Don't Install a Hardwire Kit Like This! (How to Install a Dash Cam Hardwire Kit)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
  • This is how I connect a Dash Cam hardwire kit to the fuse box of my car.
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  • @AlexAutoFun
    @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +21

    Hi Everybody! Here is my full review video for this Dashcam ruclips.net/video/vUEsIYEBVck/видео.html Cheers!

    • @onthejob9153
      @onthejob9153 Год назад +3

      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?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      @@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!

    • @ls-33wraith33
      @ls-33wraith33 Год назад +1

      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 🤷

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      @@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!

    • @wiemzewygram1023
      @wiemzewygram1023 11 месяцев назад

      10

  • @NormanGenato
    @NormanGenato 2 месяца назад +54

    Very good video. Covered all angles. No wasted time on unnecessary commentary. The 'stache is a bonus 😂.

  • @walterk1221
    @walterk1221 Год назад +249

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +6

      Thank you Walter!

    • @walterk1221
      @walterk1221 Год назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun you are most welcome. I believe in acknowledging accuracy. 👍

    • @p.macdermott2490
      @p.macdermott2490 Год назад +7

      Thank you very much I had no idea about the importance of correct orientation

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      @@p.macdermott2490 You're welcome P.Mac, glad to hear it helped. Cheers!

    • @pabailon8799
      @pabailon8799 10 месяцев назад +2

      100% agree. Sr. Lives up to his mustache 🎩

  • @misterphuzz
    @misterphuzz 8 месяцев назад +22

    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!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  8 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome and thank you Michael!

  • @paulgregory777
    @paulgregory777 5 дней назад +2

    Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. Exactly what i needed to know. Many thks.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 дней назад

      You're welcome Paul and Thank you, Cheers!

  • @dane1234abc1
    @dane1234abc1 Год назад +78

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      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!

    • @micahnightwolf
      @micahnightwolf 11 месяцев назад +2

      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.

    • @dwmac2010
      @dwmac2010 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@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.

    • @daijoubu4529
      @daijoubu4529 9 месяцев назад

      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

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 8 месяцев назад

      gravity LOL

  • @enigmaticnomadics
    @enigmaticnomadics 9 месяцев назад +12

    You are a born teacher. Relaxed and makes no assumptions that the viewer has any experience already. Perfect! Subbed.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, and welcome to the channel! 😎

  • @z1bryan
    @z1bryan Месяц назад +6

    This man has an amazing mustache.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you Bryan!

    • @ilya__t
      @ilya__t 10 дней назад +1

      Yes, but too distracting. Maybe we need to pixelate it.

    • @ilya__t
      @ilya__t 10 дней назад

      My initial underlying lizard brain reaction is that I want to catch this big insect 😁

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 дней назад

      @@ilya__t LOL!

    • @elgoogsucks9005
      @elgoogsucks9005 9 дней назад

      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"

  • @jesuslovesbass3944
    @jesuslovesbass3944 Год назад +20

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome JesusLovesBass and thank you!

  • @MrAmanW
    @MrAmanW 9 месяцев назад +5

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! Same here, I'm always learning something new! lol Cheers!

  • @my1sec
    @my1sec 5 месяцев назад +4

    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.👏👏

  • @rogerkretzschmar8280
    @rogerkretzschmar8280 Год назад +20

    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 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      Thank you Roger! and welcome to the channel, Cheers from California!

  • @user-vo5yx5ye4d
    @user-vo5yx5ye4d 3 месяца назад +1

    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!

  • @sanjeevsgtk1592
    @sanjeevsgtk1592 Год назад +27

    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 !

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      You're welcome Sanjeev and thank you!

    • @mariodiy4517
      @mariodiy4517 11 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @adrianjaimes14
      @adrianjaimes14 Месяц назад

      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?

  • @lonsharp
    @lonsharp 19 дней назад +1

    Thank you! You made this much easier than it would have been otherwise. Everything is working for my 2023 Tacoma.

  • @leonrakitzis809
    @leonrakitzis809 5 месяцев назад +1

    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!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome and thank you Leon!

  • @aquaman0167
    @aquaman0167 Год назад +7

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +3

      You're welcome Jack! Glad to hear it helped, Cheers!

