I’m so thankful that people post these kids of vids 😭🙏🏾

Excellent video.tku for all of the explanation.well worth it.

Watched a hundred videos and finally found one that answered my questions. Thank you extremely helpful

Your explanation at minute 7:25 about which fuse in the Fuse Tap controls which wire is backwards. The first fuse you installed in the Tap controls the new accessory, or light bar in this case, NOT “to govern the fuse you took out”. The 2nd fuse you put in the Fuse Tap controls your existing truck wiring, NOT the new light bar. That is how a Fuse Tap is constructed internally, and a simple ohm meter test of the Tap with fuses installed will verify what I just said. Plus, there is a polarity to automotive fuse sockets that wasn’t covered. If someone were to install a Fuse Tap backwards to that polarity, you run the risk of having electrical flow go thru both fuses at the same time which completely undermines the safety aspect of why a Fuse Tap uses 2 fuses to in the first place. And it is possible for one fuse in the Tap to short out and both devices will stop working. Ugh.

@hondaslave-kd6hi

Жыл бұрын

I just said the same thing.

@tomcoon6930

Жыл бұрын

Quick question if i know which way the org fuse came out of the fuse box cant i just put the two fuses in the fuse tap the same direction and then plug it into the box?

@chuck5386

Жыл бұрын

@@tomcoon6930 Not sure what you are asking, but the fuses themselves do not have polarity. It does not matter which fuse side goes in the fuse socket, or the fuse tap. It is the fuse box sockets in the vehicle that the fuses (and/or fuse tap) push into that have the polarity, which needs to be verified with a volt meter before plugging in the fuse tape. One side is hot. The other side is not. That is why it matters which way the fuse tap is installed but not the fuses themselves. Fuse taps are designed so that power flows from the front side of the tap toward the rear (i.e.: toward the add-on accessory wire). The front side of the fuse tap should go into the powered side of the fuse box, not the reverse. Ironically a tap will work either way. It’s just that if the tap is incorrectly reversed, the power will flow thru the factory fuse before going to the accessory fuse in the tap. Thus, the factory side (radio, windows, whatever) fuse has current for those items going thru it as well as the electrical current for the accessory add-ons, which is the light bar in this video. So, if the factory side fuse blows, the light bar will not work either even though its fuse in the fuse tap is still good. Hope this helps

@Easystreet208

Жыл бұрын

I thought that my self. Do you know what side of the Fuse tap is the positive that you should match to the fuse box positive side?

@jasonnukaya2713

Жыл бұрын

​@Torch The side furthest from the wire should go in the positive. So if you lay the fuse tap on the ground with the extra circuit wire facing left, it the post on the right should go in the positive.

Thank you so much for thoroughly explaining each step. I finally understand now. This was the only video I’ve found that actually shows it step by step.

Jesus AND fuse taps!!!???! What more could I ask for :)

I was installing an electric brake controller and so scared, your video finally gave me the confidence to attack the project...

Thank you very much for this detailed and thorough explanation. Definitely learned from your video. Kudos!

Tommy you the man! I like your installation method. Very faulty proof and simple. Thanks for explaining the fuse tap.

Best video I have seen on this topic.

Thank you for this video it was very helpful as I’m not mechanically inclined I was able to install this for someone that doesn’t work on cars I was able to install this in a little as 30 minutes what took time was the wiring but all in all I was done in less than a hr and a half so some one that is familiar this would be a walk in the park also the items you suggested made it even easier I went with a smaller wire manager and was able to use the clamps that came with kit came out great love the look

Thank you for the great video! Really needed to watch something this concise

I've been on the fence about buying the AVS light bar but after watching your video, I feel confident enough to do it. I'll let you know how it works!

@omeroguerrero7297

Жыл бұрын

How it go

I have never done anything electrical with my truck, so watching this video and how you explained it was perfect. There wasn't a part that confused me because you properly detailed it. Amazing video!

Awesome job, very thoroughly explained , and that camera work is great. Keep making vids man!

