Volvo XC70 2013 - Volvo XC70 rear cargo fuse box help, GPS tracker

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Sat 29 Apr 2023 08:34
Volvo XC70 2013 - Volvo XC70 rear cargo fuse box help, GPS tracker - James Girdler

Hi All,

Need some help, wiring in a GPS tracker on my car, using the rear cargo fuse box which currently has 3 connections being used, tailgate lights and heater. There are no pins at the back of the connector slots in any of the others, so I can't use my surplus dash cam cables with jumpers connectors. The only free slot is No. 11 which is unused and a trailer hitch option, and the only one with metal pins. Only thing is it's a smaller connection and I can't find what connector to use. For someone who knows what they're talking about might be a simple fix. It's a 40amp capacity slot, but I was going to use a 2amp fuse to avoid electrical fires if there's an issue. I just need to find what connector to fixed the positive cable of the tracker to and then slot it in the slot .I've currently attached the neg to a ground but just need help with the final steps. I bought a fuse from Halfords, which is 40amp, which fits the slot, it's a block fuse, but don't think this is what I need. Someone said just use spade connectors and slot on the pins. But would that be safe and for both pos and negative cables of the tracker?

Thanks

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Sat 29 Apr 2023 10:07
Volvo XC70 2013 - Volvo XC70 rear cargo fuse box help, GPS tracker - elekie&a/c doctor
There are no specific pins that fit the fuse contacts, but you can use an “add a circuit “ piggy back fuse holder . Available on line . Just make sure you get the correct type . There are at least 4 different sizes depending on type of fuse used in your box .
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