  • @ChadAmI80
    @ChadAmI80 8 месяцев назад +3

    Super helpful for a guy who is not a car electrician. Really appreciate the time in recording this video.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  8 месяцев назад

      You're Chad and thank you!

  • @PaulA-vc6sn
    @PaulA-vc6sn Год назад +2

    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

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Paul! Yeah definitely hiding a securing all the extra cable sometimes takes longer than doing the connections LOL Cheers!

  • @bfromthea7663
    @bfromthea7663 5 дней назад +1

    Brother that stache is amazing! Thanks for the video as well

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 дня назад

      You're welcome and thank you Larry, Cheers!

  • @MFA_27
    @MFA_27 9 месяцев назад +3

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Mehmet, Cheers!

  • @eriknevarez3863
    @eriknevarez3863 7 месяцев назад +2

    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. 🙏🏼

  • @a10sim
    @a10sim 8 месяцев назад +5

    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. 😎

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome and thank you!

    • @VM-dn8xt
      @VM-dn8xt 3 месяца назад

      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.

  • @meinasalon
    @meinasalon Год назад +20

    That was as clear as can be. Very helpful. Thank you!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome meinasalon and thanks!

  • @carazinn1125
    @carazinn1125 2 месяца назад

    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!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад

      You're welcome and thank you Cara! 😊

  • @michaelblozen8472
    @michaelblozen8472 6 месяцев назад +1

    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!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you Michael and welcome to the channel!

  • @macymorse80
    @macymorse80 Год назад +3

    Good info for the people who pull just any old fuse and don’t know and pretty well explained as well

  • @eper1586
    @eper1586 Год назад +3

    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. 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      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!

  • @javitopia
    @javitopia Год назад +6

    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)

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      Hi Javitopia! Yep that is another way of doing it. Cheers!

  • @Ameerdala
    @Ameerdala Месяц назад +2

    Your video made me save 200$ to pay install to a garage thank you

  • @Threedog1963
    @Threedog1963 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the heads up on the outside blade going to the power side in the fuse box. Never knew that.

  • @ManojPatel-oo3zd
    @ManojPatel-oo3zd Год назад +5

    Excellent video with clear instructions and explanations. Thankyou

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Manoj and thanks!

  • @jeeper426
    @jeeper426 Год назад +14

    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

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      Hi Fox! good input! definitely there is one more than on way to skin a horse LOL Cheers!

    • @shadowhorse1467
      @shadowhorse1467 4 месяца назад

      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

  • @skymaster9484
    @skymaster9484 День назад

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  День назад

      You're welcome and thank you Sky!

  • @chuckrussell6740
    @chuckrussell6740 Год назад +2

    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

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Chuck! and Thank you!

  • @Deerector
    @Deerector Год назад +18

    I love this guy his videos and his mustache.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      Thank you Deerector! I appreciate that Bud!

    • @Att7227
      @Att7227 Год назад +2

      I concur.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      @@Att7227 Thank you Anthony! 🍻

    • @mrtechie6810
      @mrtechie6810 Год назад +1

      His mustache offers you marriage.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      @@mrtechie6810 LOL!

  • @user-DODOZ
    @user-DODOZ Год назад +3

    Another great explanation video for diy installation.. 😊😊

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn 7 месяцев назад +1

    G'day from Australia. I'm a backyard mechanic/electrician, and your explanation is a great tutorial. Cheers, mate.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Brad and Cheers from California!

  • @c4manke
    @c4manke 3 месяца назад +1

    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

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      You're welcome and congrats on your new Truck, Cheers!

  • @thomasblake7046
    @thomasblake7046 Год назад +17

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +2

      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!

    • @oluwaseyiadediran
      @oluwaseyiadediran 11 месяцев назад

      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?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  11 месяцев назад +1

      @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!

    • @thomasblake7046
      @thomasblake7046 11 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@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.

    • @stopatredlights
      @stopatredlights 7 месяцев назад

      Wow. You are so smart captain obvious

  • @paulminshall8793
    @paulminshall8793 Год назад +4

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      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!

