How To Wire DRL and Halos To ACC In Fuse Box for Jeep Wrangler JK

This video will demonstrate how to connect the DRL's and Halos to the ACC in the fuse box on a Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018
*Note fuse tap not included with headlights

[@lowccperformance4059]

Short, simple, and straight to the point thank you!! 👍

[@bjcowboy5769]

Perfect video for those new looking at your fuse box, that weird yellow thing next to the two big grey ones is a fuse puller, you use it to safely pull fuses out

[@Dezhein]

“And that’s how you do it” … doesn’t show any of the finishing steps 😂

[@chinomingo1]

It does say. Fuse box. That’s a whole other video. This video is exactly what I needed

[@toobigal]

Right next to the two large grey relays in the bottom of the frame of the video is a yellow fuse tweezer tool. Works better than needle nose pliers.

[@RichardBronosky]

toobigal no it really doesn’t. Only worked for about half the fuses I tried it on and then broke the grippers off. This was the first time I tried to use it on my 2015 that I bought new.

[@mayetsese1]

Very informative. Thanks

[@zakopek]

This helped me a lot!!! Thank u very much!

[@9929kingfish]

you put the wire tap backwards. You need to rotate it 180 degrees. You have the load side of the tap on hot side of the fuse box.

[@Legendz167]

No, it’s correct. The two outside pins are hot, the middle is where the load goes to. So on the fuse box one of the outside pins is constant 12v while the other outside pin is switched 12v. And on the fuse tap the left pin is where you want the 12v coming in thru which is correct in the video. Where the wire is coming out of on the tap it’s connected to the middle pin on the fuse box (which don’t even matter for the top fuse of the tap b|c it’s only sharing the input 12v which is the left pin on the tap)

[@ryanbishop1987]

Why do you move it rather than just putting it into the same spot the fuse was pulled from?

[@jimmygrant8388]

I tried that, and the lights stayed on with the key off. Moved it up one spot and drl is only on if key is on

[@RaiderDonnie]

@@jimmygrant8388 Thank you! I am having that exact issue right now! I am going to try this method.

[@NathanM-v7y]

Thanks this really helped. If your in canada u will need jscan to disable factory day time running lights

[@jimmygrant8388]

This worked hooking up drl led lights to my 17 jeep jk

[@usmcchet]

Great video thanks now my DRL's are working

[@kerryrobinson9636]

awesome, no one has shown me that and I was unable to figure out how to get my oversized fuse tap into my mini fuse slot.

[@jerrycollins4893]

I watched half a dozen videos before I got to this!...just what I needed...Thanks for posting...

[@fahadn.9589]

Great video!. We're you able to close the fuse box without pinching the wiring? It seems that you'll need to drill a hole and seal it to be sure that no water/dust gets into the box.

[@davefogtman2496]

** Remove the Fuse from the slot, insert it into the empty socket on the fuse tap and then install as described.

[@Rahani11]

@idk maybe- I went out and purchased a Vgate OBOII and was able to change the settings using the phone app. You'll have to purchase a license though.

[@jintonic07]

Acc has power all the time

[@jamesseto]

Thanks for a very good video. I do have two questions. (1) Since you're tapping into the 20A accessory fuse, what size fuse did you use for the tap side going to the DRL? I see most use a 7.5A when tapping into a 10A fuse, like the heated seats. (2) The way you oriented the fuse tap, is it correct for the load side? I just wanted to be sure before I duplicate your deed.

[@robertw6534]

HI - I actually just used this same Fuse Tap method today for the DRL for both LED Headlights and the Fog Lights and only installed a 3 amp fuse and it is working fine! As well if you notice just in front of that slot of fuses there is a single hole, You can feed your power wire thru that hole to power your fuse Tap.

[@kimsmagical4]

I want to know what you mean when you say you can put the 20 amp fuse into the side? The side of what?

[@jamesseto]

@@kimsmagical4 I'm not sure if you're directing the question at me or not but let me explain what I end up doing. The fuse that is pointed out in the picture is the accessory fuse. While the fuse slot is there, not all Jeeps actually have a fuse "in" there. It's a 20 AMP fuse slot, but for the purpose of just running the halos most are putting in just a 10 AMP or a 7.5 AMP fuse. The fuse has two legs and it's pressed into the fuse slot. One slot is the POWER side and the other slot is the LOAD size. POWER side comes from the battery. LOAD side is the power running through the fuse. So, if the fuse blows, it cuts power to the LOAD side, protecting the electronic that is hooked up to it. The fuse itself doesn't care which leg goes in which slot. You just need to make sure "you" know which slot is the POWER side, as the Halo Lights needs to be hooked to the LOAD side.

[@9929kingfish]

The way he oriented the tap is incorrect. The load side of the tap should be turned 180 degrees.

[@reinaldohernandez732]

@@9929kingfish so what's the proper orientation?

[@ckenUHd]

Why should we move the circuit half a step up instead of putting it in place of the previous fuse? What slot does the fuse go into the tap? Top slot or bottom? I do not want to blow a circuit

[@9929kingfish]

The original goes on bottom. The new circuit fuse goes on top.

[@brianvalentas1121]

I have a JL, which fuse would you recommend me tappin in to?

[@pepemcloving9805]

So then from that one wire you connect the left and right Halos?

[@xrosnero]

why did you put it half a space for the fuse tap?

