I'm confused

[chrsbe]

Who has dug deep into the fuse box under the ignition key? I need your help.

My Wolfbox is currently connected to fuse FC23 using a piggyback fuse tap. When the PWR switch in the overhead switch panel is turned on, the Wolfbox powers up as well. I would like to change this so that it only receives power when the ignition key is turned on.

Which fuse should I use instead?
Merci beaucoup
C

 

[landmannnn]

FC12 should work.

 

[derek_zoolander]

or 21, as I think the center console outlets are ignition only

 

[Tenac]

I've been meaning to adjust mine too let us know what works out for you.

 

[Rockpool]

I used 22 (USB) - it was convenient and accessory-controlled.

 

[Clark Kent]

I'll insert a file note that the cockpit fuses can vary slightly according to the distribution region. The layout might also vary with the MY so refer to your fuse card as the primary source of information.

This is the fuse card for my AU delivered MY23:
- The blacked out fuse number positions are not wired.
- FC10 is omitted (no e-call).
- Positions FC18 to FC23 are accessories fuses (power with key on).
- Positions FC10 to FC17 are live fuses.

I'm using FC12 (head unit) and FC23 (rear 12v outlet). My Wolfbox also comes on with the PWR switch because the rear 12v outlet is active with the PWR switch on. I push the power button on the bottom of the mirror to turn it off.

 

[Zimm]

They sell a lead that plugs into the obd port. No piggyback bullshit.

 

[TD5-90]

I'll insert a file note that the cockpit fuses can vary slightly according to the distribution region. The layout might also vary with the MY so refer to your fuse card as the primary source of information.

This is the fuse card for my AU delivered MY23:
- The blacked out fuse number positions are not wired.
- FC10 is omitted (no e-call).
- Positions FC18 to FC23 are accessories fuses (power with key on).
- Positions FC10 to FC17 are live fuses.

I'm using FC12 (head unit) and FC23 (rear 12v outlet). My Wolfbox also comes on with the PWR switch because the rear 12v outlet is active with the PWR switch on. I push the power button on the bottom of the mirror to turn it off.

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One point you may want to check is whether the (likely small) Wolfbox wiring gauge is appropriate to blow a EDIT 20A fuse (#12) in a case of fault if you directly connect to it.

 

[Clark Kent]

One point you may want to check is whether the (likely small) Wolfbox wiring gauge is appropriate to blow a 30A fuse in a case of fault if you directly connect to it.

I'm not quite following you there.
I have a fuse tap in those two slots. The fuse ratings for the headunit and 12v outlet are unchanged. The fuses facing the Wolfbox are 7.5amp so a short to ground on either the constant power or ignition power circuit will go open circuit at ~7.5 amps maximum current.

 

[TD5-90]

I'm not quite following you there.
I have a fuse tap in those two slots. The fuse ratings for the headunit and 12v outlet are unchanged. The fuses facing the Wolfbox are 7.5amp so a short to ground on either the constant power or ignition power circuit will go open circuit at ~7.5 amps maximum current.

Should be easy to follow...
_If_ you (sb else) have an additional low-amperage fuse towards the WB: Fine.
If not, and you (or sb else with no deeper knowledge) connects sth like the the WB directly with a low gauge wire assuming he's "fused" by the e.g. 20A of fuse #12, then there might be a problem.

 

[CRH]

Who has dug deep into the fuse box under the ignition key? I need your help.

My Wolfbox is currently connected to fuse FC23 using a piggyback fuse tap. When the PWR switch in the overhead switch panel is turned on, the Wolfbox powers up as well. I would like to change this so that it only receives power when the ignition key is turned on.

Which fuse should I use instead?
Merci beaucoup
C
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This is how I have mine wired up and it goes on and off with the ignition, not saying it's correct but it works. 2023 model

 

[Tenac]

Okay I got around to testing, reminder this is a My24 US truck... But FO23,22,21 all come on with the pwr switch in the overhead. My goal along with the OP was too find a fuse that does not power the wolfbox with the overhead PWR switch turned on. I also tested F03 and that comes on as well. Any suggestions before I just test every one of them?? lol

 

[Tenac]

Quick update no fuse in that panel that allows for piggy back stays off when PWR switch on the overhead panel is switched on. Damn

 

[CRH]

Okay I got around to testing, reminder this is a My24 US truck... But FO23,22,21 all come on with the pwr switch in the overhead. My goal along with the OP was too find a fuse that does not power the wolfbox with the overhead PWR switch turned on. I also tested F03 and that comes on as well. Any suggestions before I just test every one of them?? lol

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If you can workout where mine are from the image above, you don't need any additional power switches on, it just turns on and off with the ignition

 

[Tom109]

Quick update no fuse in that panel that allows for piggy back stays off when PWR switch on the overhead panel is switched on. Damn

What about wiring to the Int1 or Int2 switch? Leave the switch ON and it’s ignition active. Flip it OFF when you flip the Pwr switch ON but don’t want the WB.

 

[Tenac]

If you can workout where mine are from the image above, you don't need any additional power switches on, it just turns on and off with the ignition

Not looking for additional power. What I'm trying to do is reduce the amount of draw on the batteries say when running my starlink and fridge by used the always on power switch mounted overhead. It also turns on all the fuses in that panel even the ones controlled by ignition switch.

 

[Tenac]

What about wiring to the Int1 or Int2 switch? Leave the switch ON and it’s ignition active. Flip it OFF when you flip the Pwr switch ON but don’t want the WB.

Yeah I was thinking this but they are tied up too under lights and chase lights.... and really like the method of ignition switch really controlling it all the time.

 

[CRH]

Yeah I was thinking this but they are tied up too under lights and chase lights.... and really like the method of ignition switch really controlling it all the time.

I'm getting a bit confused too. My wiring has meant the WolfBox is controlled by the ignition only, no other requirements. Is this what you want or something else?

 

[Tenac]

I'm getting a bit confused too. My wiring has meant the WolfBox is controlled by the ignition only, no other requirements. Is this what you want or something else?

You might not have the overhead switches in your's but there is a PWR switch that enables Power to your INT/EXT switches. However it also powers the 12v outlets and USB's inside the truck. So when the wolfbox is plugged into the fuse panel it also comes on with the PWR switch that is overhead. So say I'm chilling outside doing some laptop work with my starlink that is powered by one of me EXT ports on the roof. I turn the truck off I need the PWR switch on to keep power. But that also means my wolfbox just sits there on as well. Trying to avoid having that wolfbox on when the PWR switch is on. (yes it does also work with ignition normally as well like yours) but the PWR switch also keeps it on.

 

[CRH]

You might not have the overhead switches in your's but there is a PWR switch that enables Power to your INT/EXT switches. However it also powers the 12v outlets and USB's inside the truck. So when the wolfbox is plugged into the fuse panel it also comes on with the PWR switch that is overhead. So say I'm chilling outside doing some laptop work with my starlink that is powered by one of me EXT ports on the roof. I turn the truck off I need the PWR switch on to keep power. But that also means my wolfbox just sits there on as well. Trying to avoid having that wolfbox on when the PWR switch is on. (yes it does also work with ignition normally as well like yours) but the PWR switch also keeps it on.

I do have the additional power switches/external outlets but I haven't tried turning the power switch on to see if it turns the WolfBox on, like I said, I was getting a bit confused too. I will have a look and report back