  • @stendecstretcher5678
    @stendecstretcher5678 Год назад +1

    This is the best tutorial I have seen on RUclips regarding dash cams. Sir I Salute You !

  • @petetherealrelentless6542
    @petetherealrelentless6542 3 месяца назад

    Your videos are the gold standard in safely hooking up devices in the car. Great work Sir.

  • @90sskidd
    @90sskidd 8 месяцев назад +1

    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 😀

  • @campyhamper4175
    @campyhamper4175 6 месяцев назад +1

    I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your attention to detail!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you CampyHamper!

  • @sl0m0e69
    @sl0m0e69 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the instructions, much needed. And a kick ass moustache my man!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      You're welcome and thank you Bud!

  • @swordandwords6020
    @swordandwords6020 6 месяцев назад +2

    I never seen a guy speaking
    with clear detail. 👍

  • @themanpreetgill
    @themanpreetgill 3 месяца назад

    You sir have mastered your art. I have never seen a tutorial this direct, informative and to the point. Thank you!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      You're welcome and thank you themanpreetgill!

  • @aliancemd
    @aliancemd 2 месяца назад

    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.

  • @thomasdarby6084
    @thomasdarby6084 Год назад +2

    I always find your videos helpful and accurate. Thank you.👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Thomas and thank you!

  • @ELEVOPR
    @ELEVOPR Год назад +1

    Thanks Bigote, You helped me out A Lot. Saludos from NYC Bro 🤗👊🏼
    The one originsl kit I had in the car blew out, had to replace it, but this time did it right with the fuse adaptors, I just had to remove the old kit and re install the new kit and made sure I used fuses that were not important either. everything came out great.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome ELEVO, Cheers from California!

  • @brenmaj
    @brenmaj 7 месяцев назад +1

    This guy is amazing. Very thorough tutorials 100% brilliant, thank you.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Mark and thank you!

  • @ralphredmond6572
    @ralphredmond6572 2 месяца назад +1

    Senior, I looked at many dash cam videos. Then I found you. You are a very skilled communicator!

  • @181VICKSTER
    @181VICKSTER 24 дня назад

    I'm trying to figure out what fuse numbers I need to use for my vw polo gti 6c to hardwire my road angel go dash cam. Really enjoyed your video and even learnt something new with the right way of using the fuses too thankyou 😁

  • @osito021
    @osito021 Год назад +5

    Exactly the kind of video that I was looking for. Very detailed and properly explained. Thank you.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад +1

      You're welcome osito021 and thank you!

  • @mikesirot6396
    @mikesirot6396 22 дня назад

    Best tutorial video I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much!!!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  22 дня назад +1

      You're welcome Mike and thank you!

  • @g_dub
    @g_dub Год назад +1

    Awesome job brother, helped me get my stuff installed right. I just used fuse taps. Thanks for your help and the clear video

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome G DUB and thank you!

  • @awoodward37
    @awoodward37 Год назад +1

    Hi, thanks for the helpful vid. You are one of the few that talk about the power/hot side of the fuse slot. Most videos just wack in the fuse tap without going into any details except picking the acc/batt fuses. In my Golf mk7 fuse box, there are a number of empty fuse slots that appear to have a metal slot for taking one side of a fuse. If I'm lucky, these could be the ideal slots to use. Wired with power but not already in use for something critical. (Next step would be to see which ones are acc and which one is batt.) Went to a car mechanic to wire up my two channel Viofo A129 duo. They wired it into the obd2 port. It was always powered on and the controls on the dashcam didn't work. I asked them to wire into the fuse box but instead, they completely removed all the wiring can camera cables. Now i'm back to square 1.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      Hi Andrew! yeah if I do the OBD2 port method I do it with this adapter ruclips.net/video/YEklm9V6xYE/видео.html but while I can use it to monitor my car while parked, it won't enable true parking mode, that definitely requires hardwire. Hope you get yours working soon Bud, Cheers!

  • @jrvane11
    @jrvane11 8 месяцев назад +2

    Outstanding video! You cleared up every question I had about the hardwire installation for my dashcam.

  • @robertsmith8535
    @robertsmith8535 5 месяцев назад +1

    THANK YOU!! I will use an installer but at least I won’t go in blind and can have a halfway decent conversation about the process.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Robert!

