So I'm waiting for delivery of a 2023 hyundai elantra dnd I would like to have a wolfbox i07 hardwired for parking mode The installation is pretty straightforward but I don't want to lose my manufacturer warranty do you think it's best I talk to the dealership to install it?
@@onthejob9153 Hi ON THE JOB! Most dealerships will not install an aftermarket device into a customers car, but I think It's worth a shot asking. Cheers!
What are your thoughts on Best Buy’s installers? I’ve heard mixed results i was planning on installing this my self before a road trip but perhaps having them do the work is better idk 🤷
@@ls-33wraith33 Hi LS-33wraith! Ah yes while I have never used them, I have heard the same about being a hit or miss. But I kind of think this is something that I'm seeing more often in the car industry. Some places have really experience tenured techs, some that are learning and some that just don't care LOL Which kind of sucks because this can be scary to a customer, not knowing which of the 3 will work on their car (which was one of the reasons I decided to service my cars myself). My best recommendation would be to look up reviews on the particular place your are thinking of having do the install and also confirming that they are insured, licensed and will guarantee the work. Hope this helps, Cheers!
This is a remarkably thorough and well presented tutorial! It is amazing how many people do not understand the significance of orientation of the fuse tap.
I've done almost everything on my car, from brakes, suspension, and catalytic converter to the engine and engine gaskets. But I've never messed with the electrical system in my car; that's one area I'd rather leave to a professional mechanic. This video explained everything so clearly that I no longer feel afraid to work with my car's fuse box.
Just wanted to say two things: 1, love the 'stash. 2, love that you answer everybody's comments, even months after the post. Thanks for the good and well-delievered info!
All these years installing dash cams or other 12v accessories to the fuse box and I never considered what side of the fuse I should be taking power from. Thank you for the video.
Excellent video. Be aware that if your vehicle’s fuse block is mounted so the fuses are aimed downward, then over time gravity and road vibration may cause the added fuse adapter to become intermittent. The fix is simple, just push the fuse adaptor so it is again fully seated. But, if you are unaware of this potential problem, discovering it on your own can be challenging.
I always wondered why it would matter which fuse you tap power from, since they're all connected to the same battery and alternator with no filtering or anything like that. Maybe this is the reason. With the added weight, the fuse can randomly pull itself out.
@@micahnightwolfif you have it oriented on the"after fuse" side, then the load from the second fuse is added to the first fuse. If first fuse blows, then dash cam would also lose power even though it has is own fuse.
In that case I would use 3M scotch lock on approximately sized wire and have a fuse holder instead of a fuse tap, my dealer installed seat heater is taping into the factory harness, having access to the vehicle electrical wiring diagram will help you ID the connectors and wiring colors
Oh my God, I just noticed there is a man behind that mustache! I was memorized. I also thought, "wow, this mustache has really helpful info on hardwire kits"
Very good explanation. The bit of positioning your fuse tap correctly with the power supply is something most videos dont have. Its informative and makes the installation safer. Thank you !
I just realized that after 50 years of tapping into my vehicle fuse boxs for various reasons I'm lucky nothing blew or caught fire. I suppose the wrapping of aluminum foil around the fuze is a bad idea also, great video thankyou.
These were the best instructions out there. In my case I just needed a way to translate that pen light into ways to check the same thing with a multimeter: DC voltage setting(checking for ~12V - that would depend on car battery), black probe to ground(touching the "door striker plate") and the red probe into the fusebox contacts. My fuses were inverted, one with the positive side on top and the other on the bottom, so good thing I checked and didn't assume anything.
I love your videos. You're a natural in front of the camera, and your presentations are always very informative and thorough. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your time with us.
Just came across your video...the pace you speak and the knowledge you have has really helped me even BEFORE I try this on my car. Hoping to use your advice tomorrow. Thank you!
Superb video , clear explanation. Never knew there was a right and wrong way to put piggy back holder in for the power . Thanks from the UK . Subscribed 👍
Thank you sir! I was procrastinating installing a hardwire kit I obtained from Street Guardian. Your fuse tap video led me to this video which provided information I didn't know I needed to know. Just installed it today and it's working perfectly. Well done, thanks again, and be well!
Great info and simple to understand. I have wired aftermarket radios, media players etc. for the last 50 years and I always use the cigarette lighter for the acc. power. I might have used the door locks on this install since it's a 20A fuse whereas the mirror fuse was only 2A.
Thank you for this tutorial. I just bought a new (to me) truck and need to install the camera system for it and this video put a lot of my anxiety at ease. Again thank you
Very helpful video, thank you! I'm fairly certain that although the flow is directional, fuse blades are omnidirectional, as such orientation shouldn't actually make any difference.
You're welcome Sxpress and thank you! Ah yes normal fuses are not sensitive to orientation (it's just a metal shunt that pops when the amperage has been exceed) however functional fuse taps do have only one correct orientation (in order for the load to be fused) as shown on the video. And here is my follow up video where I explain fuse taps and how they work in more detail ruclips.net/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/видео.html Cheers!
You're welcome! Yeah those fuse taps can be deceiving lol I actually have a more in depth video coming on them with more visuals to explain what is inside of them and why they are tricky, stay tuned Cheers!@@sxpress
Thanks for your very detailed and informative video. Video confirms fuse position is critical to avoid potentially damaging electrical components. I have a hardwire kit which is required for “parking monitoring “ with my dashcam. I’ll watch your video several more times before choosing to install the kit myself or seek a professional installer. Thanks again and nice handlebar moustache. 😎
Shouldn't matter if you use a random fuse, so long as the tap is in the correct orientation. The fuse box should be able to handle well over 30 amps per slot. The issue comes when you install the fuse tap upside down. In the wrong orientation, the load is run through the original fuse (rather than the add on fuse). Which could blow it out. If you happen to do this on a lightweight circuit with 2 amp wiring and run a 15 amp compressor off of it, they 2 amp wiring/circuitry is done.
Alex, There's never been a more complete tutorial in the world!👍👍 Thank you so much for explaining things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand for someone who is just starting out. I may be exaggerating a bit, but your explanations are easier to understand than those in my native language.👏👏
Wow what a great informative video. I watched 6 videos and all 6 combined didn’t cover as much as this guy did. I needed to understand the concept behind the installation. Other videos did a “look at me I have a camera and know how to install a camera in 4min”. This cool dude explained who, what, where and why. I’m definitely saving this video. 🙏🏼
Very well done. I’m an American and this cool dude, even with his accent, speaks English better than I do. Very thorough and without unnecessary information.
