I see people are running power for their radars and dash cams to the fuse box by the driver's footwell. I was curious, after adding a tap there is no way to get the cover back on obviously. Is there something you are all doing or buying to cover the fuses, or are you just running it naked?
Fuse box left uncovered when hardwiring something?
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LastCahEvah
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Run mine without the cover
thedvsmonkey
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I run without the cover since there's no way it'll go back on with those add-a-fuses inserted.
Lollerskates
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Also run mine without the cover with no issues.
Saw some custom covers you can buy online that will allow room for the wire taps, but currently out of stock. Not sure if they plan on making more, or if there are other companies that make them.
Extended Fuse Cover - 4Runner - Limited Runs
– MESO CUSTOMS LLC
Saw some custom covers you can buy online that will allow room for the wire taps, but currently out of stock. Not sure if they plan on making more, or if there are other companies that make them.
Extended Fuse Cover - 4Runner - Limited Runs
– MESO CUSTOMS LLC
captain_moly
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I used a little rat-tailed file to create matching grooves in the cover and the fusebox to let the new wires sneak in under the edge of the cover. They're a little snug, but I like knowing that the fusebox still has protection from dust/water/salt!
billiamwu
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I just cut mine to get the cover to fit back on and have the tap extend out. It works OK, but I must have kicked the cover the other day when getting in/out and it came off along with the fuse tap.
I've been eyeing these for a long time, hope they come in stock soon. I have a script refreshing the page every 6 hours to look for any changes in the code...pretty sure I'll be their first purchase on that item.
I've been eyeing these for a long time, hope they come in stock soon. I have a script refreshing the page every 6 hours to look for any changes in the code...pretty sure I'll be their first purchase on that item.
ElectroBoy
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I got lucky earlier this year and ordered the MESO cover when they happened to be in stock. If works real well to cover any fuse taps or other wires you’ve added.
You can click on the “Email Me When Available” button. Then keep checking the page to see when they make another production run, in case they’re in stock before you get notified.
Thanks everyone for responding!
Incredible link! Thank you!! Hope they come back in stock.
Any chance you could share a photo? Please? Thank you!
Thanks for the suggestion. I thought about doing that, but I am not precise and bet I cut the hole for the wrong area haha
Incredible link! Thank you!! Hope they come back in stock.
Any chance you could share a photo? Please? Thank you!
Thanks for the suggestion. I thought about doing that, but I am not precise and bet I cut the hole for the wrong area haha
2112 R
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Naked.
I have 3 different taps for stuff.
Last time I happened to be at the dealership for wife's car stuff I brought in the little plastic cover and asked if they had a part # for it.
Theory was to cut some holes where the taps are to protect the other fuses as there is a lot of mud/dirt/sand that gets all over the place when out on the trails and camping.
Parts guy said he couldn't find one and said maybe I'd have to buy the whole fuse assembly to get a new cover, which was not worth it, they run a few hundred last I checked.
When we're at the junk yards I keep an eye out for 5th gens just to see if I can find the small plastic cover one day.
I have 3 different taps for stuff.
Last time I happened to be at the dealership for wife's car stuff I brought in the little plastic cover and asked if they had a part # for it.
Theory was to cut some holes where the taps are to protect the other fuses as there is a lot of mud/dirt/sand that gets all over the place when out on the trails and camping.
Parts guy said he couldn't find one and said maybe I'd have to buy the whole fuse assembly to get a new cover, which was not worth it, they run a few hundred last I checked.
When we're at the junk yards I keep an eye out for 5th gens just to see if I can find the small plastic cover one day.
IanMohammed
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I did initially but then installed the painless fuse block cause electrical issues scare the crap out of me. Now I just run the stuff to the engine bay for the most part.
Ha. I saw this thread and started searching for the cover part# ... I guess I'll stop that process lol. I'm sure that web site link for (out of stock) extended cover is a 3d print. If I have some time/get board at work I might give a try (or request a favor of co-worker) ... must be one of the simpler projects to give a whirl. But yeah, I think a engine bay power distribution board is in my future. :nerd:
9runner
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5th gen 4runner fuse box extended cover
for 2014-2019 You can use something like this
5th Gen 2014+ Toyota 4Runner red extended fuse box cover with cable opening | eBay
5th Gen 2014+ Toyota 4Runner black extended fuse box cover with cable opening | eBay
for 2020
2020 Toyota 4Runner Black Fuse Box Cover with Side Slots | eBay
for 2014-2019 You can use something like this
5th Gen 2014+ Toyota 4Runner red extended fuse box cover with cable opening | eBay
5th Gen 2014+ Toyota 4Runner black extended fuse box cover with cable opening | eBay
for 2020
2020 Toyota 4Runner Black Fuse Box Cover with Side Slots | eBay
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Hey Guys,
I am too new here to post a new thread, but I will respond here since it is relevant. I am from over at the 3IS Lexus forums, where we had a similar issue with the fuse cover and an "Add a circuit" style connector not allowing the cover to fit. I modeled up a cover for this, and while looking for fuse diagrams, I come across the 5th gen 4runner cover, which in appearance is identical to the IS's, and also looks the same as the 6th gen 4runner.
Anyways, just trying to help out some other Toyota bros, if this helps you. I may put this up on thingiverse in the future, but considering that people are selling similar items, I would hate to see someone selling my model back to our community. With that being said, I will provide the 3D printing files free of charge to anyone that is a member of T4R.org, just PM me and I will get them to you, so that you can print your own. You will want to print this out of ABS for the interior temps that happen in a vehicle.
For those of you that do not have a printer, or are unable to print in ABS, I own a small 3d printer business, and can work something out with you if you PM me.
I am too new here to post a new thread, but I will respond here since it is relevant. I am from over at the 3IS Lexus forums, where we had a similar issue with the fuse cover and an "Add a circuit" style connector not allowing the cover to fit. I modeled up a cover for this, and while looking for fuse diagrams, I come across the 5th gen 4runner cover, which in appearance is identical to the IS's, and also looks the same as the 6th gen 4runner.
Anyways, just trying to help out some other Toyota bros, if this helps you. I may put this up on thingiverse in the future, but considering that people are selling similar items, I would hate to see someone selling my model back to our community. With that being said, I will provide the 3D printing files free of charge to anyone that is a member of T4R.org, just PM me and I will get them to you, so that you can print your own. You will want to print this out of ABS for the interior temps that happen in a vehicle.
For those of you that do not have a printer, or are unable to print in ABS, I own a small 3d printer business, and can work something out with you if you PM me.
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nglayton
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Would love a copy of the 3D files. Can't PM you for some reason.....
I got your message, and sent you the file.
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ElectroBoy
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The fuse box layout changed for the 2020 model year. I’m not sure if the physical size did also. I have a 2018 ORP. The cover is 41mm X 91mm on the inside that would snap over the fuse block. Does this sound like your design?
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You are right, I think it was the 6th gen that I saw, because the tab on top on the 5th geb is on the opposite side as well...
As far as the inner dimension, I could easily change that to match, but getting correct dimensions for the tab on top may be problematic, and that tab has a locating hole in it to grab a tab... The ID is 40mmx103ish.
As far as the inner dimension, I could easily change that to match, but getting correct dimensions for the tab on top may be problematic, and that tab has a locating hole in it to grab a tab... The ID is 40mmx103ish.
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