Engine-bay fuse taps - what to tap?

[k1w1t1m]

Ok looks like this is #24 which is not used for anything. Smart to tap this one. So I assume this is only powered when ignition is on?

You assume correctly.

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[k1w1t1m]

Also was curious if these are the fuse taps you're using.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G1KPX7W/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

That looks like them but I bought mine at O'Reilly Auto Parts. The Amazon ones are only a bit more than the price I paid for one.

 

[airline tech]

FYI - Fuse #24 is NOT a available slot for ALL, some such as my Ranger, fuse #24 is an EMPTY slot and no contacts at all in that spot, I do not know what the specifics are (Year-Trim-Etc) on if you actually have a source to tap.

 

[adv_ranger]

FYI - Fuse #24 is NOT a available slot for ALL, some such as my Ranger, fuse #24 is an EMPTY slot and no contacts at all in that spot, I do not know what the specifics are (Year-Trim-Etc) on if you actually have a source to tap.

Fun fact, you can fuse tap an unslotted fuse port as longer as there is a metal contact in that port for you to put your tap into. You just run a single surge fuse on the tap, and do not need to add an original port fuse. I will have to take a look at my fuse box and see if I have one there or not!

 

[airline tech]

Fun fact, you can fuse tap an unslotted fuse port as longer as there is a metal contact in that port for you to put your tap into. You just run a single surge fuse on the tap, and do not need to add an original port fuse. I will have to take a look at my fuse box and see if I have one there or not!

True, but both of my slots on my 2022, are just (Plastic) no pin contacts at all on either slot. I think some Rangers are set up for (one) side of the fuse is internally wired but there is not a pin on the other side. (so, no output wire) feeding over to the C1035 connector.
Since this is a (UNUSED) fuse location, somewhere Ford wanted to save (PENNIES) and removed the internal contact for the main power feed.
I am going to say, if you have a physical fuse in spot #24 then you have (one side) powered, if it is empty (it's completely) dead.
This may be a (Unseen) & (Unknown) Covid - If is not needed why make the PCB with power for it.

 

[adv_ranger]

True, but both of my slots on my 2022, are just (Plastic) no pin contacts at all on either slot. I think some Rangers are set up for (one) side of the fuse is internally wired but there is not a pin on the other side. (so, no output wire) feeding over to the C1035 connector.
Since this is a (UNUSED) fuse location, somewhere Ford wanted to save (PENNIES) and removed the internal contact for the main power feed.
I am going to say, if you have a physical fuse in spot #24 then you have (one side) powered, if it is empty (it's completely) dead.
This may be a (Unseen) & (Unknown) Covid - If is not needed why make the PCB with power for it.

Just checked and I do have fuse #24, so I plan on tapping it tomorrow! Sorry that yours does not have a line in on power. I think fuse #22 would be my next option if I didn't have #24

 

[gannbino2001]

It is this one... It is hot when the key is on. I moved my radio feed to the inside fuse box but that one worked well.
I really would like a power feed that is hot when the radio is hot.

What fuse did you use in the inside fuse box?

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