Using empty slots in fuse box

mjribeiro · Jan 12, 2012

I have a couple axillary circuits to run and I'd like to tie them into the empty slots in the fuse box. I know an inline fuse to the battery terminals is easier, but I want to take advantage of the block.

Has anyone been successful in sourcing the clips needed for the fusebox?

Thanks in advance!

dstig1 · Jan 12, 2012

I tapped into mine for the 2rd function valve. All the slots on one side have the main buss feeding them (hot), so I only had to cobble together something for the other side to hold a fuse in place. I think I tweaked a spade lug crimp terminal and jammed it in there to make it work, but I don't exactly recall. It was something like that.

Different series though. I have a Grand L3130

KennyV · Jan 13, 2012

I think most auto parts stores will have what you need.... KennyV

dstig1 · Jan 13, 2012

They will have fuse holders but I doubt you will find something that will slide into the fuse block slots. I sure couldn't find anything. Worth checking around though, you may get lucky.

mrmikey · Jan 13, 2012

These are handy for adding aux circuits if you can't find a blank circuit http://tinyurl.com/7rdq4xn , not necessarily this brand, it's the first link I found.....Mike

mjribeiro · Jan 13, 2012

Dealer doesn't have them, they come with a new wire harness. Wish I knew who manufactured the fuse block.

crazyal · Jan 13, 2012

If you don't mind getting a little creative you can go to a junkyard. You might be able to find something that will work in an older Toyota (or other Japanese brand). The terminals usually have a tab that holds them in place, sometimes it's part of the brass terminal other times it's part of the plastic housing. Just figure out what style you have and then try to find a year and brand that matches it. You'll have to splice wire onto what ever you find.

I have found some on ebay that look like they could work. Do a search for "female latching terminal" and some will come up. You'll need a set of crimpers to put the terminals on the wires. You'll also have to take the chance that they will work, since all you can see is a picture.

WM75Guy · Jan 13, 2012

Can you post a pic of the block?

mjribeiro · Jan 13, 2012

I'm going to give these a try.....
http://www.amazon.com/Pico-Electrical-Wiring-Terminal-Package/dp/B00030CR6M

grsthegreat · Jan 13, 2012

The block on my Kioti just took a regular spade crimp tip when i added my lighting circuit. Can you post a pic of your fuse block terminals??

thanks

mjribeiro · Jan 15, 2012

Here are shots of the fuse box. I gave up. The empty slots do not have the power side clips to even feed the fuse. I am sure the individual terminals I posted earlier would be fine to connect to a new device, and could also be used to run a new power feed for each circuit. But the only thing I'm gaining there is less leads on the battery. I spent more time researching and running to part stores than the actual project took to complete. Pictures of that to follow in another post later.

grsthegreat · Jan 15, 2012

mjribeiro said:
Here are shots of the fuse box. I gave up. The empty slots do not have the power side clips to even feed the fuse. I am sure the individual terminals I posted earlier would be fine to connect to a new device, and could also be used to run a new power feed for each circuit. But the only thing I'm gaining there is less leads on the battery. I spent more time researching and running to part stores than the actual project took to complete. Pictures of that to follow in another post later.

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your right... they are not set up to actually accept a fuse. that sucks.

Willl · Jan 15, 2012

Those look like mini fuses ?

dodge man · Jan 15, 2012

I couldn't figure out a way to tap into to mine, and just ran the circuit with a fuse off the battery.

mrmikey · Jan 15, 2012

Sounds as if you're planning on an auxillary fuse panel. IMHO it's sometimes better to go that route anyway as the ga wire feeding the panel, in my experience, is almost maxed out from factory. Not only that, if something origonal does go belly up you'll not have to wonder if it's anything you did.
Here's mine I added to my 204 Jinma, I wouldn't even consider tapping into their circuitry LOL.

It's fed with 2-10ga. fused (30A) wires directly off the battery and I've got four relays running the revolving light, front, rear aux lights as well as the glow plug circuit. Might give you some ideas for yours.....Mike

KennyV · Jan 15, 2012

You shouldn't run from the Battery...
Instead run from the Starter solenoid, Large terminal, where the Pos battery cable is attached. KennyV

mrmikey · Jan 15, 2012

You shouldn't run from the Battery...

Reason? just curious.....Mike

grsthegreat · Jan 15, 2012

they make an add on-post for batteries that allow for a #10 -12 stranded wire to be added with an inline fuse for applicatons like this. i have them in my work van.

They even make units large enough for a #2 stranded wire if wanted.

KennyV · Jan 15, 2012

mrmikey said:
Reason? just curious.....Mike

Just a couple reasons...
Once installed, you normally do not need to move or replace anything associated with it...
Around a battery it will be exposed to acid & removal or disturbances from the occasional 'jump' start... electrically cleaner around the starter, both for the wire terminal and the fuse, if included... Generally the wire run will be closer to the starter and make a neater wire loom package... The mounting hardware is usually always copper or brass at the solenoid, usually lead and steel at the battery.

This is not to say it will not work at the battery. It is just better to be away from it, with more permanent wiring... KennyV