HOW TO FUSE TAP - WATCH THIS FIRST - Micro2 & Micro3 Fuse Taps - Which is Better For Your Install?

Brief comparison of differences between Micro2 and Micro3 Fuse Taps and how to install them for a Dash Cam or many accessories.
Micro3 Fuse Tap on Amazon : amzn.to/45KT3sa
#fuse #truck #car
linktr.ee/donslife - Links to all of my products and discounts
Contact me for questions, collaborations and product reviews:
Instagram: / donslifechannel
Email: [e-mail]
Product Links:
EGR USA Amazon Store : amzn.to/3WFSFYy
Ikonic Badges [DONSLIFE20]: ikonicbadges.com
SCREENPROTECH [DONSLIFE]: rb.gy/y6sglf
SetPower Mobile Fridge/Freezer: www.setpowerus...
Brink Wheels [DONSLIFE]: brinkwheels.com
Pedal Commander: sdqk.me/RzR6TY...
404 Parts Black Out Emblems [DON404]: 404parts.com/
404 Parts OEM Upfitter Switches [DON404]: 404parts.com/
Nilight 60 Inch Bed Light Strips (3PCS, White): amzn.to/3W2eIHo
Fieryred Traction Boards: amzn.to/3isMmba
Viair 2.5 gallon air tank 150 PSI: amzn.to/3iacff7
Radenso Pro M Radar Detector: amzn.to/3EEz1oz
Universal Mirror Tap: amzn.to/3q8X9aB
Megulla Interior Ambient LEDs: amzn.to/3zjynbS
Under Hood Light Kit: amzn.to/3brYkOh
XPEL Paint Protection Film: amzn.to/3LjPaiW
Thinkware Q800 Pro: amzn.to/3MHTmtJ
Thinkware Q1000: amzn.to/3pY18d5
Tailgate Step Lights US: amzn.to/3uucAwY
Tailgate Step Lights CAN: amzn.to/35ZQSr9
Auxbeam 3" LED Pod / Ditch Lights [DONS or DONSLIFE]: shrsl.com/3nnvv
Auxbeam 8-pod Rock Lights [DONS or DONSLIFE]: shrsl.com/3m36a
Auxbeam LED Switch Panel [DONS or DONSLIFE]: shrsl.com/3m35z
Rough Country 20" Black Series Dual Row Cree LED Light Bar DRL 70920BD: amzn.to/45wD7dF
Putco 529005 Blade Quick Connect Harness For 2019+ Silverado/Sierra 1500: amzn.to/33EMvjX
amzn.to/3g8EGWB
Bilstein 5100 Front Shock Absorbers for AT4 & Trailboss : amzn.to/3pgGVN7
Bilstein B8 5100 Rear Shock Absorbers for AT4 & Trailboss : amzn.to/3oxdvMQ
Burger Motorsports BMS Stage 1 Tune (BMW) :
burgertuning.c...
Dragy GPS Performance Meter :
dragymotorspor...
Fog Light Mod - GM Sierra : boostautoparts...
Get SLIPLO Here : amzn.to/3sjrZ0l
Exhaust : Here is a link for a louder version (ATAK) on Amazon. Mine is part 140774BC (BC = Black Chrome Tips). So many versions to pick from - do your research!
Borla-140775 Silverado/Sierra 1500 6.2L 2019 Cat Back Exhaust ATAK: amzn.to/3l9VYq6
AirLift 88388 LoadLifter 5000 for AT4 & TrailBoss : amzn.to/3wZnIQy
AirLift 25980EZ WirelessONE Compressor : amzn.to/3y09CzI
BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone & Android by Lemur Vehicle Monitors : amzn.to/3mtC8Vz
Veepeak OBDII Bluetooth Scanner for BMW/Bimmercode App: amzn.to/31V91kl
Veepeak OBDII Bluetooth Scanner for BMW/Bimmercode: amzn.to/31SIHaw
Hyperdip for emblems, wheels and trim: www.dipyourcar...?ref=872
Plasti Dip for emblems, wheels and trim: www.dipyourcar...?ref=872
Tint, vinyl, tools, and bolt on mods used on my vehicles products:
VViViD Ultimate Headlight Tint : amzn.to/3OGfx87
VViViD Premium Utility Blade (my favorite): amzn.to/39TIUP3
3M Knifeless Tape: amzn.to/3dHMlti
VViViD Smoke Black: amzn.to/3rXYno7
VViViD Dark Black : amzn.to/3d3tlH5
VViViD HEX+ Dark Smoke : amzn.to/3ae1bqW
VViViD HEX+ Light Smoke : amzn.to/2N18WHQ
Ronin Bullet Antenna Chevy/GM : amzn.to/3dMakYb
Nextbase Dashcam HardwireKit: amzn.to/3mvpiGk
GMC Sierra AT4/SLT Chrome Grill Overlay (can be painted): amzn.to/3tcEdaZ
GMC Sierra AT4/SLT Chrome Grill Overlay Gloss Black: amzn.to/3wzalHI
Shine Armor Quick Coat Ceramic Coating: amzn.to/2OASS0j
DOSE Spider Silk: amzn.to/3h7v2EB or VViViDshop.com
VVIVID Fuse 5 year High Ceramics Hydrophobic Coating: amzn.to/2Rg1JFE
BMW F-Chassis BMS Hub Centric Wheel Spacers: amzn.to/322OTwF
BAK BAKFlip G2 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover: amzn.to/3qWuzLj
BAK BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover: amzn.to/3s6rl4H
CTEK (56-926) Lithium US 12 Volt Charger: amzn.to/3gcuiP1
CTEK MXS 5.0 Smart Battery Charger: smartercharger...
Richeer 1.5" Wheel Spacers: amzn.to/3t4OJRn
Rexing V5 4K Budget Dash Cam: amzn.to/3Acvxou
Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a purchase. Thank you for the support!
Music Credits:
KZbin Audio Library
Epidemicsounds.com
Bliss by MusicbyAden | / musicbyaden
Music promoted by www.free-stock...
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
creativecommon...

