Hardwiring Dash Cam with Add-A-Fuse (1 Viewer)

[brownfox]

This is getting personal now. I need to know what’s wrong with it.

 

[Davio6]

Did you put TWO fuses in the Add-a fuse? I didn't see them both at first, then figured to add a second device, I would need a second fuse. Only one of the fuses is needed for the additional device, but if you don't have a fuse in the right slot, it won't work.
Good luck,
Dave

 

[rafiki2]

Im an a******. It wasn't grounded well and I didn't understand the difference between 12v ignition and 12v acc. I was plugging into ignition and not turning the car on and had a s*** ground.

 

[rafiki2]

updated the first post with a half baked DIY. thanks for your help

 

[rafiki2]

this pic is more clear

 

[rafiki2]

Action shot

Cool bus pulled up next to us. (Also Florida flex).

Not a bad spot to get mad at a crappy ground.

 

[Ayune]

There is 12V present in the overhead console where the sunroof controls and map lights are. There is also plenty of room to add a cigarette-lighter-style 5V USB converter up there. That’s what I did and it works fine. The 12V is already fused too.

 

[brownfox]

I knew it would be something simple. My sense of relief for you is immense. I need a cigarette.

 

[rafiki2]

There is 12V present in the overhead console where the sunroof controls and map lights are. There is also plenty of room to add a cigarette-lighter-style 5V USB converter up there. That’s what I did and it works fine. The 12V is already fused too.

Wanted The camera to turn on and off with no added work. I would forget it On and off at the worst times.

Wanted it turn on/off with car.

 

[Ayune]

Wanted The camera to turn on and off with no added work. I would forget it On and off at the worst times.
Needed it to switched with the car on/off

The overhead console map light power is switched like that. It turns on when you unlock the doors and off when you lock the doors, or after 15 mins. of inactivity or something like that. Just like the door courtesy lights. It’s perfect for a dash cam, I’ve had mine hooked up that way for over a year now.

 

[rafiki2]

I knew it would be something simple. My sense of relief for you is immense. I need a cigarette.

Hahaha yeah smoke an extra one for me

 

[rafiki2]

The overhead console map light power is switched like that. It turns on when you unlock the doors and off when you lock the doors, or after 15 mins. of inactivity or something like that. Just like the door courtesy lights. It’s perfect for a dash cam, I’ve had mine hooked up that way for over a year now.

Well **** me

 

[badlander]

Add -A-Fuse plugs are orientataion specific. If you have it plugged in and get no power out of it it's probably because you have it plugged in backwards. Flip it around and point it in the opposite direction and plug it back in and it will work. This is because only one of the blade sockets for each fuse location is hot. The other socket is the load side - no power outputted. It matters which way you plug the Add -A-Fuse in. Read the instructions on the package......

 

[FrankieJoe14]

The overhead console map light power is switched like that. It turns on when you unlock the doors and off when you lock the doors, or after 15 mins. of inactivity or something like that. Just like the door courtesy lights. It’s perfect for a dash cam, I’ve had mine hooked up that way for over a year now.

What cable do you use for this?

 

[SoCal_80]

this pic is more clear



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Hello..Just wanted to confirm you pulled the ACC fuse, placed the adapter in its place, added the fuse, wired it and you were good to go?

 

[rafiki2]

Add -A-Fuse plugs are orientataion specific. If you have it plugged in and get no power out of it it's probably because you have it plugged in backwards. Flip it around and point it in the opposite direction and plug it back in and it will work. This is because only one of the blade sockets for each fuse location is hot. The other socket is the load side - no power outputted. It matters which way you plug the Add -A-Fuse in. Read the instructions on the package......

good to know. I think this was definitely part of my problem while testing. I unfortunately didn't have any instructions because it was an add on to the hard wire kit i bought.

 

[rafiki2]

Hello..Just wanted to confirm you pulled the ACC fuse, placed the adapter in its place, added the fuse, wired it and you were good to go?

I ended up putting it in slot 15 (empty) in the table in the first post. ACC im sure would work, it was a fitment issue with the add-a-fuse dongle.

 

[SoCal_80]

I ended up putting it in slot 15 (empty) in the table in the first post. ACC im sure would work, it was a fitment issue with the add-a-fuse dongle.

