? My refreshed Sierra's empty slot is empty, and there is no metal contact for those in the right block. The left fuse block has the contact point for those empties, but all are hot, and no ACC.

How do you know when the fuse is monitored my the BCM ?

@Donslife

8 ай бұрын

You don’t until you test it for any error messages. A GM tech could probably figure out which are and aren’t, but that wasn’t my situation

I’m installing a dash cam in my 2023 Silverado and will be using the micro 3 fuse tap. On the passenger fuse box the only fuse that’s not constant is F26. That fuse is a 10 amp. My dash cam came with a 15 amp fuse. Would it be safe to have a 15 amp added to the existing 10 amp fuse? Please advise asap 🙏

@Donslife

23 күн бұрын

I’d try it with the 10 for now. Have a spare 10 just in case.

@1349Marine

23 күн бұрын

@@DonslifeI went ahead with the 10 and it’s working out just fine so far. Thank you 🙏

@Donslife

23 күн бұрын

@@1349Marine sorry for the delay. Replying to questions is something I like to do, but they pile up fast! I figured the 10 would be okay. Both devices on the circuit would have to draw peak current at the same time for it to exceed (maybe) the 10amp limit.

how did you wire accesories to your battery?

@Donslife

Ай бұрын

Most of my mods are connected to a switch made by Auxbeam.

How did you shave off the plastic on the tap? Just a file?

@Donslife

9 ай бұрын

I have a bench grinder but a file would work too

How did you go through the firewall? Did you have to poke/cut a hole?

@Donslife

8 ай бұрын

There is usually a grommet or two provided by the manufacturer for passing wires through the firewall. On these trucks they look like a 3” diameter rubber cone that you need to cut the tip off of, or slice it. I depends on how thick the wire is. If you watch some of my videos for my upfitter switches or Auxbeam switch, I show the spots.

@progestar

8 ай бұрын

@@Donslife Thanks! I have a 2023 Canyon and I don't think it has any of those extra grommets. I'm considering poking a hole through the passenger grommet that all the factory wiring goes through. Have you ever done that? Recommend or not? BTW I got the Freedom Blade based on your review; can't wait to get it fully installed!

@Donslife

8 ай бұрын

@@progestar I have done what you are considering. Maybe have a look at this forum first. www.coloradofans.com/threads/where-are-the-grommets-holes-to-firewall.146540/

So why can't a manufacturer make a right and left directional fuse tap?

What fuse did you use for the auxbeam panel ?

@Donslife

3 ай бұрын

Cooled seats

@AngelOrtiz-ml5nv

3 ай бұрын

@@Donslife I have a 2023 GMC Sierra and I don't have that option, I saw the video where you placed the auxbeam panel and I left it identical because I liked how you installed it, I just don't know where to connect the acc

@AngelOrtiz-ml5nv

3 ай бұрын

@@Donslife there is another option?

@Donslife

3 ай бұрын

You could try heated seats or USB?

Stay firsty my friends

@Donslife

10 ай бұрын

Always on top!

Unfortunately, on motorcycles, most fuse boxes/covers are so small you can't always get the cover back on. Other than that, taps are great.

@Donslife

5 ай бұрын

True