Blue Ox BX88271 - Manual

BX88271
ATM Mini Fuse ByPass Switch
Installation Instructions
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ALWAYS match the amperage of the fuse in the Fuse ByPass Switch harness to the fuse removed
from the fuse panel.
NEVER install a fuse with more than a 20 amp rating in the Fuse
ByPass Switch harness.
REMOVE any fuse from the Fuse ByPass Switch harness.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Consult the owner’s manual for the
towed vehicle to determine which fuse must be removed from
the “towed” vehicle. Confirm that the pins on the Fuse ByPass Switch wires match the pin sizes on
the fuse you removed. You must have the correct fuse wire ends for your fuse box. If your vehicle is
equipped with a ATM Micro Mini fuse, a ATM Mini fuse of the same rating as the OEM will need to be
installed into the ATM Mini Fuse Bypass Switch holder.
1. Install the two (2) small wire pins into the fuse panel location from where you removed the fuse in
the “towed”. Press in on the pins until fully seated.
Note: On Honda vehicles you will need to press the wire pins to the outside edges of the fuse
opening since these panels have the connectors on the sides of the opening, not at the bottom.
Insure that fuse panel cover can be replaced. If necessary use wire ties (not supplied) to hold the
wiring firmly in place insuring a firm physical and electrical connection.
2. Find a suitable location on a plastic surface (1/4” thick or less) next to the fuse box to mount the
Fuse ByPass. It is highly recommend that installation is on the outer, removable panel used to
access the fuse panel.
Confirm that there is ample space for the switch and that there is no metal behind the area you
have chosen. Be sure that you can reach the back of the Fuse ByPass in order to install the
mounting nut and to reattach the wires.
Note: On 2007 Honda CRV’s, the switch might be mounted on the side of the dash area coin
holder; on newer CRV’s install the Fuse ByPass on the lower dash tray.
3. Carefully drill a 3/4” diameter hole into the plastic panel using a flat power auger. Avoid drilling into
or damaging any nearby wiring.
4. Remove the 2 wires from the switch by carefully and firmly pulling on the connectors one at a time.
5. Place the switch into the hole, install the mounting nut with the serrated side towards the panel
and hand tighten it.
6. Reattach the wires to the switch by sliding the connectors over the terminals on the switch.
7. Slide the black split loom over the wiring connections and if necessary, secure with electrical tape.
8. Tape the wiring if there is any exposed metal in the immediate area of the switch.