Wiring to Fuse Block

[jonny 5]

Has anyone wired to the back of the fuse block? I know some just stick a wire in, but I want a professional look with no wires showing. If anyone has pics post them!

Also will I need to deconnect battery so the airbag doesn't go of??? Read something about you should disconnect battery when working near certain stuff but forgot what

 

[mattadams]

I've done that on my explorer once but it's really nothing major... I just unbolted the fuse block, found the wire I need and spliced into it, that's pretty much it...
I disconnect my battery but not because I'm really worried about the airbags going off but because I'd rather not electrocute myself if I can avoid it .

 

[jonny 5]

How does the wire connect to the fuse block?
Is it one of those crimp/terminal on things

You know the ones you put on the switch.

 

[Crankcase]

Are you looking to tap out of an existing circuit for power, or run something new into the panel for a new accesory?

If you are tapping, then use one of those little connectors that slip over, snap onto the wire and splice it to a new lead.

The police use those on all their connections, and I haven't seen a problem with those failing yet.

 

[jonny 5]

Thanks crankcase