Thank you! I really appreciate that, I have used to be afraid of speaking publicly (reading in school terrified me) because of my accent and both the channel and supporting comments like this have helped me overcome it, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun do you know where the appropriate place would be to put it in the fuse and which one would be the right one? I can’t find a fuse diagram to see where to put it at
Hi Rails! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the CRV. However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
First of all, thank you for your video. You're right about newer car's electrical system being sensitive with detecting after-market device. I bought my daughter a 2022 Sonata last year (2022) and I installed the Viofo A229 Duo with the HK4 Acc Hardwire kit. After a few days of the install, my daughter told me that something was going on with her car displaying some kind of electrical discharge message. The message "BATTERY DISCHARGING DUE TO EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL DEVICES" would appear on her instrument panel for a few seconds and then disappear shortly after starting her car. At first, I didn't think it was the dashcam because I was certain I installed it correctly. But to make sure, I uninstalled her dashcam (I only removed the hardwire connections and replaced the original fuses). Then I had her drive her car for about a week to see if the message popped up again. To my surprise, the "battery discharging" message stopped popping up! So I rechecked all the fuses I was using the made sure the fuse prongs were installed in the right manner and I installed the hardwire again. The camera is working as it should but, I guess these newer cars detects the dashcam hardwire kit as discharging the battery. 🤔 Just weird I guess. Thanks again for this video. 👍
Hi Erick! good find! yep exactly and it seems to vary from car Brand to car brand how sensitive they are. On the C7 Corvette hardwiring radar detectors would lead to damaging the auto-dimming side mirror renderings them dim and full of squiggly lines. Pretty crazy uh! Cheers!
Another ting you can do, but its way more work, is adding terminals to the empty fuse spots,. You can get them from the dealership (they cost pretty much nothing). They are similar to a faston terminal, but have added tabs to fit into the fuse holder's body. You have to read your car's schematic to know where you can take power from. Usually right behind the fuse block there are severall screw terminals where you can get power from (and many times, you will have both the battery direct, and switched accesory)
Great tutorial. I'd like to add that it's always good to make sure whenever you're tapping into an existing fuse block circuit to make sure your amperage draw for the new device isn't larger than what the existing wire coming into the back of the fuse block can handle. I've seen some installs where someone will add a power point for example drawing big amps in addition to what's already in there stock and maybe it's only a 14 gauge wire and it can't handle the extra power. I've seen melted wires and other issues. In most cases the existing circuit wiring is larger enough to handle additional capacity but not always. Especially in older vehicles. Just something to keep in mind.
Thanks Thomas! Ah yep great tip! I definitely recommend confirming with the car's service manual and wiring schematics to determine if those fuse locations are safe or not and if they can handle the additional load. Cheers!
How do you check if they can handle additional load? I’m looking at installing on my 2012 corolla. My low voltage comes regular like what you have in the video. Do I need to get the double fuse wiring?
@oluwaseyiadediran Hi Oluwaseyi! Your installer will look at the car's service manual and wiring schematics to determine the current load (based on what systems are running on a particular circuit) then take into account the wiring size (AWG) and an add a safety factor to determine available power on a circuit. At that point the installer can compare that amount to the current requirements of the hardwire kit being installed to determine if it will be able to be installed without exceeding the available current capacity on the circuit in question. Regarding Functional Fuse Taps, they are only needed on certain occasions, here is my video where I explain fuse taps in detail ruclips.net/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@oluwaseyiadediranIn most cases you'll be fine. A dash camera doesn't use a lot of power. As long as you follow his advice and don't tap into vital car electrical components you'll be safe. But as an example the power mirror fuse location he's using most likely is on a circuit that can't handle a high amperage draw, since the fuse is only 2 amps. You would never want to add a cigarette lighter or power point here for example because you'll most likely overload the wiring. But he's just using it as an accessory power tap that just basically acts as an on/off switch ( trigger) for the camera. It won't draw much power. The main power that actually powers the camera will come from the higher amperage fuse which is the cigarette lighter one that he's using. That wiring can handle a higher amperage draw. That's why it's safe. Cigarette lighters or power points are always good places to tap into because the wiring gauge is thicker to handle heavier loads. That's why most aftermarket accessories plug into these ports. LED lights are also very low draw components that won't cause problems. A good way to be safe is to see the size of the fuse in the circuit you're tapping into. Let's say it's 10 amp. That means you can safely use any devices that draw that much power in total or less on that circuit. That means whatever you have plugged into the cigarette lighter port and whatever new device you're adding to that circuit really shouldn't surpass 10 amps. Any device you want to install will have their amp rating listed in the instructions or on the device. Like I said, just follow his tutorial and you'll be fine.
Excellent video! I assumed the RedTiger hardwire kit had built-in fuse, now after watching this video, I know I need to buy the adapter! I guess I should have watched this video before ordering the kit!
you can also install an auxiliary fuse block for constant power and keyed power, with keyed power being supplied from battery power via a relay that activates when the key is in accessory or run position, pretty good information, and always a good idea to RTFM when you're installing any kind of hard wire setup for a radar detector or dashcam, also in a pinch, if you have an aftermarket sterio installed, you can borrow an ignition, ground, and battery constant from the back of a radio, but that can be a little more involved than a fuse tap and some wire routing
Thanks for the fantastic how-to video, brother. I thought I was watching a Masterclass video from part one and part two of the video. Thanks to you, I successfully hardwired the dash cam I got my girlfriend. I just wanted to say thank you because I am definitely not going to tell her my success resulted from watching your video 😉. I just subscribed.
Hello, fantastic explanation of how to wire a dash camera. However, can you let me know what amperage of fuse would I use if there is a fuse outlet not being used, and I want to tap that fuse outlet?
Thank you David! Ah the Amp rating of the fuse for the hardwire kit is determined by the hardwire kit being used (some kits have higher Amp requirements and some have lower amp draw). Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers!
I just watched a few videos of your channel then I went to install my dash cam. Honestly I felt that I did this my whole life. Thank you very much for your tips it was very helpful 😀
I have been watching your dash cam instructions and videos and I feel SO much better about doing this myself. Your instructions are so logical and clear. Easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
One thing to be aware of. When I installed my dashcam in my Skoda Karoq, I had to unplug the switch which disables the passenger airbag, which was on the fuse cover. I turned the ignition on as part of testing, which flagged an airbag error. When I had reconnected everything, the airbag error persisted and couldn't be cleared with an ignition recycle. This type of fault can only be cleared with the correct type of ODB computer, which a local garage will have, so this is an inconvenience. I managed to find something called ODBEleven, which allowed me to do this myself via smartphone. I think the general rule is, if you unplug anything as part of your install, don't start the ignition until everything is plugged back in again.
Goo Tip Paul! That is also one of the reasons (beside safety) I disconnect the vehicles battery when working on it. I know it may seem like a hassle but can prevent an accident and also prevent setting an error code if disconnecting things while the car has power. Cheers!