Thanks man. I needed a refresher since its been a while. This is way better than a wiring harness

@tommysgreatoutdoors

13 күн бұрын

Good to hear this was helpful!

Sir, thanks for sharing; excellent class and easy to follow.

Great video, just bought same hood accessory, wasn't sure on which fuse to use,but this helps alot!

You have to orientate the fuse tap correctly by finding the positive side in the fuse panel. This way you are using each fuse in the tap correctly.

@austin2702

Жыл бұрын

How do you determine that

@mikeyb1nyne81

Жыл бұрын

@@austin2702 using a multimeter in the fuse panel.

@walterk1221

Жыл бұрын

​@@mikeyb1nyne81 or a test light... or omitting the fuse for the original circuit. But you are absolutely correct.

@automodachi

Жыл бұрын

Omg I had no idea those were polarized

@Easystreet208

Жыл бұрын

What side of the fuse tap is the Positive? Looking at it from the front? left or right? The side closest to the wire running out or the other side?

Great explanation! Thank you!

The fuse slot next to the wire tap is for the new accessory and the other one is for the existing fuse

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Correct. I realized I said it backwards long after I published this video. It seems most still get the basic understanding that I am trying to explain.

@joe45678tc

9 ай бұрын

Is this an important factor to correct installing?

This helped so so much thanks 🙏

Good video thanks. I’ll use this method to install my front WiFi camera for off-roading. I like to solder my connections and the heat shrink them.

Great Video Very easy to understand

The market/clearance lights were knocked out on a 2014 Freightliner m2 106 I purchased at auction. I found what I can only describe as a very melted homemade/ghetto version of a fuse tap but I didn’t understand what I was looking at until I watched your video, thank you!

This has to be the best video ever thank Tom!

Explained nice and simple 🤙🏻

This type of light comes on 1tons. I put one on my 3/4 ton Ram grounded it and the positive went to one of the license plate lights. Never ever have I had a problem in all the vehicles I’ve done something similar to this. Now that light comes on withe headlights. Easy works great.

Thanks for good information

Very nice. Top video.

this helped so fucking much tommy you have no idea son.

Great video

Thank you sir!!!!!

Thank you, this was awesome!!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Perfect video🤙🏿

Thank you, great video!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you, the only video I have found that explains that the negative terminal of the battery is grounded to the vehicle chassis, hence a negative wire can be attached to 'any' bolt. I do wonder about the fuse tap though, as the first fuse should complete the circuit for the original purpose. Although you clearly warn not to mix fuses, I wonder if the second fuse is its own circuit, allowing me to place a different (lower) rated fuse into the second position. The fuse board may have a number of fuses, down to 5Amp, but perhaps I want a low 3Amp device (for USB, as an example).

Thank you for this short and simple explanation. I did not want to become an electrician or car expert, just wanted to install a led light strip. Kudos for skipping the boring lesson.

helped a lot

Awesome video. I was going to ask about the AMP of the fuse, and you answered it at the end.... If I pull a 10A fuse out from the box and insert it at the top of the dongle, then, I will need to use a 10A fuse for my new circuit (to be inserted at the bottom of the dongle). AWESOME video. As you mentioned, always use the same Amp fuse that you pull out.

@JoeBlowski

5 ай бұрын

The original size fuse goes in the bottom slot when the blades of the add-a-fuse are pointing down. Ignore claims that the new fuse must be equal or smaller than the original, because the only limit is the diameter of the pigtail wire.

You have the fuse order backwards. The factory fuse goes at the bottom and the new device fuse goes on top, adjacent to the wire. Also, the fuse tap has to be oriented according to which side the power is coming into the box. Yea- it will work either way but the wrong way is risky. The fuse for the new device must be lower amp than the factory fuse you’re tapping into.

Thanks sir for the tutoril 👍🏻

In terms of 'protection', the orientation of the fuse tap to plug in the fuse box makes a 'big' difference. Can you elaborate on that?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

4 ай бұрын

This is something I did not do a good job in this demonstration. I plan to make a new video to address this soon. The circuit will work in either orientation, but if backwards it will not be correct. The only thing bridging the poles are the fuses, therefore when correct there is a circuit for each fuse lined up. If backwards then the circuit will first line up through fuse one and then on to fuse two. Best way to determine orientation is a DVOM

Thank you!

