2022 Fuse Box Connection

[freedom35]

Hey guys,

 

Have any of you connected to either of the fuse boxes in a newer Connect?

 

I have a 2022 model, and I have a DC-DC battery charger that needs to be connected to an ignition switched voltage source.  I looked at both fuse boxes (engine and under glove box), and I can't figure out a good way to tap into these.

Is there a better way to connect to the system without going into the fuse box?

 

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Andrewcrow_11]

I’m in the same boat trying to connect my dashcam, best thing I’ve seen short of just adding a auxiliary fuse box is a fuse tap, just make sure you use a micro2 fuse tap as a mini fuse tap wont fit 

 

the fuse box in engine bay is the easier one to access imo 

[freedom35]

4 hours ago, Andrewcrow_11 said:

I’m in the same boat trying to connect my dashcam, best thing I’ve seen short of just adding a auxiliary fuse box is a fuse tap, just make sure you use a micro2 fuse tap as a mini fuse tap wont fit 

 

the fuse box in engine bay is the easier one to access imo 

 

I checked all the fuses in the passenger/glove box area and didn't find any that are on only with the ignition.

The fuse box in the engine bay is definitely more accessible, but I don't see a good way to use a fuse tap in there.  The whole thing is sealed and needs to be removed to even check or replace a fuse.  

[lowspeedpursuit]

I mostly logged in to say I just watched a video of someone accessing the 2019+ engine bay power distribution box, and that's almost the worst thing I've ever seen. Even if you were interested in doing the work, I imagine installing a fusetap in there would compromise the weatherproofness, which is probably the whole point of the goofy setup.

 

Looking at the '22 glove box fuse key, I would double-check 2, 9, and 21. All that shit seems the most likely to be on switched power.

 

If there's really nothing there, I guess you're tapping wires. Try to pick one that won't totally break everything if it fails. I like rear wipers.

[Andrewcrow_11]

7 hours ago, freedom35 said:

 

I checked all the fuses in the passenger/glove box area and didn't find any that are on only with the ignition.

The fuse box in the engine bay is definitely more accessible, but I don't see a good way to use a fuse tap in there.  The whole thing is sealed and needs to be removed to even check or replace a fuse.  

I noticed after taking this out there’s a small gap on the left between where the fuse block clips back in and the body, if you decide to use a fuse tap you could run the cable through the gap if it’s long enough 

[Obeisance]

I chose to avoid the fuse box, since it was too complicated. Instead, I bought some USB mini cables and made a reversible splice into the center console USB power line. This gives my dashcam a switched, 5V supply. I don't know if this has enough power for more than USB devices, though. I routed the dashcam USB cable through the dashboard and up the right side a-pillar (watch out not to block the airbag) to reach the camera.

 

I used Molex Part Number: 111015-0200 (USB mini B plug, polarization A, to USB A receptacle), and

Molex Part Number: 111019-2010 (USB mini B plug to USB mini B receptacle, polarization A).

 

I had to cut the keyways into the USB mini B parts, but other than that, it was fairly straightforward.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 21, 2022 by Obeisance

[Obeisance]

Here's the cable installed in the space under the center console.