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

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  • Brief comparison of differences between Micro2 and Micro3 Fuse Taps and how to install them for a Dash Cam or many accessories.
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ความคิดเห็น • 55

  • @cloudpumper6399
    @cloudpumper6399 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks. Good info, trying this for first time. Love the cameo too. Had a 56 in high school

  • @ColonyLowcut
    @ColonyLowcut 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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 !

  • @c.j.pearson6191
    @c.j.pearson6191 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    @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!!

  • @TheoBear771
    @TheoBear771 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @dondada1949
    @dondada1949 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have two 15A blower motor fuses in my AC unit. One of the fuse slots is damaged, so I was wondering if I could use a fuse tap on a functioning 15A slot and add another 15A fuse to it to supply power to the other blower motor

  • @1349Marine
    @1349Marine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @Donslife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @1349Marine
      @1349Marine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @jamespitts1977
    @jamespitts1977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @ksacam
    @ksacam ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @toddj15 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@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.

  • @4alphazulu
    @4alphazulu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kevguillot
    @kevguillot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay firsty my friends

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always on top!

  • @Overpar73
    @Overpar73 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the info bud!

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem 👍

  • @smokinmetalcarfun2292
    @smokinmetalcarfun2292 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big thanks good to know big 👍👍👍👍

  • @4961Studebaker
    @4961Studebaker ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Explained very well - diagrams major plus.

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @cbalderas24
    @cbalderas24 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a bench grinder but a file would work too

  • @MetalByMetal_Fabrication
    @MetalByMetal_Fabrication 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @justinedwards4046
    @justinedwards4046 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!

  • @olheghtt
    @olheghtt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @Donslife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True

  • @progestar
    @progestar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @progestar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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
      @Donslife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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/

  • @AngelOrtiz-ml5nv
    @AngelOrtiz-ml5nv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What fuse did you use for the auxbeam panel ?

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cooled seats

    • @AngelOrtiz-ml5nv
      @AngelOrtiz-ml5nv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @AngelOrtiz-ml5nv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Donslife there is another option?

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You could try heated seats or USB?

  • @Blackner2424reborn
    @Blackner2424reborn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @Donslife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I could help!

  • @drydreams8513
    @drydreams8513 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @Donslife  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I support this plan!

    • @JB-TM-2023
      @JB-TM-2023 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @denisemcnamee
    @denisemcnamee ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @denisemcnamee
      @denisemcnamee ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rapaent
    @rapaent 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!! 👍

  • @vincentwang863
    @vincentwang863 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @przemokbh8079
    @przemokbh8079 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @flavianofrancislouie8664
    @flavianofrancislouie8664 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MrMackey1958
    @MrMackey1958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how did you wire accesories to your battery?

    • @Donslife
      @Donslife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @desiraeceniceros1468
    @desiraeceniceros1468 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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