[@justinedwards4046]

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]

You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!

[@c.j.pearson6191]

@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!!

[@Overpar73]

Thanks for the info bud!

[@Donslife]

No problem 👍

[@denisemcnamee]

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

[@Donslife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@denisemcnamee]

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

[@Donslife]

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

[@ColonyLowcut]

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 !

[@4961Studebaker]

Explained very well - diagrams major plus.

[@Donslife]

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

[@Blackner2424reborn]

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]

Glad I could help!

[@4alphazulu]

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]

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

[@smokinmetalcarfun2292]

Big thanks good to know big 👍👍👍👍

[@jamespitts1977]

Hey Dan, could you use a fuse tap link on the puddle lights? I watched your video on the GMC logo projected by the puddle lights. I’m wanting to see if there is a way to keep them running while the truck is moving. I did call boost auto on your recommendation and they said they’re mod only keeps the spotlights running while the truck is in motion and not the puddle lights Maybe you can do a video on a fuse to keep the puddle lights running with the logo projected on the road. The truck is moving for us.

[@TheoBear771]

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

[@ksacam]

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]

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]

​@@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.

[@jonathanledezma7308]

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

[@Donslife]

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

[@MrMackey1958]

how did you wire accesories to your battery?

[@Donslife]

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

[@rapaent]

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!! 👍

[@cbalderas24]

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

[@Donslife]

I have a bench grinder but a file would work too

[@progestar]

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

[@Donslife]

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]

@@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]

@@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/

[@desiraeceniceros1468]

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

[@drydreams8513]

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]

I support this plan!

[@JB-TM-2023]

Hey ​@Donslife would adding a fuse void warranty? I'm looking to get some glow lights installed in my interior and would like to use this method. I have a new 2024 trail boss with full warranty but don't want to mess with screwing anything up. Any help would be great thank you

[@przemokbh8079]

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.

[@1349Marine]

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]

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

[@1349Marine]

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

[@Donslife]

@@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.

[@flavianofrancislouie8664]

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

[@kevguillot]

Stay firsty my friends

[@Donslife]

Always on top!

[@AngelOrtiz-ml5nv]

What fuse did you use for the auxbeam panel ?

[@Donslife]

Cooled seats

[@AngelOrtiz-ml5nv]

@@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]

@@Donslife there is another option?

[@Donslife]

You could try heated seats or USB?

[@olheghtt]

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]

True

[@vincentwang863]

👍