HOW TO SAFELY TAP INTO THE CAR FUSEBOX

[@gtwhome]

With so many muddle-headed 'tutorials' out there - it's great to find such clear-headed, no-BS guidance. Subscribed !

[@tpp4007]

Wow, you’ve basically covered all the fuse tap points and alternatives, very impressed. I also like the camera angles. I looked at several videos, but your camera angles and basically all of your explanations for different methods are all appreciated, thank you!

[@jptheinstallguy]

Thank you

[@reggiesmith3514]

Because of you I was able to tap into my fuse box using a new fuse holder. Because of you I was able to bypass my parking brake. I just want to say thank you!!!!

[@jptheinstallguy]

I'm proud of you 👏🏾 good job on your installs 🤜🏾🤛🏾💯💯

[@FishingwithBeezy]

Been a minute but what fuse did you tap into to bypass the parking brake?

[@esimedmonjare]

I must have watched 20 tutorials just trying to see what's what, then I come across yours and that's what's what! Thanks for the easy to understand and helpful tips.

[@wew7884]

dude this helped me so much, I kept popping a fuse and didn't fully understand how they worked, now I know how to solve my problem thank you!

[@BluFox185]

As someone who does not understand electrical very well, and is new to automotive, this helped me greatly! I'll be looking into directly wiring my dashcam now!

[@garamouni]

Clear and straight to the point, thank you sir.

[@sdaafasfad]

Thanks for this video mate. Had enough of my footwell lights taking my cigarette lighter socket up. Will come in handy for my dash cam too. Much obliged my man.

[@jptheinstallguy]

no problem bro. i have another vid that might help you if you want to wire up more accessories kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnnOkqydia1gq9E

[@rohanndutoit4544]

Have you installed it in this fashion yet? I'm planning on doing this from the get go. I only have one cigarette lighter and wouldn't sacrifice it for footwell lights. I'm a bit confused about the grounding and not just crimping both the live and ground.

[@sdaafasfad]

@@rohanndutoit4544 I most certainly did do it! I bought the fuse tapping/piggyback socket with the live cable (mine were micro fuses). My footwell lights power cable is just a single cigarette socket plug, I bought a unit on ebay which has two ends (one positive and one neutral) and a cigarette socket on the other end. I just ran the live into the live wire on the socket, plugged it in, then I found a ground point under the trim next to the drivers seat, so took that up, connected it, tested it, then ran and hid all of the cabling. Took under an hour and went perfectly!

[@rohanndutoit4544]

@@sdaafasfad Thank you so much. I saw last night I'll have to do the same. I tried running the lights directly into the fuse box to no avail. I'll just wire another discreet cigarette plug. Thanks for the response!

[@billkeogh1591]

I can not add much to what everyone else is saying, so please keep Your style of helpful tutorials coming. Amazing difference from some who post just to try to use vocabulary that others may not understand thus making them look smart but that is simply not the case. Thank you

[@jptheinstallguy]

@@billkeogh1591 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Mike-hu3pp]

Wow. This is short and sweet and right to the point. Wish I found something like this 5 years ago when setting up a subwoofer, but with a stock radio using a fuse tap for switched power. Hours and hours of research (always had aftermarket head units with a remote wire with previous vehicles). I wanted to keep a somewhat stock look for the dash. Did it just like you recommended in the end. Edit: Wanted to add tapping into an accessory you don't actually have would be the best the way cars are made now. Heated seated if you don't have heated seats, in my case power sliding doors, sunroof, etc if you have a lower trim model. Check there is the power required "switched or always hot" for the needed accessory and don't go over the amperage that circuit was designed for.

[@MrMix1986]

Love how your video is straight to the point. Question answered in the first 2 min. Thank you sir 👍🏼

[@gutierrezc8709]

I'm an aviation electrician, I thought I had basic electronics on lock. Well, I certainly learned something new today.

[@cyphi1]

this scares me!!

[@mikeswan1970]

Agreed with the guy below. Clear reasonable guidance, quick and to the point. Well done! Subscribed.

[@artsyabstract]

Best video I've found. Thank you for making it so clear.

[@bryanmcgauhey441]

Thanks for taking the time to create the video. Very informative and well laid out. Nice job!

[@MarzNet256]

Great video. I'm here to make a fused jumper with 4mm male banana jacks for automotive diagnostics. Fabricating leads...that's what up. I use the fuse tap with an amp buddy/amp clamp to scope both the voltage and current of a circuit (at the fuse box). Also, you can buy a 12v adapter with bat +/- leads on it for an easy bat ground and power in the cabin.