  • @rockon-wbfqlkjqhsydic72683
    @rockon-wbfqlkjqhsydic72683 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing videos! I would not have been able to install my Wolfbox without your help! I wish the company had such great information!!

  • @JMVD48
    @JMVD48 День назад

    Thank you very much for you explanation and for the warning about using the right fuse box places. 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  День назад +1

      You're welcome JMVD, Cheers!

  • @cpcenturyhousecottagegarde5667
    @cpcenturyhousecottagegarde5667 Год назад +2

    Very clear and helpful guide.Thank you!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome CP Century House & Cottage Garden!

  • @philipgauthier3570
    @philipgauthier3570 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! Getting ready to do some wiring of my GMRS, SAT Radio Lowrance and Ham radio using a marine fuse box with micro fuses and 8ga wire to battery...Much appreciated.

  • @Unplugged704
    @Unplugged704 3 месяца назад +1

    Best video! So helpful!
    Just picked up Vantru dash cam for my wife’s car.

  • @AutoMotivate
    @AutoMotivate Год назад +1

    Good info man! This is something most reviews skip right over.

  • @RTmadnesstoo
    @RTmadnesstoo Месяц назад +1

    Very clear instructions! Great Video! Thanks.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      You're welcome and thank you RT!

  • @piyusheslinger2703
    @piyusheslinger2703 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a beautiful explanation for people like me who doesn’t have any idea.! Thanks 👍👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  10 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Piyush and thank you!

  • @MattConquer
    @MattConquer Месяц назад +1

    This video is just a brilliant explanation !

  • @TQCHKer
    @TQCHKer 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video that teach us the newbie to car electronics which the right fuse to use for devices like dashcam.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you Teddy and Cheers!

  • @KenE808
    @KenE808 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the excellent content, and clear and precise instructions. I wish I found this prior to installing my dash cam and other add on’s!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Ken and thank you!

  • @lavapix
    @lavapix 10 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  10 месяцев назад +1

      LOL! Yeah I remember seeing that method back in the day, but yeah the fuse taps certainly inspire a lot more confidence, Cheers lavapix!

  • @Ritemon
    @Ritemon 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks, this helped me a great deal! A much cleaner install than just plugging into the cigarette lighter.👍

  • @herrera5478
    @herrera5478 Месяц назад +2

    Nice video ,super Mario stash looks good

  • @TurboNorm
    @TurboNorm 2 месяца назад +1

    I had no idea they made those fuse tap wires. So cool.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah, they definitely come in handy, Cheers!

  • @johngilkeson3109
    @johngilkeson3109 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video, very well presented. Good to know more detail about fuse taps. You sir are a great presenter.

  • @railsaviationvideography777
    @railsaviationvideography777 5 месяцев назад +1

    I ordered one of the hardware kit so I just ordered mine to hook up on my 2001 Honda CRV. Thanks for this video

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome friend!

    • @railsaviationvideography777
      @railsaviationvideography777 5 месяцев назад

      @@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

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      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!

  • @user-xm5to8dt6q
    @user-xm5to8dt6q Год назад +1

    This video is so helpful, just find this video right before installing a camera on my car

  • @robertfitzgerald3432
    @robertfitzgerald3432 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video and it was the way I connected my Biuone Camera system, AUX (ACC), and Elect Mirrors(ALWAYS ONE). Thank You.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  11 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Robert!

  • @bombswabs3041
    @bombswabs3041 4 месяца назад

    Dude thankyou so much. 1st time install and by the end I felt like a pro! Dash cam is working perfectly!!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      You're welcome Bud, glad to hear it helped. Cheers!

    • @bombswabs3041
      @bombswabs3041 4 месяца назад

      @@AlexAutoFun Dude you are the MAN! The least I could do was saying thankyou. BTW!!!!!!! I am today years old that I realized that you could probe the fuses while still installed using the tiny holes in the back of those fuses!!!! My life is forever changed!!!!!!! I'll go out on a limb here and say that almost NOBODY knows this. And even though this wasnt mentioned, I saw you doing this in the video and about dropped my multimeter!!!!! Damn @AlexAutoFun to the rescue!!! Thanks x10000!!!!!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      You're welcome friend! 🍻@@bombswabs3041

  • @maverickmaverick4493
    @maverickmaverick4493 Год назад +2

    Another good explanation. What about using an unused fuse slot with existing ACC or constant power. Thanks for your feedback

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      Thank you Maverick! ah yes sometimes I have used an unused spot (which is actually my prefer way of doing it) here is my video showing the install into a unused spot ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!