I had raptor lights installed to my grill. They used an add a fuse and connected it to the headlight in the fuse box. I also have fog lights with backlighting that I’m about to tap into the headlight wire. Would it be a bad idea to just tap into the raptor light wire instead? Kind of hesitant to tap into factory lights

@tommysgreatoutdoors

2 ай бұрын

They are not designed to piggy back off each other. Better to pick a new fuse position.

Great demo, HOWEVER, I did the same thing and the lights goes on as soon as I put the wire tap in the number 3 slot. The problem number 3 and 4 have 12 volts of power, it doesn't shut-off when the truck is off. I checked it with a multimeter. I used slot 90 instead which turns on when the truck is on. My truck is 2023 RTL silverado, so there maybe some differences.

@RichPrivilegedWhiteMale

Жыл бұрын

Will this void the warranty?

I appreciate the video

I tried the same fuse (#3) on my TB Custom, that fuse is not hot when on (maybe is the halogen headlights), so had to use a different fuse, same logic though. I just kept testing with my pen looking tester until I found a 20a fuse that was hot when in accessory. Thanks for the video!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Fuse 3 and 4 work on the LT trail boss, the custom does not have the LED signature lights. That’s why it didn’t work. Glad you found a circuit that works.

@iavera

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors that’s what I figured but wasn’t sure, thanks for clearing that up. 👍🏼

hey i ground my wire the same way..thats old school and never had a problem.mainly cause the wire is so small😊

How did you run the wire out of the fuse box? Did you drill a hole in the cover?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

3 ай бұрын

No drilling. The wire is snug against the lid and gasket. Just check to make sure you’re not pinching your wire.

How do you route a fuse tap into the box? Do you have to drill a hole through the box to be able to clip/seal the lid back on?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

All fuse boxes are a little different. But most have a channel or opening to run wires through on the side or top. Worst case you should to be able to feed from the bottom.

Did you cut a notch out of the cover to seal/lock the fuse box? This video was one of the best one explained!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

No need to. There is enough room to run the wires under the lid.

@RickyMc729

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Super!! I really appreciate the quick answer & help!!

Your video was so detailed and highly informative. Really appreciate your hard work. To which fuse did you connect? The Day time running lights?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

8 ай бұрын

For my 2021 Trailboss LT fuse 3 and 4 govern the headlight including the DRL. The DRL itself is controlled by a BCM, the fuse covers the whole circuit.

@griffinsullivan7246

6 ай бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors great vid! And great Q dronefilms, I was wondering the same. Tommy, I too was considering wiring my accessory lights (underglow on a 2016 Challenger) to my headlight fuse, but fear if I mess something up that I'll risk losing my headlights and put myself in a dangerous situation. Do you know if there's any "safer" fuses to tap to while also enabling the accessory lights to come on when you hit your key fob? Or is the ultimate solution just to tap properly to the headlight fuse?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

6 ай бұрын

@@griffinsullivan7246 You should be safe using the headlight fuse using this method. One fuse will govern your head light (fuse position opposite of the wire) . The other fuse will govern your new lights. So if you mess it up, your headlight will continue to work as expected.

@griffinsullivan7246

6 ай бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors amazing. Thanks so much for the feedback!

Thank you for the explanation, question.. you tapped into 20A fuse, what would be the difference if you tapped into a 10A fuse? I guess better way of putting it, what’s optimal amps for the light bar 10A or 20A?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

5 ай бұрын

I tapped into a 10 amp fuse position and used 10 amp fuses. Two 10 amp fuses does not equal 20 amps. You can basically tap into what ever you want as long as you do not exceed the load that the circuit is rated for and use the proper fuse to protect it. Hope this helps.

I have a 2017 High Country and my fuse 3 is for the ABS pump. Fuse 28 (15A) is parking light left. Should I tap into this one? There is nothing listed on that panel for headlights.