[@johnkovitch550]

Dude I just watched, you seem exceptional in that area , maybe others tho too, idk. But not something I usually don’t subscribe to but, I did. I think I can learn a thing or two from you, I’m thinking specifically auto electric, and when I saw what brand tools you use, I figured you’re the real deal. Thanks

[@TheoBear771]

Good work, great info 👍 I think WASH, refers to the washer fluid pump.👌

[@lefty1323]

So one very important point JP missed on the Fuse Tap option. You need to test the fuse slot itself to find where the power is coming in on ( call it + and -). You need to have the fuse tap tail on the minus (-) side as you want the current to come into the hot (+) side and go across your fuses over to the minus (-) side and to the accessories. Otherwise the current will just bypass the newly added fuse. This won't have any effect on the original fuse, but will bypass the protection for the new accessory to be fused.

[@Not-just-doing-I.T.]

I think your comment is leading me to exactly what I need to know. I want to wire in a USB-A socket (not a cigarette lighter style, but a simple socket that is hidden away). All that I have seen have two wires (+/-), and I don't have enough knowledge to know how to insert them into the car fuse box (hence trying to find a KZbin video). I believe your comment has confirmed that the spades of the actual fuse are inserted into positive and negative of the fuse board. I must admit, the protection of the accessory has lost me ... I thought the fuse just connected the two, making a circuit (and 'blows' to break the circuit). I am also very confused how an accessory with one wire terminates 'into' a piggyback fuse, and it somehow differentiates + and - at the device end ... that blows my mind, excuse the pun. Am I being really stupid to think that I can simply twist the positive and negative wires together and then crimp them into the single wire coming from a piggyback fuse? If someone knows of a video that shows a positive and negative wire being wired into a piggyback 'correctly', I would appreciate a link. Many thanks.

[@mattmcauliffe9594]

​@Not-just-doing-I.T. plz tell me u got some help or some1 else to do it plz lol

[@Arvidje]

@@Not-just-doing-I.T. Everything in a fuse box is only + (plus).. your - (minus) comes from your car, for example connecting your black wire at a bolt thas a connection with the frame of your car and the other side you connect to your - of the device .. Back to the plus of the fuse box. To connect a fuse tap u need to tap it a the proper side, the side where the 12v is coming in from your fusebox, that is the side u connect to the left side (not the side were the cable is attach) of the fusetap That it.. keep in mind, your second fuse, the fuse for your device, must be equal of lower then your original fuse.. also that wire can handle 12 amp max.. running both sides can overload the the wire inside your fuse box..

[@garciadany6759]

I’ve been looking for answers on where to tap, if I understood I’ll tap on draw and not on load, that way my tapping depends on the fuse

[@Arvidje]

@@garciadany6759 get a multimeter, probe both of the pins of the 2 fuses, the side where u get a short on the fusetap,, thats the proper side for the 12v on the fusbox. But the properside for the 12v of these fusetaps, is the side where the cable is not attached..

[@haciendadad]

Great video! So, the only drawback is that with that added fuse tap I guess you can't put that fuse cover back on any more.

[@davidwhitney565]

thanks! Helping me and my son get by some new lights in his truck much appreciated.

[@shawnryan6063]

Thanks!

[@jptheinstallguy]

Thank you my friend

[@lightforyoureyes]

This is exactly the information i was looking for given in exactly the way i needed it! Thank you so much you're amazing!!!!!!

[@chronobot2001]

Great job. Clear and well thought out instructions. Just what I needed. A+

[@BaulsSaulT]

Straight to the point, at every point. Thanks

[@jptheinstallguy]

anytime glad i can help

[@TJD1810]

Dude thank you… trying to fuse tap my emblem light and your video saved me atleast two hours hahah ****subscribed ***

[@sharonwaters6025]

Awesome details verbally AND visually! Thank you!...after watching 10+ other videos from others

[@jptheinstallguy]

I'm glad the video helped, thanks for watching?

[@robertburns1113]

@@jptheinstallguy Hello I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4WD with the 5.9L V8. When I purchased the truck the stereo was n it but not hooked up as I pulled the stereo out the wires was cut and pigtail for the stereo was missing. I've looked everywhere for a wire guide can't find it anywhere. The ones (wires) that did aren't in my truck. So can u please send me the correct wire diagram for my truck . It does have 2 pink wires one violet n brown wire have no clue what it does either it has a yellow , red orange blue , black, (purple and purple black, green and green black, grey and grey black, white and white black ) theses last 8 I figure are my speakers the black is ground, red accessory, blue radio antenna/amp, and orange for dimmer light.. but I've hooked my amp up and it's not working like I said there are 2 pink wires I have no clue where they go and then that violet brown striped wire again no clue can u please send me a sketch of how to wire my stereo up and my amp to this vehicles mess