  • @equals-kl9hm
    @equals-kl9hm 3 месяца назад +1

    THANK YOU!!!
    Love the mustache!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      You're welcome and thank you!

  • @ItsMePaulyC
    @ItsMePaulyC 5 дней назад +1

    Awesome video! This really helps! Thanks so much!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 дней назад +1

      You're welcome Pauly and thank you, Cheers!

  • @jdw805
    @jdw805 Месяц назад +1

    Great instructional video! Thank you, that was super helpful! 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад +1

      You're welcome and thank you JDW!

  • @kuldeepshinde7921
    @kuldeepshinde7921 Год назад +1

    You are just awesome, I was very hesitant to install the hardwire. I m using the wolfbox.

  • @oldrrocr
    @oldrrocr 7 месяцев назад +1

    thanks! just used this as reference to install a Rexing V1 on my wife's Miata.

  • @tayninh69
    @tayninh69 Год назад +1

    Thank you for posting this, I have a new dash cam that I want to install and your video was very helpful.

  • @riacharda
    @riacharda 4 месяца назад +1

    This was super useful. I'm new to hard wiring and this was great to follow!

  • @LycanPaw
    @LycanPaw 9 месяцев назад +2

    It was good. Helped deciding which NOT to use.

  • @shaolinman
    @shaolinman 11 месяцев назад +1

    You explained it very thoroughly. Thank You.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  11 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Gary and thank you!

  • @rudythecat7320
    @rudythecat7320 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is the clearest video I've seen on installing a dash cam hardware kit. One question, though: How to run the wires from inside the cabin to a fuse box in the engine compartment??

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Rudy! Ah yes wiring to a fuse box in the engine compartment it's same process as if it was on the inside, there is only one additional step. The cable for the hardwire kit has to be brought into the car via a hole in the firewall. Sometimes there are existing unused holes with a grommet or a hole with a grommet with existing cables going thru the firewall. Most installers will use that same hole to route the hardwire kit cable into the inside of the car (my preferred method) but there are also installers that will drill a new hole for the hardwire kit cable instead of using an existing hole (I also done it but I prefer to just use an existing hole to reduce labor). Hope this helps, Cheers!

  • @j.mccarthy3008
    @j.mccarthy3008 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much!! I’m not the brightest bulb in the box so I’m continually amazed by what I don’t know!!! 🤷

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! and same here, I always learn something new everyday 😀

  • @jeannearc9879
    @jeannearc9879 Год назад +1

    I watch so many video n this is the only one i actually understand 😅😊. Thank you so much. I really need this video im super newbie with this. Lol

  • @moaskari1
    @moaskari1 3 дня назад

    Awesome .its one of the best description in youtube .❤❤❤❤❤

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 дня назад

      Thank you Mohamad, I appreciate that, Cheers!

  • @izzymoney85
    @izzymoney85 Год назад +1

    Once again thanks a bunch for a great tutorial 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Esmar, glad to hear it helped, Cheers!

  • @Isaiahkool1671
    @Isaiahkool1671 3 месяца назад +1

    these vids are the perfect walkthrough. thank you!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад +1

      You're welcome Isaiah!

  • @John-jp8dy
    @John-jp8dy 10 месяцев назад +1

    It was useful, thanks. God bless you and bless your moustache

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  10 месяцев назад

      You're welcome and thank you John!

  • @justinhammerman5284
    @justinhammerman5284 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing job, very detailed! Thank you!!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  8 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Justin!

  • @abdulrahmanmohammed1439
    @abdulrahmanmohammed1439 Год назад +1

    Great explained ❤thank you very much

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Год назад

      You're welcome Abdulrahman! 😀

  • @sidneyte7082
    @sidneyte7082 Год назад +1

    Well explained ! good teacher.