Posted By: Ballypete
hardwiring into fusebox issues - 17/05/2018 18:23
I have recently hardwired a satnav and a dashcam into the fusebox on the drivers side interior. No issues with routing the wires and used the service fuses (15a cigar lighter etc) to piggy back off.
The issue I have is that the different circuit fuses in the fuse box are tightly grouped together, and with using standard fuses in the holder there is not enough depth in the holder legs to secure in the fuse socket. I have also tried a mini fuse holder and mini fuses but the holder still doesn't engage securely due to it butting up against adjacent fuses. It does engage but not securely enough so they sometimes pop out if going over a bump or a pothole.
So while I do get power to the devices it is a bit heath robinson, and therefore not really a permanent or satisfactory solution. Have looked around and cannot find a fuse holder with longer legs- has anyone else come up against this issue and come up with a work around?
The issue I have is that the different circuit fuses in the fuse box are tightly grouped together, and with using standard fuses in the holder there is not enough depth in the holder legs to secure in the fuse socket. I have also tried a mini fuse holder and mini fuses but the holder still doesn't engage securely due to it butting up against adjacent fuses. It does engage but not securely enough so they sometimes pop out if going over a bump or a pothole.
So while I do get power to the devices it is a bit heath robinson, and therefore not really a permanent or satisfactory solution. Have looked around and cannot find a fuse holder with longer legs- has anyone else come up against this issue and come up with a work around?