[@MattX28025]

Great video! This is just what I needed to tap my fuse box for my aftermarket radio to dim when lights are turned on. 2012 Honda Civic's ILL wire goes nowhere on wire harness. 👍

[@randelllmalavida]

JP~ You are Just in Time and Right on time with another KO on the technical explanation as I'm doing a hard wire of an accessory that came with cigarette lighter plug in, that would have looked downright stupid . You came through like a boss. Here are two more acronyms that have found their way into my life. This one my girl put a quick halt to my depending on her. "I said, baby how did you connect that???"She said, " RTFM it" I said,, "say what... What is that ???" She replied, ' Read The Fucking Manual!!!" (But it helps to see it and hear too.) This one to me holds the most honor and respect. It is for those that have worked hard to achieve and make extraordinary examples of having heart , intelligence and soul. Some would say King, Chief, Captain, but I'm from the Bay Area where we say, "That's the HNIC~ That means your the Boss, King of the Jungle or AKA... The Head N.....in Charge!!! Regardless of color, if if your the Mac then You The HNIC & SIKWITIT!!! (Meant from my heart, in no discriminatory or racial way intended, but only to acknowledge that you are awesome and that I'm very appreciative and look up to you for sharing your knowledge, skills and masterful explanations, that are useful and inspiring. Bless You!!!) Most Respectfully, Randy Chavez

[@jptheinstallguy]

already my brotha. i get asked all the time do i want to have a shop and that use to be my dream and may God has that for me later but honestly man i love teaching and I find fun in doing this for you guys. 💯💯

[@scatpack1017]

Haha RTFM is an old school hacker term bro, you got a cool gf is she knows that one. Santa clara county wassup

[@michaelflowers6048]

That works as long as you are not pulling over 20 amps from the total tie-in point. Another way to do this is to come straight off the battery with with a small new fuse box that you can run all your accessories off of and make it a switch to power source with a relay. That would be the safest way to do it without tapping into anything and having to worry about overloading the circuit

[@Arvidje]

thats why u choose the cigarette en dont use the original fuse.. one 20 amp on the fuse tap at the device side.. also some cigarette are rated for 30 amp.. but the problem is u can't use that wire from the fuse tap its only around 12 amps.. so your device must not demand more then 10 amp.. or u can change that wire completly or run a second fuse tap from your fuse box and distribute the power.. I say this, bc not everyone can run a cable to their firewall

[@jmfish2717]

Thank you you helped me get my subs going on the parking brake bypass very helpful

[@flowreader6755]

Great video; very clear and easy to understand, thanks!

[@MarkRayBeach]

Great video man! Great trick at 9:00, I’m gonna do that today, cuz ya, makes so much sense in that application. New subscriber, looking fwd to watching more videos. Love the positive energy. You are appreciated.

[@Battlefield1942Veteran]

Maybe a stupid question, but where do i connect the ground wire to?

[@ric3p0]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks 🙏

[@mrmgjohnson]

Great video... but I got confused because you refer to the top/bottom in reverse.. bottom is closest to the tabs and the top is furthest from the tabs, ***VERY IMPORTANT*** The wired double fuse tap is directional , the non-wired side is the IN(for the hot side of the fuse block) and the wired side is the OUT(for the cold side of the fuse block} other than that great info... love the DIY fuse block !

[@Eric-R]

Getting the tap installed backwards would explain how he was able to blow both fuses. If installed correctly, that would be impossible.

[@roncaster2804]

a simple diagram would be worth a thousand words

[@arrowdodgerluvsmarlins1758]

How did you deal with the fuse box cover and the extra height of the fuse tap?

[@ByronForrest2010]

You are bad ass and forever grateful for your shared expertise.

[@rogerdavenport9618]

Good job on the homemade fuse link, thanks big help.

[@RobinCrouch-f4s]

Thanks for sharing mate! Very accurate, useful and sensible knowledge.

[@aaronhassel9241]

Bro your video is so awesome and the way you explain I can't ask for nothing better keep it up bro

[@barcusful]

Very clear. Thank you.

[@maker7901]

awesome me and my stepdad are going to install my new double din radio in my mustang and one of the things he told me to do is to run a fuse holder on the yellow 12v constant he told me its not required to run it like this but he said its best to run it stright to the battery with a small 30A fuse for safety if anything,

[@SheliaBoucher-lx8ej]

Thanks JP you saved me a headache.