Excellent video. I would like to install dask cam for yukon xl 2022 but fuse has tri prong. So what solution I can do? Please let me know. Thank you so much
Dude, this was pretty much just what I needed to know. I recently had my DC hardwired at a shop. They just wired it. I set the cam up later and it worked for a few minutes then lost power. One of the power wires popped out and I didn't know which fuse to plug it back into. I was actually about to bring it back in but I think this will solve my problem. Thank you so much. I'm not a dash cam enthusiast but I'm gonna sub anyway cause you came in clutch. And you have an awesome 'stache. (Angry sub from moustache envy!). Really though, thanks for this video. It popped up on my page after looking for something similar to solve this problem the other day.
Hi there and thanks for a great video. A question: my old Rexing V1 1080p cam doesn't have any fancy parking features like timelapse or long recordings (only has a G-sensor with a capacitor for a short incident video). Does the ACC cable even need to be connected or can I just plug the Battery wire into an ACC fuse port alone? I want it to be ON/recording only when driving. Subscribed! Thanks
Hi Sid and welcome to the Channel! Ah most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the dash cam to work correctly. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you turn off this feature). However sounds like your dash cam does not have park mode so it's likely the hardwire kit only uses 2 wires instead of 3. Here is my follow up video where I cover this and other differences in hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html Cheers!
Hi, love the video. I have a question, want to buy a dual cam Dash Redtiger, and I want also to buy a Pioneer SPH Evo 93DAB, my question is, is it possible to connect the dashcam to the pioneer? Thank you!
Really nicely done. Answered hard questions re power on empty fuse slots, power only on one blade taps, AND MOST DIFFICULT (for me) which ACC and BATT fuses were best to tap! PLUS: I did NOT have to play at 2x speed. I subscribed!
Hi Charlie and thank you! Ah I would ask your installer to check all connections to make sure nothing has come loose and that none of the cables have been damaged during the installation (sometimes the wires internally can break but the cable appears good from the outside). I would also check the menu to make sure the rear camera is enabled. You can see how to access the menu and how it works on my full review for the R3 here ruclips.net/video/TeT-FjjsJ6o/видео.html And you can also contact Rove for tech support, they may be able to walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. And please keep us posted on your findings. Cheers!
Thank you for the excellent video. I have a wireless front parking camera. Instructions are very poor. Would it be OK to connect positive and Negative direct to the battery in the engine bay? Thanks
You're welcome Nicholas! Ah I would recommend contacting the camera vendor for support to ensure the camera is wired correctly and there are no warranty issues down the road if connected differently. Regarding connecting it directly to the car battery, while I'm not familiar with the camera being connected, normally is not recommended to do so. Any device connected for power normally must first be fused (typically by a in line fuse holder or via a connection to a fused distribution box). Additionally wiring a device directly to the battery (even if fused) can potentially lead to the battery being drained since the device is not switched (instead is always using power) Cheers!
@AlexAutoFun Thank-you Alex for taking the time to reply. I've discovered the the red battery wire can be connected to the headlights or hazard lights just like uf it was a reverse camera to the break light send black of course to the frame. Thanks bro
Thanks A! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the Land Rover. However I strongly recommend professional installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
hi alex my car has a few empty slots, will it be safe to use one of them, with just the fuse that cam with the dash cam thanks for your time.ps great video.
Thank you John! Ah yes my preference is to use an empty spot, you can see an example of that on my install video here ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Big thumbs up for finally giving us a video that details ACC and ON. The 2 bolts near the fuse box are painted black, one screws into black painted metal and the other into non painted metal Should I look for a bolt and metal that are totally non painted? (2017 Kia rio) thanks!!
You're welcome Barney! Ah yes I usually look for a bolt close to the area where I need to make the ground connection (a bare bolt), I loosen the bolt and slide the wire under the bolt head. Now while most of the car frame is ground sometimes there is not enough bare metal exposed to make a good connection (rare but it happens) in that case, I sand off some of the paint to get a good ground connection) here is a video where I make the ground connection with sanding ruclips.net/video/ShbrTr2goAU/видео.html and here is a video where I make the connection without sanding ruclips.net/video/zbxYA4VhuT8/видео.html Cheers!
Hi Pat! Ah remember, ACC is a positive voltage. Normally when hardwire kits callout for VCC they are also referring to a positive voltage and GND is ground (negative). This is different from the function of ACC and BATT. ACC is typically a switched voltage source and BATT is typically is a constant voltage source. Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and what their connections do. Cheers!
Thank you E! Ah the blade closest to the fuse tap wire is what I call the inner blade. The blade farthest from wire would the be what I call the outer blade. Cheers!
Hi, thanks for your video, English is not my mother thong, so I don’t know if you explain if we need to connect both fuses cables (Bat and Acc) or only the one we want to be connected, also I’d like to know if Bat cable could drain my Battery if I don’t turn my car on, thanks for your great video. 🙏🏼
You're welcome Mauricio! Most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the dash cam to work correctly. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you turn off this feature). Cheers!
Thank you for the well described video. I have a fuse slot that is empty and gives constant power out, I need to do a fuse tap because it is a low profile fuse. With my fuse tap is it fine to leave one spot empty and have the other one filled with a fuse for the dashcam, and which slot would I put the fuse in? Lastly, if my CIG fuse spot is 15A, is it fine to put two 15A fuses in the tap and plug that into the CIG fuse slot?
You're welcome! Ah yes, the fuse tap can be used on a empty fuse slot available assuming that spot can provide ACC or BATT (using an empty fuse spot is my preferred way of doing this), you can see an example of that install here ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I have few questions. My camera is 70mai m300. In the original Hardware kit red wire is constant power, yellow - ignition power. I bought aftermarket kit where's the opposite - yellow for constant power and red for power after ignition. Should I install follow the instructions of the manufacturer or leave it and use original one?
You're welcome Radoslav! While I may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, I usually recommend sticking to the matching hardwire kit for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers!
Excellent explanation, thanks so much. I have an issue with the car battery being drained if the car is not driven for 2 ~ 3 days while the dashcam recording is still operating. I may have to turn off the parking surveillance now, but I want to keep the hardwire as I do not want to connect to the power / cigarette socket, I do not like wire dangling around. Any advice do you have on which fuse to choose from? Thanks.
Thank you Peter! Ah yes I recommend using a hardwire kit with a low voltage cut off to avoid draining the battery (some also let you adjust at what point they will turn off). Here is my other video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain this in more detail. I would also recommend having the installer check the installation, normally when correctly hardwire, the dash cam should turn off when the car is parked and enter parking mode (where it only comes on when there is an impact) unless time lapse park mode is selected however on those cases the screen turn offs also. Finally I would recommend testing the car's battery, an older battery or one with a damaged cell will drain very quickly, even with a a very light load like hardwire, here is the battery tester I use ruclips.net/video/kCNrfa8RUKU/видео.html to test my battery for capacity, health, and it can also perform a parasitic draw test if needed. Cheers!