Just a quick question, when hazards are on do they blink also? Thanks for your time and sorry if that has been asked before!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It would depend on what fuse you use. In my case fuse 3 governs the front headlight and therefore independent of the turn signal.

Hey Tommy Great helpful video! In your opinion if I want to power a 12v monitor for my trailers back up camera should I tap into the 12V Cig fuse or another accessory that only turns on when the key is turned on? What other fuse would you recommend? Thanks again!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Without knowing the specifics, I can say that the 12v accessory (cig fuse) would be a great place to start since it’s designed to run a multitude of accessories up to 12v.

@projet2907

Жыл бұрын

Where did you end up taping it ?

Thanks! It’s really nice hear how you explain so well y slowly thanks.

Is there a way to extend an accesory cable???

I'd like to know where this guy at to do my vehicle

i want to intall some raptor led on custom grill if i put the fuse to my drl will they be on all time i have 08 silverado drl run on always igntion on unless i turn them off manually

I have the aerocab version of this, the one that goes on the top of the cab. I used a fuse tap just like you showed us here, I tapped into fuse 38. It worked, but only at night. It didn’t come on with the lock/unlock like yours did and then a few days later I came out to a dead battery. Any ideas as to what I did wrong?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

For a 2019 to 2021 GM truck Fuse 38 is for TIM tire inflation monitor. Probably not a good fuse to use. I recommend fuse 3 for this install.

I did the same thing taped into the headlight fuse #3 just wondering how come my light pods don’t turn off when I turn off my headlights

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Fuse 3 supplies power to the whole headlight fixture, including the LED signature light. The head light on/off is controlled by the BCM. You’ll need to get more creative if you want it to work that way.

I installed an external voltage regulator and connected it to the accessory power in the fuse box. Supposed to work on ignition only, but when I come back in the morning my battery is dead. What can be the issue?

What do you do with the other ACC white

How did you cover the fuse box back with the wire sticking out?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

9 ай бұрын

I was just able to close mine, there was a small rubber gasket and it doesn’t pinch the wire.

Sir, how did you know which was to insert the fuse joiner into the fuse box. How did you avoid crossing polarities?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Everything in the fuse box is positive. There is no polarity to cross. I didn’t show orientation very well in this video. Best to use an digital ohm meter for that.

Hello friend, can I ask you how you connected your AVS trim? I have a trail boss lt and I already connected it to module 3 and 4 and in both of them when I put the truck in drive they turn off

Awesome. I am planning to do the same to my truck. What year is your truck, btw?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

This is a 2921 Trailboss.

@fisherofmen9941

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Thanks

I wanna order that aeroskin with light but most websites says it doesn’t fit the trail boss …. I have a 2024 trail boss will it fit my truck?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

2 ай бұрын

The AVS website is a little strange about this. This truck is a 2021 LT Trail Boss. AVS said it did not fit, but it fits perfectly fine. Your 2024 has a slightly different hood. My recommendation is to buy it from Amazon. I have included a link in the description. Test fit it, If it works, then great, if not, then its a free return.

If I have 2 light bars, one on the roof and one on the hood, how do I connect the cables there? and they go the same in fuse 3?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

11 ай бұрын

I would recommend 2 separate circuits. You can use the same bolt like I did in the video to ground, or one similar near by. But use two fuse taps. For a LT Trailboss fuses 3 and 4 would be good places to start.

By any chance does it vibrate while driving on the Expressway?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Not at all. I’ve had this for 2 years with no issues.

If the fuse you tapped into is a 20amp, did you use 2 20 amp or 2 10 amp fuses in the fuse tap

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

If you tap into a 20amp, then use one 20amp fuse to govern the original circuit. Be sure to place the fuse in the opposite position from where the wire comes out of the tap. Then use the correct fuse size for what ever the new circuit should be. As an example, the AVS light bar I showed on my truck was 10amps.

Did you have to notch your Fusebox cover to get it back on?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nope. There’s enough room in mine to run the wire without pinching it.

