Littlefuse tap?

[RangerVet]

Attempting to tap into the fuse panel by the passenger footwell. I pushed the Littlefuse adaptor in put it does not feel right. It just falls right out. I tried sticking it back in and taping it down with some real sticky plumbers tape which holds real good but I am not getting any power. The Littlefuse seems to be the correct size but the blades are a bit wider than what is in my 05 Ranger. Any tips?

 

[RangerVet]

This is with the key in the on position. I was tapping into the blower relay fuse. The blower does not run now either. I will wait for daylight tomorrow and work on it some more.

 

[Dirtman]

There's two style fuse taps for the mini ATM fuses and one of them does not work. (First make sure you have a mini ATM tap and not an ATC) The fuse panel on the ranger is recessed so the fuse tap needs to be longer than normal. Make sure you have the right one. What you have pictured is obviously a generic photo but the blades don't look long enough.(looks like an ATC)

The style on the left works, the style on the right does not.

 

[Snoranger]

The style on the right is for the low profile mini fuse.

 

[RangerVet]

I may have hooked things up the wrong way. This video explains the "load" side and the "draw" side. Very interesting:

 

[Dirtman]

The wire should point north.

 

[RangerVet]

Thanks. Now working great. Difficult to cram my old tubby body under that dash panel to see what I'm working on. Much better than paying a mechanic ultra dollars to work on it though!