Thanks! Ah regarding combining the BAT and ACC wires into the ACC position, yes I seen some installers do that when requested by customer. However just remember that if something goes wrong or fails down the road, warranty may be affected since the hardwire was not connected per the instructions. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you control this feature). Hope this helps, Cheers!
You're welcome Robert! Ah there are several possibilities. One is that the hardwire ACC line is connected to an incorrect place that is keeping the dash cam On all the time (I would have the installer confirm all connections). But also the hardwire kit could also be missing a low voltage cut off or the cut off is set too low (for the adjustable ones) Here is my follow up hardwire kit video where I explain the low voltage cut off and other important features on hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html Cheers!
Thanks rafiul! Regarding only connecting 2 wires, most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the kit to turn on. And here is my introduction to hardwire kits video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html showing the differences between them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
You're welcome Sabri! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the CHR. However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Hi..thanks for making this tutorial. It is very helpful since i just installed my dashcam. Just one question, i connected the VCC wire to the 10A STOP fuse. Is it safe?
You're welcome! Ah regarding the location to tap power from, as explained on the video there are safe spots and spots where I would consider unsafe or risky to pull power from. Your installer will typically look at the car service manual and wiring schematics to determine a safe location to pull power from. Cheers!
Excellent video. Thank you! Quick question. I finished setting up my 2012 Mazda6 hardwire kit after watching your video. But I am not 100% sure. For the battery connection, I should not connect to the fuse that powers BCM & Door lock motor (25A), right? I tried to connect the ACC wire to the Power Outlet, but the 2 fuse taps are blocking each other for the BATT and ACC one. So I connect the BATT to the Interior lights (15A) and the ACC to the Power control mirror (5A). Is this ok?
You're welcome Tony and thank you! Ah yes regarding tapping the BCM or door locks, I would not recommend tapping either for power as I would definitely consider both critical components of the vehicle. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Thank u my friend , you make my installation easy! The difficult part was hiding all the extra wire. I tucked the majority for both wires under plastic door window,ceiling support plastic cover at the window. Cadillac Escalade pickup truck.understanding proper placement of the 2 fuses was critical info from you, Thanks
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Hi Everybody! Here is my full review video for this Dashcam ruclips.net/video/vUEsIYEBVck/видео.html Cheers!
So I'm waiting for delivery of a 2023 hyundai elantra dnd I would like to have a wolfbox i07 hardwired for parking mode
The installation is pretty straightforward but I don't want to lose my manufacturer warranty
do you think it's best I talk to the dealership to install it?
@@onthejob9153 Hi ON THE JOB! Most dealerships will not install an aftermarket device into a customers car, but I think It's worth a shot asking. Cheers!
What are your thoughts on Best Buy’s installers? I’ve heard mixed results i was planning on installing this my self before a road trip but perhaps having them do the work is better idk 🤷
@@ls-33wraith33 Hi LS-33wraith! Ah yes while I have never used them, I have heard the same about being a hit or miss. But I kind of think this is something that I'm seeing more often in the car industry. Some places have really experience tenured techs, some that are learning and some that just don't care LOL Which kind of sucks because this can be scary to a customer, not knowing which of the 3 will work on their car (which was one of the reasons I decided to service my cars myself). My best recommendation would be to look up reviews on the particular place your are thinking of having do the install and also confirming that they are insured, licensed and will guarantee the work. Hope this helps, Cheers!
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This is a remarkably thorough and well presented tutorial! It is amazing how many people do not understand the significance of orientation of the fuse tap.
Thank you Walter!
@@AlexAutoFun you are most welcome. I believe in acknowledging accuracy. 👍
Thank you very much I had no idea about the importance of correct orientation
@@p.macdermott2490 You're welcome P.Mac, glad to hear it helped. Cheers!
100% agree. Sr. Lives up to his mustache 🎩
Very good video. Covered all angles. No wasted time on unnecessary commentary. The 'stache is a bonus 😂.
Thank you Norman!
This. I came here for the information, I stayed for the handlebars!
@@kyunduh Thanks Kyunduh! 🍻
@AlexAutoFun Great 6 looking to install some blind spot cameras on some trucks will tye fuse box system be the same.
I've done almost everything on my car, from brakes, suspension, and catalytic converter to the engine and engine gaskets. But I've never messed with the electrical system in my car; that's one area I'd rather leave to a professional mechanic. This video explained everything so clearly that I no longer feel afraid to work with my car's fuse box.
Back in the day, we used to jam the bare power wire in with a fuse when adding an accessory. Those piggyback fuses are nice.
LOL! Yeah I remember seeing that method back in the day, but yeah the fuse taps certainly inspire a lot more confidence, Cheers lavapix!
Just wanted to say two things: 1, love the 'stash. 2, love that you answer everybody's comments, even months after the post. Thanks for the good and well-delievered info!
You're welcome and thank you Michael!
All these years installing dash cams or other 12v accessories to the fuse box and I never considered what side of the fuse I should be taking power from. Thank you for the video.
You're welcome! Same here, I'm always learning something new! lol Cheers!
You are a born teacher. Relaxed and makes no assumptions that the viewer has any experience already. Perfect! Subbed.
Thank you, and welcome to the channel! 😎
Nice video ,super Mario stash looks good
Thank you Bud!
Excellent video. Be aware that if your vehicle’s fuse block is mounted so the fuses are aimed downward, then over time gravity and road vibration may cause the added fuse adapter to become intermittent. The fix is simple, just push the fuse adaptor so it is again fully seated. But, if you are unaware of this potential problem, discovering it on your own can be challenging.
Thank you Dane! Good input too, here is my other video with the fuse box orientation facing down ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
I always wondered why it would matter which fuse you tap power from, since they're all connected to the same battery and alternator with no filtering or anything like that. Maybe this is the reason. With the added weight, the fuse can randomly pull itself out.
@@micahnightwolfif you have it oriented on the"after fuse" side, then the load from the second fuse is added to the first fuse. If first fuse blows, then dash cam would also lose power even though it has is own fuse.
In that case I would use 3M scotch lock on approximately sized wire and have a fuse holder instead of a fuse tap, my dealer installed seat heater is taping into the factory harness, having access to the vehicle electrical wiring diagram will help you ID the connectors and wiring colors
gravity LOL
This man has an amazing mustache.
Thank you Bryan!
Yes, but too distracting. Maybe we need to pixelate it.
My initial underlying lizard brain reaction is that I want to catch this big insect 😁
@@ilya__t LOL!
Oh my God, I just noticed there is a man behind that mustache! I was memorized. I also thought, "wow, this mustache has really helpful info on hardwire kits"
Super helpful for a guy who is not a car electrician. Really appreciate the time in recording this video.
You're Chad and thank you!
Very good explanation. The bit of positioning your fuse tap correctly with the power supply is something most videos dont have. Its informative and makes the installation safer. Thank you !
You're welcome Sanjeev and thank you!
