12v Fused Ignition - Driver's Side Kick Panel Fuse Box Getting Crowded. (1 Viewer)

[harrydunn]

Finishing up my Harrop Elocker switch wiring. Driver's side kick panel fuse box is getting quite busy with add-a-fuses for auxillary items I've added over the years where I wanted a fused 12v ignition source. I'm currently using the 15 amp A/C fuse and the 20 amp AHC-IG fuse for aux trail lights and the CDS A/C fan I added.

1) What is a 3rd fused igntion 12v source I can snag in there OR do I need to run over to the passenger side kick panel fuse box and grab it there? Tested a few with my test light but not finding any more yet on the DS.

2) Can I tie into one of the 2 fuses I've already used above for the 3rd switch? All 3 switches are on the non-load side of their respective relays obviously.

Thanks.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Why not add a full auxiliary fuse block in the engine bay coming off the battery with a fuse in line? Makes for super clean install and very easy to wire in new accessories. Also doesn't risk frying the OEM block.

 

[harrydunn]

I have one off of the battery for the load side of my relays. I just need to power the switches in the cab that kick the relays on. I can likely add an extra switch wire off of one of my existing add-a-circuits from what I've researched. I only want ignition circuits for the cab switches. Unless you are saying make the fuse block switched ignition by using a high amperage relay to it?

 

[harrydunn]

I just went ahead and pulled switched power from the passenger kick panel fuse box. I may wire up a switched side to a fuse block under the hood sometime.

Thanks.