[@alexmorffi6199]

I did exactly what the video shows and the halos were great. Unfortunately I lost the power outlet in the back of the jeep. What’s the work around

[@moisilloarriaga6672]

Is this same for a gran cheroke jeep 2013 JW

[@SoldiersAttic]

Where do I find the LED relay for using Halo's. I heard there is a relay that will prevent hyper-flash.

[@jorgee.68]

Ok what about the second light? Is that just for one?

[@rommeldelacruz2982]

so does that mean when you turn your drl switch will turn your halo on?

[@luiscruz1293]

Where do you ground it once you connect everything and how do you close fuse box because there a tick wire on opposite side preventing the box to close

[@productthespic]

I did this and my halo stays on even after the car is off. What do I need to do??!

[@marshalllove]

That means you used the constant power circuit. You need to get a test light check for power while the ignition switch is on and check again on the same fuse when the ignition is off, if no power while the ignition is off then that is the fuse you want to use.

[@bradpower5266]

Why is it necessary to move the tap up "half a space"?

[@dcam91]

He moved the fuse location from "Always Hot" 12V constant to ACC, so it will only be powered when the car is running/on ACC.

[@RichardBronosky]

Domenick Camilliere okay, so what was it powering always hot that it’s now going to be only while ACC on?

[@roversnolan1]

@@RichardBronosky I presume its the fuse for the cigarette lighter/12v outlet. That's the only fuse in my 300c that has two locations like that.

[@bgthemighty6714]

Can’t I just stab a connector with an inline fuse to the ACC side of that connection/fuse location?

[@emrolling6851]

Short an simple ok, but what fuse relax was it put into?

[@donalddavis1571]

LOL everyone's an expert and a good lesson that NOT everything you see here is accurate.....

[@9929kingfish]

He placed the tap wrong. Load side on tap is lined up with load on fuse box.

[@NotAboutMusicPodcast]

Still not seeing how to get the halo yellow wires to the fuse tap. Feel like there were a few missing steps here - if anyone knows how to connect the wires from the yellow to the fuse tap would appreciate any help!

[@reinaldohernandez732]

Why do you got to move it up half of space for?

[@Ditoman10]

Can anyone help!!! I have a 2017 Wrangler JK and I just installed the Spider axial halo with amber DRLs. No matter what combo I try, once I release the "E" brake the DRLs don't show amber like they should. This is a 6 speed manual. They work when I start the car and even in Neutral with the "E" brake on, but once I release it they go white instead of running amber...

[@zwaugyhunter828]

What time of ADD Circuit fuse holder did you use? A 10A or 20A? All my auto part stores only carry the 10A one.

[@longjohn6828]

10a is usually enough

[@leorael4497]

How do I wire my halo lights to turn off when lights are turned on ?

[@Jaydogg209]

Probably have to go with a on/off switch

[@caleb_hilgy]

How do I get the wire out of the fuse box

[@woodybroadhurst4135]

Why does Kingfish say the guy put the fuse is wrong? And should be turned 180 degrees?

[@ChilledCooler9000]

My halos just stay on all the time even when I turn on my normal headlights. How do I. Make the halos turn off when I want them too. With out using a switch

[@ucanalwaysbekinder]

You need a switch

[@TheAbeSystem]

What fuse did you remove?

[@kennethdewey7516]

So this might seem like a no-brainer, but where is the best point to wire the ground for 2017 JKU? Almost every video I can find shows the ground getting wired to the screw for the negative terminal connection. But the company says that can potentially mess up the bluetooth controller and that it should be wired to a point on the frame. Any suggestions?

[@jacobtarbox5496]

Put the ground wire on the frame or radiator support clean the spot first with a grinder or wire brush real good 👍

[@jacobtarbox5496]

Oh yeah use a stainless steel nut and bolt k

[@johnfabiano3819]

how do you get the halos to stay on without the engine running?

[@HazrdHazrd]

Radio fuse. But dont do that it’ll destroy your battery

[@adriansliwowski5250]

How do you close the fuse box without damaging the wire

[@robertc7640]

I have the same question. I found one thread on a Jeep forum where they drilled a hole in the housing within the “square area” near the ground. They used silicone to seal around the wire. I am a bit resistant to poke a hole in the upper part of the fuse box but I don’t really see another way around it. I will seek a rubber grommet to use to seal it before I drill anything. I am actually hardwiring a dash cam to utilize the park mode functions so I have two wires that will need to exit the fuse box. Let me know if you found a solution!

[@kg0311]

Look under the battery

[@pprotory]

Fuse taps. Always the wrong way to wire something into your fuse box. The correct way would be to open the bottom of the fuse box and add one or two connectors (some blanks already have a terminal for the hot side.)to a blank fuse spot. It is actually very easy to do. Not trying to rain on your parade here but fuse taps tend to turn into fuse box fires leaving you asking if it was really worth it to save 15 minutes.

[@spydergs07]

Your fuse box isnt going to catch fire with the proper size fuses. Yanking up a newer model vehicles fuse box and messing with the factory wiring is a good way to avoid your warranty and mess up wiring to the point a beginner doesnt know how to fix.

[@bL33ds]

Doesn’t make any sense to move it up half a space…

[@nd5428]

Oh thats water tight

[@Jkur2009]

That what I was thinking! Screw that!

[@michaelvarela3537]

Thay doesnt work. Next time make a vid showing it completly working.

[@InnovativeTrigger]

Doesn’t work.

[@lavandeneth9965]

what is ACC means fk

[@carldrews7079]

Why do you move half space over ?