Yes, thank you. Most of these kits don't mention this in the instructions either or not explained well due to poor translation of the instructions.
Why does it matter? If it's constant then both sides are constant and if the first pops then the circuit is broken so that spot won't work anyways?
I just realized that after 50 years of tapping into my vehicle fuse boxs for various reasons I'm lucky nothing blew or caught fire. I suppose the wrapping of aluminum foil around the fuze is a bad idea also, great video thankyou.
You're welcome and thank you Sky!
These were the best instructions out there. In my case I just needed a way to translate that pen light into ways to check the same thing with a multimeter: DC voltage setting(checking for ~12V - that would depend on car battery), black probe to ground(touching the "door striker plate") and the red probe into the fusebox contacts.
My fuses were inverted, one with the positive side on top and the other on the bottom, so good thing I checked and didn't assume anything.
Thank you Lilian!
I love your videos. You're a natural in front of the camera, and your presentations are always very informative and thorough. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your time with us.
You're welcome JesusLovesBass and thank you!
Just came across your video...the pace you speak and the knowledge you have has really helped me even BEFORE I try this on my car. Hoping to use your advice tomorrow. Thank you!
You're welcome and thank you Leon!
Superb video , clear explanation. Never knew there was a right and wrong way to put piggy back holder in for the power . Thanks from the UK . Subscribed 👍
Thank you Roger! and welcome to the channel, Cheers from California!
Senior, I looked at many dash cam videos. Then I found you. You are a very skilled communicator!
Thank you Ralph!
Thank you sir! I was procrastinating installing a hardwire kit I obtained from Street Guardian. Your fuse tap video led me to this video which provided information I didn't know I needed to know. Just installed it today and it's working perfectly. Well done, thanks again, and be well!
This is the best tutorial I have seen on RUclips regarding dash cams. Sir I Salute You !
Thank you Stendec Strecher!
Great info and simple to understand. I have wired aftermarket radios, media players etc. for the last 50 years and I always use the cigarette lighter for the acc. power. I might have used the door locks on this install since it's a 20A fuse whereas the mirror fuse was only 2A.
@@JackAgainski Thank you Jack, Cheers!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I never considered hardwiring my dash cam until I found this video. Now I think I’ll give it a try.
You're welcome Jack! Glad to hear it helped, Cheers!
Thank you for this tutorial. I just bought a new (to me) truck and need to install the camera system for it and this video put a lot of my anxiety at ease. Again thank you
You're welcome and congrats on your new Truck, Cheers!
Very helpful video, thank you! I'm fairly certain that although the flow is directional, fuse blades are omnidirectional, as such orientation shouldn't actually make any difference.
You're welcome Sxpress and thank you! Ah yes normal fuses are not sensitive to orientation (it's just a metal shunt that pops when the amperage has been exceed) however functional fuse taps do have only one correct orientation (in order for the load to be fused) as shown on the video. And here is my follow up video where I explain fuse taps and how they work in more detail ruclips.net/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/видео.html Cheers!
Thank you kindly, That's something I didn't know!
You're welcome! Yeah those fuse taps can be deceiving lol I actually have a more in depth video coming on them with more visuals to explain what is inside of them and why they are tricky, stay tuned Cheers!@@sxpress
Hi yes, that would be a good idea! A deconstruction of sorts.. A bit like Rose Anvil does with shoes ruclips.net/video/DPTMgG1Asmw/видео.html
This is an amazing video to understand the ACC and find the correct fuse box's tap location and the correct orientation of the fuse tap.
Thanks Mehmet, Cheers!
Thanks for your very detailed and informative video. Video confirms fuse position is critical to avoid potentially damaging electrical components. I have a hardwire kit which is required for “parking monitoring “ with my dashcam. I’ll watch your video several more times before choosing to install the kit myself or seek a professional installer. Thanks again and nice handlebar moustache. 😎
You're welcome and thank you!
Shouldn't matter if you use a random fuse, so long as the tap is in the correct orientation. The fuse box should be able to handle well over 30 amps per slot. The issue comes when you install the fuse tap upside down. In the wrong orientation, the load is run through the original fuse (rather than the add on fuse). Which could blow it out. If you happen to do this on a lightweight circuit with 2 amp wiring and run a 15 amp compressor off of it, they 2 amp wiring/circuitry is done.
Alex, There's never been a more complete tutorial in the world!👍👍
Thank you so much for explaining things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand for someone who is just starting out.
I may be exaggerating a bit, but your explanations are easier to understand than those in my native language.👏👏
Thank you Bud! 😀
Wow what a great informative video. I watched 6 videos and all 6 combined didn’t cover as much as this guy did. I needed to understand the concept behind the installation. Other videos did a “look at me I have a camera and know how to install a camera in 4min”. This cool dude explained who, what, where and why. I’m definitely saving this video. 🙏🏼
Thank you Erik!
Very well done. I’m an American and this cool dude, even with his accent, speaks English better than I do. Very thorough and without unnecessary information.
Thank you! I really appreciate that, I have used to be afraid of speaking publicly (reading in school terrified me) because of my accent and both the channel and supporting comments like this have helped me overcome it, Cheers!
Good info for the people who pull just any old fuse and don’t know and pretty well explained as well
Thank you John, Cheers!
Your video made me save 200$ to pay install to a garage thank you
You're welcome Ameer!
I never seen a guy speaking
with clear detail. 👍
Thank you Bud!
I ordered one of the hardware kit so I just ordered mine to hook up on my 2001 Honda CRV. Thanks for this video
You're welcome friend!
@@AlexAutoFun do you know where the appropriate place would be to put it in the fuse and which one would be the right one? I can’t find a fuse diagram to see where to put it at
Hi Rails! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the CRV. However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Thank you! You made this much easier than it would have been otherwise. Everything is working for my 2023 Tacoma.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the heads up on the outside blade going to the power side in the fuse box. Never knew that.
You're welcome!
First of all, thank you for your video.
You're right about newer car's electrical system being sensitive with detecting after-market device. I bought my daughter a 2022 Sonata last year (2022) and I installed the Viofo A229 Duo with the HK4 Acc Hardwire kit. After a few days of the install, my daughter told me that something was going on with her car displaying some kind of electrical discharge message.
The message "BATTERY DISCHARGING DUE TO EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL DEVICES" would appear on her instrument panel for a few seconds and then disappear shortly after starting her car.
At first, I didn't think it was the dashcam because I was certain I installed it correctly. But to make sure, I uninstalled her dashcam (I only removed the hardwire connections and replaced the original fuses). Then I had her drive her car for about a week to see if the message popped up again. To my surprise, the "battery discharging" message stopped popping up!
