Easy Switched Power Source

ronjenx · Aug 17, 2011

If your TIPM (fuse box) is set up like my 2008 is....

Here is a way to get switched power from the fuse box. It's easier than installing wires in the connector under the TIPM, although not quite as clean an install.

The fuse tap came from Advance Auto, Buss catalog # BP/HHH. It is rated for 10 amps, so that will be the max fuse you should put in it.
For use as outlined, only the top fuse position can be used, as the bottom fuse would send power to an empty wire socket in TIPM connector C6.

bkw · Aug 29, 2011

Thank you! I've got way too many things spliced into my 12V behind the center console.

I'm not really that electrically literate, so pardon me if this is a stupid question, but how much can 10w hold safely? Will it provide sufficient and safe power to my GPS and CB?

Goodysgotacuda · Aug 29, 2011

More than likely it will be fine for the CB. I don't recall exactly how much a CB draws, but it's a couple of amps I believe. Look at the fuse for the CB or the current draw rating for what you are trying to power off of it.

jkristie44 · Aug 31, 2011

SO will this safely power 55 watt lights? Would it power 2 setts of 55 watt lights?

gold knight · Aug 31, 2011

No it will safely power your switch and trigger the relay (the green wire in the diagram). Run the big power to your relay straight from the battery with an in-line fuse of the size they recommend.

Taxx · Aug 31, 2011

Looks like I am too slow. :thefinger:

j3ff3ry_j33p · May 8, 2018

darn

It sure sucks each and every time you run into a thread that Photobucket has rendered useless by no longer hosting the images. I wanted to see this !
:nono:

:jeep2:

Uncle Sams Misguided Child · May 8, 2018

What do you need to see? I am running 2 of these little fuse adapters. I can get you a pic.

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