Using Bussman "Fuse Tap" in Fuse Box under dash for Radar Detector Install?

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  1. ibmoses

    ibmoses Junior Member

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    Greetings!

    Installing a Radar Detector in my 2013 Prius. Using a Bussman Fuse Tap (ATM Add-A-Circuit) to provide power by removing the 15amp fuse from the under dash fuse box and replacing with the Fuse Tap.


    It seems the fuses Toyota use are "low profile" and have shorter blades than a ATM fuse....so I am kinda leery about shoving this Fuse Tap in the fuse box. I guess I am looking for some reassurance that it wont damage anything and is OK?

    Any of youse guys use one of these Add a Circuits on a Prius?

    The other issue is I will be forced to leave the cover off the fuse panel, it just snaps on and is really only to provide a legend of the fuse locations and I guess also to prevent something from getting accidentally stuck in there(very highly unlikely)

    Thanks for any input.
     
    #1 ibmoses, Jun 16, 2014
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    It should be fine. The fuse tap will stick out above the low profile fuses & you will not be able to put the cover back on. Looks kinda weird, but how often do you get under the wheel & look at your fuse box?
     
    #2 Epiphany2000, Jun 16, 2014
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    I have that exact setup now (mini ATM fuse tap in a low profile mini ATM fuse slot). It seems to fit ok without damaging the contacts.

    I'm tapping power for my foglights and DRL relays using the same type of fuse tap you are asking about. I have the cover in the glove box.

    I did eventually buy a low profile fuse tap, but never did change it out. The only disadvantage is, you need to have two different sizes of fuses handy.
     
    #3 xliderider, Jun 16, 2014
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    Thanks guys, thats what ai was looking for-some reassurance.
     
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    kinda late reply as I just got my 14' prius v, but I tapped mine on the fuse box under the steering wheel. the only down side with this fuse tap is that you cannot reuse/close the fuse lid.
     
    #5 BruceWonder, Aug 5, 2014
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    Yep, stow the cover in the glove box in case you need to refer to it later for fuse location.

    SCH-I535
     
    #6 xliderider, Aug 5, 2014
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