![]() 04/08/2017 at 16:44 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
Is it a bad idea to mount my secondary fuse panel on top of the relay box?
Advantages: easy access, shortest input and output lines.
Disadvantages: Need to disconnect when I need to reach the relays. Risk of mounting hardware interfering with components inside, or falling off.
The box is safety rated for engine compartment installs.
Alternate location: on the fender behind the relay box. There are preexisting holes, but I lose acces to two circuits and it’s a bit close to that other doohickey.
I could also go to the far side of the engine bay and pass through a different grommet, but that means running my power line across the top of the radiator, which I’m trying to avoid.
What do you suggest, Oppo?
![]() 04/08/2017 at 17:00 |
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No, not a bad idea. Here is the main CPU ( I think) mounted on the battery cover of my equinox. Just leave enough slack to move it out of the way.
![]() 04/08/2017 at 17:19 |
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What about here, mounted sideways? Would that work?
![]() 04/08/2017 at 18:30 |
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Yep, make a bracket that reaches those two existing bolts and holds it flat. You should be able to fab it from angle alum even..
Otherwise I would look at those existing holes along the inside of the hood lips where UT highlighted- on mine they were threaded nut for options that it didn’t come with. Mine are currently holding relays.
![]() 04/08/2017 at 19:01 |
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Nope, the panel is too thick and won’t clear the hood struts.
![]() 04/08/2017 at 19:06 |
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I’m looking at making a vertical bracket for between the relay box and the other doohickeys, using the existing bolts. There will be room for the circuit breaker there, too.
![]() 04/08/2017 at 19:07 |
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Ah, bummer, I was worried about that strut.