If i have a 15 amp light and want to add another lets say 5 amp light, which placeholder does the 5 amp fuse go into the tap, and which place does the 15amp fuse go? Or does it not matter which one?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Yes it matters. I didn't show this well in the video. There is a "top" and "bottom". It may be a little hard to see, but the red wire will either be on the top or bottom of the plastic fuse housing. Were that wire is will be the new circuit you are installing leaving the other one for the existing circuit.

I have the same truck as in the video,so seeing as I'm dealing with the identical fuse box, I thought I'd hit you up. I installed raptor lights, used a tap to tap off of the L parking light fuse so they would come on with the parking lights. Worked prefectly. Now the issue: How to run the wire out of the box? I noticed you didn't replace the lid in your video after you made the connection. This panel is sealed in there pretty tight, so I can't get access from the bottom. And this lid has a double lip on it, I assume to keep any moisture and dust out, which seals pretty tight. Because this looks like it's meant to be a seal, I'd hate to notch the lid or lip. I eneded up just running the wire over the edge and pushing the lid down until it snapped closed. Not the ideal situation, as the wire is pretty crimped. Any suggestions? Thanks

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t do anything special on mine. Just carefully placed the wire and put the top on. The seal on mine was pretty soft. After checking a few times it does not seem to hurt the wire any. Hope that helps.

Question: if I fuse tap let say my headlights, will the switch I use to turn them on/off also control the device/lights that I am using?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of “if”’s there. It really depends on year make and model. For this 2021 Silverado there is a LED signature light tied to the headlight and is ignition on. The headlight switch is controlled by the BCM and a relay. Therefore ignition on= lights on. In a 2014-2016 Silverado as an another example, the circuit is much simpler. If you were to tie into that headlight, then headlight on= lights on.

you say the size of the new fuse has to be larger but if im installing a dash cm how do i know what new fuse to use?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Ай бұрын

The 12v automotive chargers will take up to 15A usually. See if you can find the power requirements for your particular camera and go from there. I recommend something 10A or less for most of these.

So you've bridged the headlight fuse for the light already installed as addition. What fuse are you going to bridge whey you install this new light that you showed in the video? Are they somehow all going to the headlight fuse?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

4 ай бұрын

I am just using one fuse tap for one light (the AVS lights on the front of the truck). That fuse tap controls the original right headlight circuit with a 10A fuse and the tapped circuit with another 10A for the AVS light. The red marker lights are used for demonstration purposes only. However another additional tap could be used in a different fuse box position if someone wanted to add those.

Question how do you know what size fuse you need for the top fuse

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Generally you can find the fuse type listed in the fuse box top and/or the manual. If not take one out and go to your local auto parts store.

I’m wondering if i can make the fuse tap longer, how?

@walterk1221

Жыл бұрын

Add additional wire is probably the easiest way.

What amp is that fuse for , and if the fuse oem is 10 amp and u have a fuse tap with 2 slots does 2 in there not equal 20 amps?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

7 ай бұрын

The stock headlight fuse is 10 amps and is a separate circuit. The AVS light is also 10 amps due to the wire gauge and is also it's own circuit. 10amp fuse on one circuit and 10amp fuse on another different circuit does not equal 20amps.

i have 22 silverado dealer doesn't want to hook up my dash cam and new trucks dont have cigarette lighters anymore. i cant find anything in passenger side fuse box that goes to sleep.. anyone else with silverado?

Can you use the fuse tap with just one fuse? Rather than 2?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

4 ай бұрын

If you are tapping into a fuse position that did not already have a fuse, I suppose that would work, but otherwise no. One of the fuses governs the circuit with the original fuse position and the other fuse governs the new circuit you are trying to create. One fuse does not govern both.

Would this work for fog light also

@tommysgreatoutdoors

5 ай бұрын

It would, however the fuse tap alone would not give you the ability to turn them off and on unless you install a switch. May or may not be an issue depending on what circuit you tap into.