So I rechecked all the fuses I was using the made sure the fuse prongs were installed in the right manner and I installed the hardwire again. The camera is working as it should but, I guess these newer cars detects the dashcam hardwire kit as discharging the battery. 🤔
Just weird I guess. Thanks again for this video. 👍
Hi Erick! good find! yep exactly and it seems to vary from car Brand to car brand how sensitive they are. On the C7 Corvette hardwiring radar detectors would lead to damaging the auto-dimming side mirror renderings them dim and full of squiggly lines. Pretty crazy uh! Cheers!
Another ting you can do, but its way more work, is adding terminals to the empty fuse spots,. You can get them from the dealership (they cost pretty much nothing). They are similar to a faston terminal, but have added tabs to fit into the fuse holder's body.
You have to read your car's schematic to know where you can take power from. Usually right behind the fuse block there are severall screw terminals where you can get power from (and many times, you will have both the battery direct, and switched accesory)
Hi Javitopia! Yep that is another way of doing it. Cheers!
Great tutorial. I'd like to add that it's always good to make sure whenever you're tapping into an existing fuse block circuit to make sure your amperage draw for the new device isn't larger than what the existing wire coming into the back of the fuse block can handle. I've seen some installs where someone will add a power point for example drawing big amps in addition to what's already in there stock and maybe it's only a 14 gauge wire and it can't handle the extra power. I've seen melted wires and other issues. In most cases the existing circuit wiring is larger enough to handle additional capacity but not always. Especially in older vehicles. Just something to keep in mind.
Thanks Thomas! Ah yep great tip! I definitely recommend confirming with the car's service manual and wiring schematics to determine if those fuse locations are safe or not and if they can handle the additional load. Cheers!
How do you check if they can handle additional load? I’m looking at installing on my 2012 corolla. My low voltage comes regular like what you have in the video. Do I need to get the double fuse wiring?
@oluwaseyiadediran Hi Oluwaseyi! Your installer will look at the car's service manual and wiring schematics to determine the current load (based on what systems are running on a particular circuit) then take into account the wiring size (AWG) and an add a safety factor to determine available power on a circuit. At that point the installer can compare that amount to the current requirements of the hardwire kit being installed to determine if it will be able to be installed without exceeding the available current capacity on the circuit in question. Regarding Functional Fuse Taps, they are only needed on certain occasions, here is my video where I explain fuse taps in detail ruclips.net/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@oluwaseyiadediranIn most cases you'll be fine. A dash camera doesn't use a lot of power. As long as you follow his advice and don't tap into vital car electrical components you'll be safe. But as an example the power mirror fuse location he's using most likely is on a circuit that can't handle a high amperage draw, since the fuse is only 2 amps. You would never want to add a cigarette lighter or power point here for example because you'll most likely overload the wiring. But he's just using it as an accessory power tap that just basically acts as an on/off switch ( trigger) for the camera. It won't draw much power. The main power that actually powers the camera will come from the higher amperage fuse which is the cigarette lighter one that he's using. That wiring can handle a higher amperage draw. That's why it's safe. Cigarette lighters or power points are always good places to tap into because the wiring gauge is thicker to handle heavier loads. That's why most aftermarket accessories plug into these ports. LED lights are also very low draw components that won't cause problems. A good way to be safe is to see the size of the fuse in the circuit you're tapping into. Let's say it's 10 amp. That means you can safely use any devices that draw that much power in total or less on that circuit. That means whatever you have plugged into the cigarette lighter port and whatever new device you're adding to that circuit really shouldn't surpass 10 amps. Any device you want to install will have their amp rating listed in the instructions or on the device. Like I said, just follow his tutorial and you'll be fine.
Wow. You are so smart captain obvious
G'day from Australia. I'm a backyard mechanic/electrician, and your explanation is a great tutorial. Cheers, mate.
Thanks Brad and Cheers from California!
Excellent video! I assumed the RedTiger hardwire kit had built-in fuse, now after watching this video, I know I need to buy the adapter! I guess I should have watched this video before ordering the kit!
Thank you AZ, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun BTW, I've subscribed too!
@@azcanuck764 Awesome welcome to the channel friend!
you can also install an auxiliary fuse block for constant power and keyed power, with keyed power being supplied from battery power via a relay that activates when the key is in accessory or run position, pretty good information, and always a good idea to RTFM when you're installing any kind of hard wire setup for a radar detector or dashcam, also in a pinch, if you have an aftermarket sterio installed, you can borrow an ignition, ground, and battery constant from the back of a radio, but that can be a little more involved than a fuse tap and some wire routing
Hi Fox! good input! definitely there is one more than on way to skin a horse LOL Cheers!
Dude I just spent 30 mins looking for a non powered fuse this saves me so much more time lol my car either is constantly powered or not at all ever
Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. Exactly what i needed to know. Many thks.
You're welcome Paul and Thank you, Cheers!
I already knew how to install my dashcam, however I came across this video and learned some other stuff as well.
Thanks.
Love the mustache btw!
You're welcome and thank you!
Thanks for the fantastic how-to video, brother. I thought I was watching a Masterclass video from part one and part two of the video. Thanks to you, I successfully hardwired the dash cam I got my girlfriend. I just wanted to say thank you because I am definitely not going to tell her my success resulted from watching your video 😉. I just subscribed.
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
Hello, fantastic explanation of how to wire a dash camera. However, can you let me know what amperage of fuse would I use if there is a fuse outlet not being used, and I want to tap that fuse outlet?
Thank you David! Ah the Amp rating of the fuse for the hardwire kit is determined by the hardwire kit being used (some kits have higher Amp requirements and some have lower amp draw). Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers!
After I hardwire my Dashcam... how do I grow a cool MUSTACHE like that 🤔🤔
LOL!
That was as clear as can be. Very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome meinasalon and thanks!
Jesus... i really understood your explanation!!! very good job!!! 5 stars
Thank you Jose, Cheers!
I just watched a few videos of your channel then I went to install my dash cam. Honestly I felt that I did this my whole life. Thank you very much for your tips it was very helpful 😀
You're welcome Badis!
thumbs up - definitely gave me confidence to give this a shot - now just need to have the patience for running the wires around.
Thank you! And here is my follow up video showing how I route cables ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
I love this guy his videos and his mustache.
Thank you Deerector! I appreciate that Bud!
I concur.
@@Att7227 Thank you Anthony! 🍻
His mustache offers you marriage.
@@mrtechie6810 LOL!
Excellent video with clear instructions and explanations. Thankyou
You're welcome Manoj and thanks!
What an amazing dude. To The point yet detailed. Clear, yet not taking too long. And a fabulous moustache
Thank you Bud!
Thanks!
You're welcome John and thank you for supporting the channel!
can you tell us a few more fuses we shouldnt touch
Lmao
It was good. Helped deciding which NOT to use.
I know more now than I did before. Thanks.
You're welcome!
I have been watching your dash cam instructions and videos and I feel SO much better about doing this myself. Your instructions are so logical and clear. Easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You're welcome and thank you Cara! 😊
Thank you for sharing and in a very simple way.