Thank you Sir....I am out of town this week but need to check to see if 15 is also empty on my 2006. Thank you again!

 

[nbailz]

I have a spare Viofo A129 dual cam that i plan on installing in my 02 LX.

It requires this hardwire kit for parking mode, which i want: Amazon product ASIN B07M8DG2LG
This kit has a wire for ACC as well as ignition.

After reading above, it sounds like i can tap into ACC (#3) using this: Amazon product ASIN B01DYQM6EO
And then i can tap right into ignition using the blank #15 slot...i haven't checked, but assuming that's blank. OR i can tap into the auto-dim mirror area. I'd rather not have to splice, so it sounds like an alternative tap option is #23 (rear wiper 15 amp).

Am i missing anything?

 

[ghong14]

Hey guys,

I originally made this post because I was having issues doing a SIMPLE hardwire of a dash camera. So I figured id write the details down while they are still fresh in my head because I did wayyyy too much digging to find a stupid problem.

I hate messy cables and I think the dash cam is a no brainer for all the city driving in Florida I do. Under $100 insurance policy.

I mounted the camera behind the rearview mirror. I never seen it while driving.

Using Interior trim removal tools.
$5 on amazon.
They look like this

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Very simply run a "dash camera hardwire kit" from the center of headliner towards the driver side, down the driver side "A" pillar. Then south down the door rubber door molding/ interior trim pieces.

Mine was a 10ft Mini USB to red (power) and black(ground) wires on the other end. There are two things inline
1. a 12v (truck)to 5v(camera) converter
2. 10 amp fuse

Hardwire kit looks like this.

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Mine did not have that fuse looking thing at the end of the red wire. So I had to separately purchase this.
This fuse looking this is separately called a "Add-A-Fuse"

Looks like this. ATM Mini Blade.

If you end up piggy backing on one you put the original fuse in the bottom slot. and new fuse (aftermarket) in the top slot. I already had a 10amp fuse inline and put another 3amp fuse in the top slot. since I took an empty slot I didn't put anything in the bottom slot.
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This is on my 2004 I had an empty slot. Put the Add a Fuse in it and closed the cover and was done! Super easy.
I used open slot 15

This fuse box is where I got my power. This fuse box is on the left side of the the driver side foot well. Take off the foot rest. and the plastic 1.5ft trim piece off. everything pulls. no tools required. There is a black plastic case over the fuses pictured below.

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1	PWR OUTLET	15	Power outlets
2	CIG	15	Cigarette lighter
3	ACC	7.5	Instrument panel light
4	AM1	7.5	Multiport fuel injection system/Sequential multiport fuel injection system
5	DEFOG	20	Rear window defogger
6	AHC-B	15	Active height control suspension (AHC)
7	FUEL HTR	20	Fuel heater
8	POWER HTR	7.5	Power heater
9	AHC-IG	20	Active height control suspension (AHC)
10	EFI NO.2	10	Emission control system
10	ECD NO.2	10	Emission control system
11	GAUGE1	10	Gauges and meters
12	ECU-IG1	10	Multiport fuel injection system/Sequential multiport fuel injection system
13	ECU-B1	10	Navigation system
14	DBL LOCK	15	Double lock system
15	BATT CHARGE	30	Trailer charging system
16	A/C	15	Air conditioning system
17	STOP	15	Stop lights
18	OBD-2	7.5	On-board diagnosis system
19	IDEL UP	7.5	Idle-up system
20	LH SEAT	30	Power seat system
21	DOOR	25	Power door lock system, Power windows
22	SUN ROOF	25	Electronic moon roof
23	RR WIPER	15	Rear wiper system

Important added note from later in the thread:


Add -A-Fuse plugs are orientataion specific. If you have it plugged in and get no power out of it it's probably because you have it plugged in backwards. Flip it around and point it in the opposite direction and plug it back in and it will work. This is because only one of the blade sockets for each fuse location is hot. The other socket is the load side - no power outputted. It matters which way you plug the Add -A-Fuse in.

Hi guys,

Any pointers on how to run the cable from the side panel down to the driver side fuse box. Did you have to take off any of the panels to hide the cables. If so, appreciate some pointers.