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Electrical relay/fuse box relocation

mgmyota

mgmyota

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Does anyone else have this small relay/fuse box that's bolted to the fender next to the main relay/fuse box? I just installed my power trays and need to figure out a spot and way to relocate and mount it. I'm thinking about just screwing it to the main fuse box but I'd like to hear everyone's input.
 

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mgmyota said:
Does anyone else have this small relay/fuse box that's bolted to the fender next to the main relay/fuse box? I just installed my power trays and need to figure out a spot and way to relocate and mount it. I'm thinking about just screwing it to the main fuse box but I'd like to hear everyone's input.
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My 2020 TRD Sport does not. Used truck? I'm thinking aftermarket something or another.
 
HiterSixOne said:
My 2020 TRD Sport does not. Used truck? I'm thinking aftermarket something or another.
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nope, bought it brand new. Only thing I can think of is it might go to the additional fan that was added to my a/c system. The wire loom is factory but I haven't traced where it goes. Guess I might have to try and find its end.
 
mgmyota said:
nope, bought it brand new. Only thing I can think of is it might go to the additional fan that was added to my a/c system. The wire loom is factory but I haven't traced where it goes. Guess I might have to try and find its end.
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That would be it then most likely as electric fans have huge amperage draw on start up. If you want to be sure then check one of the leads out of the box, betting a wire or two run to the fan(s). The other way is to have someone kick the AC on while you listen to that box, you should hear the relay(s) kick over.
 
HiterSixOne said:
That would be it then most likely as electric fans have huge amperage draw on start up. If you want to be sure then check one of the leads out of the box, betting a wire or two run to the fan(s). The other way is to have someone kick the AC on while you listen to that box, you should hear the relay(s) kick over.
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Okay good idea, I'll have to try that
 
Can you stuff it under the panel you made, next to the factory fuse box? I have some space under there on mine where there’s an additional relay box. Not sure if it’s the same box or not
 
StormtrooperPRO said:
Can you stuff it under the panel you made, next to the factory fuse box? I have some space under there on mine where there’s an additional relay box. Not sure if it’s the same box or not
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Doesn’t seem like the harness is long enough. I have that small fuse box next to the main fuse box as well. This is another small one most likely for the second fan the dealership installed. Might just use some really strong Velcro honestly. Don’t really want to put anymore holes in the truck lol
 
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