Know that the Light of your being is a blessing to everyone on your journey.
Shine on
You're welcome Chuck! and Thank you!
Another great explanation video for diy installation.. 😊😊
Thank you DODO! 😊
One thing to be aware of. When I installed my dashcam in my Skoda Karoq, I had to unplug the switch which disables the passenger airbag, which was on the fuse cover.
I turned the ignition on as part of testing, which flagged an airbag error. When I had reconnected everything, the airbag error persisted and couldn't be cleared with an ignition recycle.
This type of fault can only be cleared with the correct type of ODB computer, which a local garage will have, so this is an inconvenience.
I managed to find something called ODBEleven, which allowed me to do this myself via smartphone.
I think the general rule is, if you unplug anything as part of your install, don't start the ignition until everything is plugged back in again.
Goo Tip Paul! That is also one of the reasons (beside safety) I disconnect the vehicles battery when working on it. I know it may seem like a hassle but can prevent an accident and also prevent setting an error code if disconnecting things while the car has power. Cheers!
Excellent video. I would like to install dask cam for yukon xl 2022 but fuse has tri prong. So what solution I can do? Please let me know. Thank you so much
Thanks Khong Cuong! Ah I think you are referring to the Micoro3 fuse, here are the fuse tap for those amzn.to/3OcHX9w Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thank you sir
@@khongcuong68 You're welcome!
I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your attention to detail!
Thank you CampyHamper!
Did he actually say anything??? I’ll my ears heard were “what a stache!”
Dude, this was pretty much just what I needed to know. I recently had my DC hardwired at a shop. They just wired it. I set the cam up later and it worked for a few minutes then lost power. One of the power wires popped out and I didn't know which fuse to plug it back into. I was actually about to bring it back in but I think this will solve my problem. Thank you so much. I'm not a dash cam enthusiast but I'm gonna sub anyway cause you came in clutch. And you have an awesome 'stache. (Angry sub from moustache envy!). Really though, thanks for this video. It popped up on my page after looking for something similar to solve this problem the other day.
Thanks man and welcome to the channel!
Your videos are the gold standard in safely hooking up devices in the car. Great work Sir.
Thank you Pete!
Hi there and thanks for a great video. A question: my old Rexing V1 1080p cam doesn't have any fancy parking features like timelapse or long recordings (only has a G-sensor with a capacitor for a short incident video). Does the ACC cable even need to be connected or can I just plug the Battery wire into an ACC fuse port alone? I want it to be ON/recording only when driving.
Subscribed!
Thanks
Hi Sid and welcome to the Channel! Ah most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the dash cam to work correctly. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you turn off this feature). However sounds like your dash cam does not have park mode so it's likely the hardwire kit only uses 2 wires instead of 3. Here is my follow up video where I cover this and other differences in hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html Cheers!
Hi, love the video. I have a question, want to buy a dual cam Dash Redtiger, and I want also to buy a Pioneer SPH Evo 93DAB, my question is, is it possible to connect the dashcam to the pioneer? Thank you!
Thanks M! Ah nope, dash cam cameras normally do not interface to any other device other than the dash cam they belong to. Cheers!
Really nicely done. Answered hard questions re power on empty fuse slots, power only on one blade taps, AND MOST DIFFICULT (for me) which ACC and BATT fuses were best to tap! PLUS: I did NOT have to play at 2x speed. I subscribed!
Thank you Michael and welcome to the channel!
Excellent video that teach us the newbie to car electronics which the right fuse to use for devices like dashcam.
Thank you Teddy and Cheers!
A distinguished gentleman. Truly majestic.
Thank you McStonky!
Hello love you channel would like to know if you know the issue with the Rove r3 rear camera not working? All the wires are connected thank you
Hi Charlie and thank you! Ah I would ask your installer to check all connections to make sure nothing has come loose and that none of the cables have been damaged during the installation (sometimes the wires internally can break but the cable appears good from the outside). I would also check the menu to make sure the rear camera is enabled. You can see how to access the menu and how it works on my full review for the R3 here ruclips.net/video/TeT-FjjsJ6o/видео.html And you can also contact Rove for tech support, they may be able to walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. And please keep us posted on your findings. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun ty
You're welcome!@@Charliemilioto43
Thank you for the excellent video. I have a wireless front parking camera. Instructions are very poor. Would it be OK to connect positive and Negative direct to the battery in the engine bay?
Thanks
You're welcome Nicholas! Ah I would recommend contacting the camera vendor for support to ensure the camera is wired correctly and there are no warranty issues down the road if connected differently. Regarding connecting it directly to the car battery, while I'm not familiar with the camera being connected, normally is not recommended to do so. Any device connected for power normally must first be fused (typically by a in line fuse holder or via a connection to a fused distribution box). Additionally wiring a device directly to the battery (even if fused) can potentially lead to the battery being drained since the device is not switched (instead is always using power) Cheers!
@AlexAutoFun Thank-you Alex for taking the time to reply. I've discovered the the red battery wire can be connected to the headlights or hazard lights just like uf it was a reverse camera to the break light send black of course to the frame. Thanks bro
You're welcome Bud!@@nicholaszannettou2465
great explaining, I have a Land RoverFreelander 2 TD4 Diesel 2013 how I find the ACC AND BATTERY FUSES
Thanks A! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the Land Rover. However I strongly recommend professional installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
*YOU’RE THE BEST!*
Everything’s explained in such a simple way, thank you!
@@UlisesSanchez77 Thank you Ulises!
hi alex my car has a few empty slots, will it be safe to use one of them, with just the fuse that cam with the dash cam thanks for your time.ps great video.
Thank you John! Ah yes my preference is to use an empty spot, you can see an example of that on my install video here ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
You sir have mastered your art. I have never seen a tutorial this direct, informative and to the point. Thank you!
You're welcome and thank you themanpreetgill!
This was very informative! Now we'll be aware not to tap into anything important on my Challenger when we install my cameras this weekend.
Big thumbs up for finally giving us a video that details ACC and ON. The 2 bolts near the fuse box are painted black, one screws into black painted metal and the other into non painted metal
Should I look for a bolt and metal that are totally non painted? (2017 Kia rio)
thanks!!
You're welcome Barney! Ah yes I usually look for a bolt close to the area where I need to make the ground connection (a bare bolt), I loosen the bolt and slide the wire under the bolt head. Now while most of the car frame is ground sometimes there is not enough bare metal exposed to make a good connection (rare but it happens) in that case, I sand off some of the paint to get a good ground connection) here is a video where I make the ground connection with sanding ruclips.net/video/ShbrTr2goAU/видео.html and here is a video where I make the connection without sanding ruclips.net/video/zbxYA4VhuT8/видео.html Cheers!
How do we know which is the ACC or VCC in different vehicles? TIA.
