What fuse tap do I need?

I have an 89 Laredo, need to use a fuse tap on the drivers side fuse panel. Do I need an ATC fuse tap, ATM, etc? I assume ATC. I read somebody saying that's wrong as well, though. So, what tap do I need, or in other words, what kind of fuses does it take?

strip the wire you want to use poke a hole insert wire wrap it around solder it seal it with electrical tape. you can get an inline fuse holder for that. Amazon has them as well as any auto store really

https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-0400...1491018949&sr=8-3&keywords=inline+fuse+holder

Fuse taps can bend the connectors in the fuse so if you need to take it out the original fuse risks falling out.

What are you trying to do? Do you want constant power or switched power (ignition on)?

Most times when I need switched power I go to the "power acc" plug, right next to the clock fuse. I use an inline fuse. This plug is often empty, it may be already used if you have the trailer package.

Believe it is a ATO fuse, but won't swear to it. For me they have always been mini, maxi and regular spade fuses. The mini and maxi weren't used until later years.

zachtyler said:

I have an 89 Laredo, <snip>what kind of fuses does it take?

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OK I have to ask, didn't you look?

What are you trying to hook up?

Saudade said:

OK I have to ask, didn't you look?

What are you trying to hook up?

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It sounds funny but I haven't been with my rig for a little while. I've been out of town. I assumed it took the older, bigger ATO/ATC fuses. But, just the other day some guy was saying it was a different fuse you can't get anymore. I have since solved this issue. Thanks.

8Mud said:

What are you trying to do? Do you want constant power or switched power (ignition on)?

Most times when I need switched power I go to the "power acc" plug, right next to the clock fuse. I use an inline fuse. This plug is often empty, it may be already used if you have the trailer package.

Believe it is a ATO fuse, but won't swear to it. For me they have always been mini, maxi and regular spade fuses. The mini and maxi weren't used until later years.

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Thanks. I never thought about using that little plug. It's just a backup camera and monitor. It is 5 amps. I will have to take a look at the Power Acc plug, what kind of connector do you use? Would a simple male spade work?

Edit: I checked and there are no open spots. The only open ones go straight to the battery.

A good spot to tap into for something like that is the cigar lighter, violet/ orange wire. Radio fuse and actually the fuse for acc out on the fuse block. That circuit has a relatively large fuse 15 amp, use an inline 5 amp fuse for your backup camera.

The fuse block is vulnerable to getting kicked on occasion, anything sticking out is more vulnerable. If you do decide on a piggy back fuse I'd keep a spare around just in case. The Clock fuse or the Radio fuse would be your best bets for a piggy back. At $5-6 a pop piggy back fuses are kind of overpriced. A T tap connector and an inline fuse might be a better alternative. The best result is usually always to strip back a little insulation, wrap and solder, quality electrical tape or shrink tubing.

Reliability is usually solder, shrink tubing or tape first, crimp connector next, T tap last. I don't know where piggy back fuses fit in, likely to be low on the reliability list.