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Tapping into a switched fuse for grill lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Sandy4x4, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    Hi, I am a newbie to this forum. I have a 2018 Tundra SR5 crewcab (new to me). I have installed LED grill lights for extra visibility on Texas back roads. The right side of the fuse box is shown below. I would like to add-a-fuse to a fuse that is on when the ignition is on and off when the ignition is off. Does someone know which is the best fuse to tap into?
    Thanks!
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  2. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    There is one labeled IGN which is ignition.

    Positions noted on the back side of the cover. It's either a 7.5amp or 10amp fuse, cannot recall off hand.
     
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    That is the first 10A fuse on the top right next to the 2 blanks. Thak you for your help!
     
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    There is a thread that tells you how to tap into wires for the raptor lights.
    Hood bulge amber light grill (raptor lights too)
     
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    You don’t want to tap into a fuse. The fuse is there to protect that circuit. Get a test light and find an empty slot that turns hot (light on) when ignition is turned on.
     
  8. Jan 22, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    LED headlamps/fogs; interior footlamps.
    If you tap into an existing fuse just make certain the original fuse has enough capacity for both since the current must run thru the original fuse first.

    I usually just create a new tap straight to the battery and place the fuse right at the battery. Luck.
     

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