Hi. I don't quite understand this video as far as the end goal. Were you trying to get your new light bar to turn on/off with your headlights? I have a 2021 Silverado Custome and I bought LED fog lights that I want to turn on when my headlights turn on. I want to do this without having to install a relay and switch. Will your method work for that? Also, is there any risk with "too much" into one fuse terminal? I know the last question may seem strange but I have no real idea about automotive electrical work, which is why I am leaning toward KZread. Thanks a million. Great video.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hi - My goal was to have these come on with my headlights and side marker lights. The circuits in the Custom are a bit different as there is no LED signature light. Most people that I see do something like you are doing have either a switch or have them come on with another circuit such as the head lights. The risk should be low as they are LEDs and don't draw too much current. But the cleanest way was to have them on with own circuit with a switch.

@ManuelGarcia-nw3uf

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Thanks for the response. In regards to the Custum trim, what about using a fuse tap to tap into the Misc. Ign 10 amp fuse? I am not sure what this fuse does exactly but it did work. I disconnected it because I am just not sure yet but what do you think? The lights turn off and on when the truck is off and on.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@ManuelGarcia-nw3uf I think 10 amp is fine for 18 gauge wire. Look at the top of the fuse box lid. It should tell you what the circuit controls.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

If it’s a misc ignition on fuse, and it works as expected, I would think you are good to go.

If someone can answer about the end of the video about making sure you use the proper amperage for the specific fuse? I understand he pulled a yellow fuse and put back in a yellow fuse from preventing it being higher or lower than the specified amperage. With the addon, he put in 2 yellow fuses. Example, say the fuse amperage was 10, and he put in two yellow fuses back in with the add on, would that increase it to 20? Therefore would you need two 5amp fuses in one circuit to make it 10 or is it okay to put two 10 amp fuses which in my eyes would make it 20 amps in a 10 amp slot?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Each fuse position governs its own circuit. Therefore the original circuit has its original 10 amps and the new tapped circuit has its own 10 amps. For a reference, 2 10 amp fuses does not equal 20 amp fuse.

@jaydensmoke4953

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoorsgotcha thank you! Awesome video man Im installing a light on the front end of my 2023 Sierra HD so it’s very similar in comparison. Very helpful you couldn’t have made it more clear!

@mbsilverado22

Жыл бұрын

From what gathered from the video he said put in the same amp you took out in my case 22 Silverado I had a twenty amp so I put in two twenty amps one to replace the one I took out and one the the bar so I put two yellow haven’t had a problem works great

I was trying to install led lights on my 4runner but I was kind of confused in which fuse to tap in the fuse oanel. Is it okay to tap 10amp in the ACC which states 7.5amp on the fuse panel diagram and just add 7.5amp on top which where you the add-a-fuse?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. The fuse protects the circuit not the source. So if you are running something where 10 amp is appropriate, then you are good.

I have a 2nd gen ford escape. I used an add a fuse and tapped into the left lowbeam headlight fuse but the light bar just stays on constantly even if car is off. It never shuts off. What did I do wrong?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Not all trucks are the same. What works in your Ford may not work the same in my Chevy and the same for the other way around. Unfortunately, you will just need to do some trial and error to see what works. Or get a multimeter and test. Your fuse box lid should have a diagram of what fuse does what. Find an ignition on accessory line and maybe start there.

Im planning on doing a light bar that turns on when the headlamps turn on, i have a hyundai tucson 2016, and im basically a newbie, i know that black is negative/gnd and red is positive, but i dont know how to find the acc exactly in the fuse box.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The top of your fuse box should have a diagram. You can all check the owners manual. From there you should be able to find your head light fuses. It’s trial and error from there.

@cooljaybz

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors yep thanks for the reply. I got the fuse diagram part but about the fuse tap, it means i also need to get a new fuse for the tap which would go into the tap (upper part) and the old fuse at the bottom part, then the fuse tap to the box. Whew lol. Now to which direction should i put the fuse tap onto the box that i dont know, is it ok to do trial and error, wont it destroy anything? Thanks brother.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@cooljaybz 2 fuses are needed. 1 governs the original circuit and 1 the new circuit for your light. The “correct” way to install the tap is to face the side without the wire on the positive side of the fuse box and the side with the wire on the negative side. There is no risk of harming anything if it’s backwards.