Hi Pat! Ah remember, ACC is a positive voltage. Normally when hardwire kits callout for VCC they are also referring to a positive voltage and GND is ground (negative). This is different from the function of ACC and BATT. ACC is typically a switched voltage source and BATT is typically is a constant voltage source. Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and what their connections do. Cheers!
You are just awesome, I was very hesitant to install the hardwire. I m using the wolfbox.
Thanks kuldeep!
Best video! So helpful!
Just picked up Vantru dash cam for my wife’s car.
Thank you Unplugged!
Amazing video but I'm lost regarding the "outside blade" of your fuse. What does that mean?
Thank you E! Ah the blade closest to the fuse tap wire is what I call the inner blade. The blade farthest from wire would the be what I call the outer blade. Cheers!
Hi, thanks for your video, English is not my mother thong, so I don’t know if you explain if we need to connect both fuses cables (Bat and Acc) or only the one we want to be connected, also I’d like to know if Bat cable could drain my Battery if I don’t turn my car on, thanks for your great video. 🙏🏼
You're welcome Mauricio! Most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the dash cam to work correctly. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you turn off this feature). Cheers!
omg, thanks for your quick answer, now I understand, greetings from Mexico City my friend.
I really appreciate your time for answer.
You're welcome (please have some tacos for me 😀I love Mexico City!) Cheers from California!@@MauricioBecerril
Thank you for the well described video. I have a fuse slot that is empty and gives constant power out, I need to do a fuse tap because it is a low profile fuse. With my fuse tap is it fine to leave one spot empty and have the other one filled with a fuse for the dashcam, and which slot would I put the fuse in? Lastly, if my CIG fuse spot is 15A, is it fine to put two 15A fuses in the tap and plug that into the CIG fuse slot?
You're welcome! Ah yes, the fuse tap can be used on a empty fuse slot available assuming that spot can provide ACC or BATT (using an empty fuse spot is my preferred way of doing this), you can see an example of that install here ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I have few questions. My camera is 70mai m300. In the original Hardware kit red wire is constant power, yellow - ignition power. I bought aftermarket kit where's the opposite - yellow for constant power and red for power after ignition. Should I install follow the instructions of the manufacturer or leave it and use original one?
You're welcome Radoslav! While I may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, I usually recommend sticking to the matching hardwire kit for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Here is my follow up video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain how hardwire kits work and the different features to look for. Cheers!
Excellent video and it was the way I connected my Biuone Camera system, AUX (ACC), and Elect Mirrors(ALWAYS ONE). Thank You.
You're welcome Robert!
Excellent explanation, thanks so much. I have an issue with the car battery being drained if the car is not driven for 2 ~ 3 days while the dashcam recording is still operating. I may have to turn off the parking surveillance now, but I want to keep the hardwire as I do not want to connect to the power / cigarette socket, I do not like wire dangling around. Any advice do you have on which fuse to choose from? Thanks.
Thank you Peter! Ah yes I recommend using a hardwire kit with a low voltage cut off to avoid draining the battery (some also let you adjust at what point they will turn off). Here is my other video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html where I explain this in more detail. I would also recommend having the installer check the installation, normally when correctly hardwire, the dash cam should turn off when the car is parked and enter parking mode (where it only comes on when there is an impact) unless time lapse park mode is selected however on those cases the screen turn offs also. Finally I would recommend testing the car's battery, an older battery or one with a damaged cell will drain very quickly, even with a a very light load like hardwire, here is the battery tester I use ruclips.net/video/kCNrfa8RUKU/видео.html to test my battery for capacity, health, and it can also perform a parasitic draw test if needed. Cheers!
Great video. If I don't want the dashcam to operate when engine is off, can I combine both BAT and ACC and use one fuse tap into an ACC fuse?
Thanks! Ah regarding combining the BAT and ACC wires into the ACC position, yes I seen some installers do that when requested by customer. However just remember that if something goes wrong or fails down the road, warranty may be affected since the hardwire was not connected per the instructions. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you control this feature). Hope this helps, Cheers!
Very helpful, thanks. My hard wired dash cam sometimes drains the battery. Wired exactly like yours, Any ideas?
You're welcome Robert! Ah there are several possibilities. One is that the hardwire ACC line is connected to an incorrect place that is keeping the dash cam On all the time (I would have the installer confirm all connections). But also the hardwire kit could also be missing a low voltage cut off or the cut off is set too low (for the adjustable ones) Here is my follow up hardwire kit video where I explain the low voltage cut off and other important features on hardwire kits ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html Cheers!
Amazing videos! I would not have been able to install my Wolfbox without your help! I wish the company had such great information!!
Thank you Bryan!
What a beautiful explanation for people like me who doesn’t have any idea.! Thanks 👍👍
You're welcome Piyush and thank you!
Great Video. I was wondering if I can leave the yellow (BAT) cable disconnected if I don't want to use parking mode.
Thanks rafiul! Regarding only connecting 2 wires, most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the kit to turn on. And here is my introduction to hardwire kits video ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html showing the differences between them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Very well done, helpful video, without a lot of unnecessary nonsense. Thank you so much!
You're welcome and thank you thomloafman!
Thank you for your explanation
Can you please help me to choose the right fuse ACC and BAt for toyota c hr 2021
Thanks
You're welcome Sabri! The same techniques shown on this video to find ACC, BATT and GND can be applied to any vehicle including the CHR. However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on this video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
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Hi..thanks for making this tutorial. It is very helpful since i just installed my dashcam. Just one question, i connected the VCC wire to the 10A STOP fuse. Is it safe?
You're welcome! Ah regarding the location to tap power from, as explained on the video there are safe spots and spots where I would consider unsafe or risky to pull power from. Your installer will typically look at the car service manual and wiring schematics to determine a safe location to pull power from. Cheers!
Excellent video. Thank you! Quick question. I finished setting up my 2012 Mazda6 hardwire kit after watching your video. But I am not 100% sure. For the battery connection, I should not connect to the fuse that powers BCM & Door lock motor (25A), right? I tried to connect the ACC wire to the Power Outlet, but the 2 fuse taps are blocking each other for the BATT and ACC one. So I connect the BATT to the Interior lights (15A) and the ACC to the Power control mirror (5A). Is this ok?
You're welcome Tony and thank you! Ah yes regarding tapping the BCM or door locks, I would not recommend tapping either for power as I would definitely consider both critical components of the vehicle. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Thank u my friend , you make my installation easy! The difficult part was hiding all the extra wire. I tucked the majority for both wires under plastic door window,ceiling support plastic cover at the window. Cadillac Escalade pickup truck.understanding proper placement of the 2 fuses was critical info from you, Thanks
You're welcome Paul! Yeah definitely hiding a securing all the extra cable sometimes takes longer than doing the connections LOL Cheers!
This guy is amazing. Very thorough tutorials 100% brilliant, thank you.
You're welcome Mark and thank you!