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How Do You Access the Passenger Compartment Fuse Box?

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#1 ·
I've got too many projects going on right now in preparation for next week's trip so I'll just pull the fuse for the cargo lights instead of wiring in a kill switch. Still have to figure out if it's #25 or #32 , and have to figure out how to access the passenger compartment fuse box. I see the OBDII access panel, I've removed the other small one near the driver's "bottle holder" and have no idea what that accesses, but I'm not sure if you pull the entire plastic panel off or what to get to the fuse box.
Anybody here accessed the fuse box yet? Manual and pictures in it are not very clear.
 
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Thanks, that should get me going. Blizzard out there today, so that project will have to wait. Are you going to wire in a switch eventually?
 
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Yes it is, but if it allows me to skip cutting the wire to install a switch it's worth the price.
So......before I order, what is the size/style for our 10 amp fuse #32 ?
 
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Ok narrowed it down:
"The second most common is the blade fuse (ATO or ATC) which is the type most often found in your vehicle's fuse box. Large blade fuses are used in some fuse holders and may be referred to as a MAXI fuse."
 
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ATO is 19.1 mm across the plastic. I believe ATO and ATOC are same thing but one is propriatory, but not sure.

Mini is 10.9 mm across plastic

Low profile mini is same, but shorter in length.
 
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Micro02 is 14.1
03 is a three blade.
 
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Thanks! Must be a mini, 10.9 mm.
 
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#17 ·
Alan,

Thank you for contacting us. The difference between the BX88271 and the BX88272 is the type of mini fuse it is. If you vehicle used ATM mini fuse, which is common in Honda vehicles, then you would use the BX88271. If you just need a mini fuse then you would use the BX88272. I suggest double checking your owner’s manual as to which type of fuses the vehicle requires. If you have any questions please let me know.

Thank you,


Ok so which one? Not a Honda but not exactly a Chevy either. Guessing BX88272, but really don't want to order based on a guess. Anyone know?
 
#19 ·
A temporary solution would be to unplug the cargo lights for your trip. When you get home work on a permanent switch solution. Lights have plug connectors in the black wireway. You could leave the cover off the wireway so plug for front two lights is easily plugged back in.
 
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Ok so Blue Ox is about as clear as Ford with their part numbers and descriptions.
As I had suspected, ATM is Mini, but they list two different ones, one for mini and one for ATM.
They are identicle, in description and in the photos. It took Amazon to clear up the confusion , one is long lead and the other is short. I just read Ortons suggestion a minute after ordering. Guess I'll stick with it. I could always try to peddle it in a campground at a discount to someone with a toad .
 
#23 ·
Doesn't resemble the fuse information in the Owner's Manual which came with my van,
but
the information there in this California vehicle manufactured 11/2014 is incorrect anyway.
Having spent an hour in the vehicle with a Ford parts person trying to determine spare fuses
to take through Central America.
Fortunately it's a base model so some panels are empty. Still a lot of fuses though.
Still trying to find the word fuse in the Helm subscription Workshop Manual/Electrical.
 
#26 ·
Rick, it is secured by spring-friction clips. It does pry out, but takes nerve racking effort. It has 3 or four metal/plastic male insert clips.

It's not all that easy to put back either! Some lube after the fact is worthwhile.

I had to use needle nose to remove the 7a micro fuse for my cabin lights.
 
#27 ·
Yeah it was a year ago, I think I just pulled hard.
 
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