I have a question, how do you close the fuse box? It wont mess up the wire when you put the cover back on? Im scared of that happening

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I can’t speak for all fuse boxes, but most leave a gap or channel to run wires through.

@trinidadrescendiz584

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

Ok I watched the original video on bug shield lights is the reason mine will not work is because I didn’t separate the wires? I didn’t ground it I went went directly into fuse tap?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

That is correct. The fuses and therefore the fuse tap only govern the positive side of the circuit. Only the red wire should go into the fuse tap in this case. The black wire needs to go to a ground. Either the black negative battery terminal or a grounded bolt like I showed in my video.

@brianmalone5430

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors thanks for the clarification ill try it

The LED lights I want to add to my car says to connect the red wire to the fuse that handles the ACC. I looked at my diagram and see that my ACC fuse is 40A. Does this amp rating change anything to how I have to install it? Or should I get a multimeter and see what other fuses turn off when the car turns off?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

40A fuses are usually a different size from your normal 5A-30A, but not always so check that first. ACC circuits vary from manufacturers. You’ll need to check if it’s ignition on or always on for your LED lights. You only need a fuse rating for the LED lights you are installing. Usually 5A-10A along with what ever the original fuse rating is. No need for a multimeter (although they are a great way to check). You can always do trial and error. The multimeter is the best way to be sure.

@WilldaBear

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Got it, so the lights I'm trying to hook up draw 1.5A so the fuse that comes with the tap I ordered should be enough since it comes with 5A fuses. So as long as the 5A fuse that comes with the tap is on the top slot and the original 40A is on the bottom slot, I will be fine? And I will double check the 40A's fuse size so I can buy the correct tap.

How many amps should you use for the avs light bar I used 5 should I use 10 or 20?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The LED will only use an amp or so. 18 guards wire is usually rated up to 10 amps. Therefore a 5 or 10 amp fuse should do it.

@flickit-sessions3590

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors okay perfect, also I have a custom trail boss I originally tapped into the parking lamp which only comes on at night and when I tapped into the headlights it wouldn’t turn on at all, do you know why that would be?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@flickit-sessions3590 that’s a good question. The parking light makes sense. The headlight does not, but the custom does not have the LED signature light that comes on with ignition on. If fuse 3 or 4 don’t work, you could try 40 “misc ignition”. Otherwise it may just need to be trial and error.

@flickit-sessions3590

Жыл бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors thank you, I will try that

I have used these things before but the one i bought last night said not to exceed 10amps in the accessory slot kind of weird.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thickness of the wire is a big part of the amp capacity.

@405SVT

11 ай бұрын

Very true. I'm just wondering if the one I bought is just different then the others I have used? It's kind of strange I never noticed that warning in the past if it was there 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

Hi Tommy! Sorry for the long question. I just want to add a 12v cigarette lighter socket to my 1985 Honda Civic. My question is i saw in the fuse box diagram that i got a Clock/Cigarette lighter slot and currently it has 15amp fuse in it (im not sure why, yes i do have a digital clock on dash, but no factory cigar lighter socket installed in it. Even in the manual handbook there's no factory installed for this model. That's why i would like to install one for charging phones, or other accessories, aside from the coolness of having a cigar lighter itself). So if i will remove that 15amp fuse, and insert a Fuse tap to replace it on that slot - i understand that i should insert the original 15amp fuse that i removed earlier to the fuse tap, but then shall i put another 15amp for the cigar lighter socket? Or should be just 10amps? (i dont want to cause smoke/fire/electrical damage when im charging a phone or engaging the cigar lighter).. what is safer as the tapping fuse - 10 or 15amps? Also where should i put the cigar lighter socket's fuse, from your video - it should be on the side of the tap's prongs? Last question would be will an 18 AWG wire good for this install? Or what is better Sir? Thank you so much!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

29 күн бұрын

Hello - The fuse tap has two positions. The position furthest from the wire on the tap will govern the original 15A circuit. Then add your new 10A fuse to the other open position. 18AWG at 12V should take the 10A.