[@jptheinstallguy]

So glad I can help

[@telk726]

Great video. Question: Should you not check in the fuse box (after removing the fuse you will tap into) which leg has the 12V so that you connect the Add-A-Tap correctly? Thanks

[@RA-dp3jx]

Good video but yea you should have also explained which leg of the fuse tap has the continuity to match which side has 12v

[@Goldylocksss]

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT AND AN ESSENTIAL THING TO HIGHLIGHT AND GET RIGHT AS CAN LEAD TO BIG PROBLEM IN TIME IF INSERTED INCORRECTLY😊

[@M1k30]

Thanks for the video. Lot's of great info. I like the fuse taps! Just purchased a variety pack.

[@stevebutler7346]

GREAT VIDEO Crystal Clear Information MANY THANKS. ,,,Budgie from UK,,🇬🇧

[@seove1]

Nice vid. I installed 3 of those in my truck. New sub.

[@xltoffroadbear]

This video really helped, thanks! I worked at Radio Shack back in the day, but there style taps confused me.

[@jptheinstallguy]

Glad it helped!

[@Sarnt_Eskie]

very informative sir! hats off to you and hope to learn more stuff from your other videos.

[@fixituplarry]

You are the Professor!

[@beptex2858]

Hello sir I want to install grill led lights to my truck. Would the Power outlet or cigarette lighter be good to put a add a fuse. I want the lights to be on when the truck is on. Im trying to avoid ignition fuse and fuel pump fuse.

[@jimmymullins4997]

Very informative, thanks. What is that little copper wire type tap you use called? I searched for fuse tap and all I come up with is the plug in type tap.

[@lendellb831]

excellent video .. keep it moving , just what I need2know!!

[@brandonsample1]

What if you had put a 15 amp fuse there rather than a 7.5 amp fuse would that have been any different since it's under 20amps?

[@Arvidje]

Both fuses can draw their independent load.. but u have to connect that fusetap properly , on the feeding 12v side of the fusebox and the outer left leg of the fuse tap. The fuse on your device side must be lower then the oem fuse.. bc otherwise u have the risk of overloading your internal fusebox wire and damage it. that wire inside of your fusebox for that particular fuse has the same rating as the original fuse.. adding an extra device of let say 10amps and u are also drawing the max current of the original fuse it can overload quick.

[@shawnryan6063]

All your videos are great sir, well done! An instructional series to the layperson.

[@DeandreGamble-x3q]

Can I tap the accessory wire to sunroof fuse if I don’t have one it’s a 20amp fuse

[@scotts.2706]

Great Freak’n video sir! Worthy of subscribing, God Bess

[@jamescrandall3078]

Always…always, read the manual of the accessory you are installing before you actually install. For example I recently purchased a Dashcam that has a “Parking Monitor” function. For that to work it actually has two taps, one to an accessory like the PWR Outlet that only has voltage when key is on and a second tap that has constant power. When properly powered normal Dashcam operation when vehicle is on but powers off a few seconds after the key is turned off. If the “G Sensor” detects a disturbance, with the key off the Dashcam will begin recording. The hardwire kit also has a low voltage detection so if your battery voltage drops below 12VDC it will disable this function to keep the Dashcam from draining your battery below a threshold that should still be sufficient to start the vehicle. To find the constant power simply use your multimeter and measure the voltage on the fuse with the key off.

[@jonb4333]

Good stuff man. I hope to add leds, a dash camera, and a security system with this info. Thanks so much!

[@orpiv]

Do you have any idea why there would be no 12 volts on yellow constant wire? I have checked all the fuses even the J Case etc

[@matthewgeest7138]

Great video, thoroughly explained exactly what I was looking for, thank-you!

[@martinbeirute1048]

Bro you are amazing, thank you for you experience !! help me a lot !

[@MikeJones-cf4wu]

you are a beast with your craft/ trade thank you so much!!! you explained it very well and understandable.

[@jptheinstallguy]

Glad I could help💯

[@hangchen6131]

I so enjoy the way you talk bruh

[@IAMQUEENGOLD]

I’m trying hook up Drl in my 2010 mustang that didn’t come with drl its says I need a ignition source any help?

[@markusanthony7]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge JP. Great helpful vid. It definitely simplified my install today.

[@tonysantamaria19]

Thank you for posting this very helpful video. What would I use for the old style fuses? I have a 62 thunderbird and want to install a modern stereo, that gets turned on with the ignition.

[@TEAMFRONTPAGE]

definitely got some value. Good vid bro

[@jptheinstallguy]

Appreciate it

[@JoseGarcia-pq1uh]

Connecting my radio to that tap fuse before you went to the car do I get a extension connect ken side to the radios red wire and the other side of the extension to the fuse tap or how I do that so my radio turns off when my truck turns off

[@nomad13ify]

Now thus is knowledge 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Adumbpriice]

Underrated channel! Thanks man!!! Subbbed

[@jptheinstallguy]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏾

[@Baharrii]

Can you use a fuse tap on a empty slot? My fuse box in the cab doesn’t have many options and the ones there are aren’t rated high enough for the tap fuse I was [20A] so need a [25A] or higher.

[@PerryBarber]

I have new front bumper with fog lights and light bar along with a new rear bumper with led backup lights. I'm done some research but nothing conclusive so the question is, do I need an in-line resistor or just in-line fuses?

[@thermal1966]

Good day. Awesome content. Really thorough. First time installing new radio (single din) into car replacing a double din. So I simply use a fuse tap and piggy back onto another fuse of greater value than my new radio requires? Thanks.

[@TheDPayne823]

Love the video man, learned alot

[@ErecShin]

I have a valve actuator for my exhaust and it has both a ground and positive red cable. When tapping into a fuse, I only have to get a t tap for the positive cable right? The positive cable also has its own fuse on the cable itself. Thanks.

[@MrMaster2262]

I brought new headlamps that came with these fuse taps. I didn't connect them and everything is working in perfect order but i can't help but think is it needed for them to be plugged in? would love some advise as i am new to LEDs and don't want anything going wrong as the headlamps were not cheap 😉👍

[@MsRican143]

On the 2017 Ford Expedition limited, which is a constant power?? So I can connect my dash cam

[@unlearningcommunism4742]

Cool video. I have a suggestion for you: how to tap the fuses so cigarette lighter goes on and off with ignition, because on my Ford, it's always on.

[@rayzecor]

Great video, very informative. I wanted to ask, with extensions like these, sometimes you can no longer close the fusebox. Is this ok?

[@VinnySpeeds]

You're a good dude. Keep up the great work!

[@jameshall4423]

does it matter which way the jumper faces? when you put in back in

[@skater123256]

So I’m trying to run a wire from my fuse box too my stereo and I need to wire it to the stereos ACC wire to prevent a battery drain, doesn’t matter what kind of wire I buy? I need to make the wires longer so it can reach but I don’t know what kind of wire I need to do it

[@jrgonzalez7389]

Thanks big homie this video explains it really good now I have the courage to install my jl sub in my Tacoma 👍👍

[@jptheinstallguy]

yessssuh glad i can help out. you got this‼💯

[@bertvalerie2136]

Thanks for the great video. I want to find a spare slot in the fuse box that is switched on only when the car's ignition is on. How do I find a switched fuse location. Thanks

[@robcolletti]

excellent reference guide... 4:29 fixed an issue (caused by me lol).

[@jrisinger1986]

hey can i use fuse taps connecting them to a screw busbar to connect to positive of battery to add power to the fuses that dont have power coming into the housing of fuse

[@Nodnarb69]

How do i figure out what amps my accessories are? Can I add 3 together adding the amperage and putting two of the fuses matching it into the spot where the 20 amp fuse was? Im so lost...

[@dustybones5150]

If im adding an after market stereo do i fuse tap where the original stereo fuse is 🤔 Any advise Greatfull

[@MosesMLam]

Great vid. Suggestions on wiring the ground?

[@chris.dellafave]

So many good tips. Thanks dude

[@Dnasty1]

Great vid very good explanation. I was getting ready to wire a small vacuum box to one of my fuses and it uses a cigarette lighter adapter. I was going to cut off the cigarette ligther and connect the positive to a fuse using the adapter you showed. I was wondering if a negative is required wire is also required to be ran when doing this?

[@DigitalBathInAZ]

10:52 It does matter which way this adapter goes so I wish you had mentioned that in the video.

[@philkingmke]

Great vid but how do you put the fuse box cover back on if that new part is raised up (when it used to be flat)?

[@ElonMuskX]

My tractor fuse box says a 10A spot with fuse is for AUX power. I cant use those fuse adapters because I need the top of the fuse box to remaine flat for the lid. How do I use it or tap in????

[@JustJacqe]

I can not find the gold fuse tips, please tell me how to get them ? Thank you

[@YT-glockstreamer]

Ia there anyway u can make a video about a 06 dodge charger color halo light I bought colorful led but don't know how to hook it up

[@rayj9710]

Newbie question just so I get it right, if my my original fuse is 20 amp which goes into tap as shown, the one from my accessory to it should be smaller amperage correct? Say 5 or 10 amps max? Thanks!!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Great video, very to the point and clear.

[@jptheinstallguy]

Thank you