@PinoyCanadian017

27 күн бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Thank you Sir Tommy! If i have further questions hopefully i can still message you. Thank you!

@PinoyCanadian017

24 күн бұрын

By the way Sir, i understand that the Fuse tap wiring will be wired together to the 12v cigar lighter socket's positive (red) wire and the negative (black) would be screwed to the chassis ground. Now, if the 12v cigar lighter socket that i would add has already a 10amp in-line (bulb) fuse included on the red wiring - would it be ok if the fuse tap has the original 15amp blade fuse plus the 10amp additional blade fuse for the 12v cigar lighter socket? Making it one (1) 15amp blade fuse + one (1) 10amp blade fuse both inserted on the Fuse tap's head then still another one (1) 10 amp bulb fuse included on the positive wiring of the socket? Would there be lot of fuses already? What shall i do then? Thank you Sir

@tommysgreatoutdoors

24 күн бұрын

If your new 12v adapter has a fuse already, then it will just be double protected if you use this method. It won’t hurt anything.

@PinoyCanadian017

23 күн бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Thank you Sir. I'll wire the fuse tap to the red wire of the 12v socket, then the negative (black) wire of the 12v socket il wire to a chassis screw, then insert the original 15amp blade fuse to the holes parallel to the fuse tap prongs, then the new 10amp blade fuse to the holes parallel to the fuse tap wiring. Next Il use a 12v light meter tester to test the fuse box's positive hole. Il insert the front prong of the fuse tap (with the wire on the left) on the hole where the tester lit up. Il retain the in-line 10amp bulb fuse on the red wiring of the socket as you said double protection. Then turn the ignition ON and see if the lighter socket works. What do you think Sir? Thank you!

Would this work for some new fog lights? 🤔

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I think you could. The fog lights will operate anytime the LED signature lights come on, including opening and closing the doors, but yes, it will work. You could also find an ignition on circuit and install a manual on/off switch too.

@anthonyflores505

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

cant u just hook the negative to the bolt inside the fusebox?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

10 ай бұрын

You may be able to do so, but I do not recommend as it may be easy to create a short.

@GgG-71494

10 ай бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors so shoud i hook it to a bolt outside d fusebox? Tnx

@tommysgreatoutdoors

10 ай бұрын

@@GgG-71494 yes.

Great video! I was always told that you can't ground to painted metal but the bar you grounded to was painted black. How come it worked? Is it that the screws you wrapped the wire around was making contact via the threaded part of the screw that was making contact with an unpainted part of the black bar?

@tommysgreatoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Paint can be an insulator for sure, but there’s usually some part that make well enough contact when you use a bolt like this. Sometimes removing a little paint works too, but be careful as bare metal may rust over time.

Now what do I do if the lights are on but the vehicle is off? I tried circuit 3 as you did but the light were constantly on. I then tried Circuit 28 but now the lights only work at night and dont work when the Automatic Lights are on. Please help!

@tommysgreatoutdoors

10 ай бұрын

What is the year make and model of your truck? If it is a Trailboss is it an LT or Custom?

@358baseball

10 ай бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors 2023 Silverado 1500 RST

@tommysgreatoutdoors

10 ай бұрын

@@358baseball this is an odd situation. Fuses 3 and 4 are still left and right headlights. Not sure if GM made some kind of change. 28 is the parking / marker lights which is why you only see them at night. It’s going to have to be trial and error. Try exterior light modules for fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 30, or 31. Stay away from BCM in 11. 40 is a misc body ignition could also try.

@358baseball

10 ай бұрын

@@tommysgreatoutdoors Going to try later when I’m out of work and will keep you updated! Thanks for the reply as well, as I’m having a hard time figuring this out. I saw a video on a 2021 Trail Boss and they used Circuit 42, is that fine? But I will try the ones you recommended.

@tommysgreatoutdoors

10 ай бұрын

@@358baseball on a 2021 fuse 42 is the left park lamp. On a 2023 it’s blank. Looks like GM made a few updates over the years.