How to Install FUSE TAPS on Hardwire Kit (For Dash Cam Hard Wire Installation)
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- This is how replace the molded fuse on a hardwire kit with a fuse tap in preparation for car installation. Links to the tools & fuse tap kit below:
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Bullet Terminal Kit amzn.to/3wCoKE3
Fuse Tap Kit amzn.to/3yZiJkN
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Stripper Crimper Tool amzn.to/3l1cHut
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0:00 Introduction
1:30 Fuse Tap Installation
2:25 Quick Disconnect Bullet Terminal
3:55 Butt Splice Crimp Terminal
6:40 Crimping Vs Soldering
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Sir, I salute you. This video and your hardwire videos, we’re exactly what I was looking for, to help me install my car’s dash cam.
Thanks GryStyker! glad to hear they helped!
Another informative video. Thank you!
You're welcome wlit! glad to hear it helped!
I am a total novice to all things electrical and want to learn to do my own accessory installations in my car, like dash cams and audio.
This video taught me more in 8 mins than the 40 years I've been alive. Thankyou!
You're welcome Cass, glad to hear it helped, Cheers!
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@@AlexAutoFun I installed my Vantrue N4 with your help today. Many thanks!
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Good video, keep up the good work Alex.
Thanks Ichigo! will do bud!
Excellent, clear and detailed instructions, thank you.
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Thank you Mazter! I appreciate that bud!
Great explantions
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Also loving your Jurassic Park car ❤
Thank you! Yes it's a super fun vehicle to drive, tons of thumps ups and smiles whenever I take it out 😁
Wow, Alex... You are cranking out some of the most instructive how-to videos, regardless of what field! Thanks (again)!
You're welcome and thank you Bud!
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Not what i was looking for but still good video
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Nice I soldered my Radio aftermarket harness on my nissan, I think radio harness should always be soldered and taped you don't want to take your dash apart to reinstall a radio plus nothing like a Soldered connection.
Thanks again for sharing.
You're welcome ELEVO! Nice, stay tuned, I have a full series on soldering (starting from basics to advanced) Cheers!
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You're welcome Mehmet!
I'm really amazed how you take your time to respond to every single comment. Your videos made me buy the hud drive and currently waiting for delivery. Is it also possible to hardwire that one along with a dashcam? Do you think it will also be possible to add more 12v ports (cigarette lighter) on top of that? Or would that be too much for the car to handle? I haven't looked at my new car's fusebox and electronics. It's a 2010 astra h twintop.
Thanks Sam! Ah regarding hardwiring the HUD, nope so far there is no kit out there to hardwire it (but sounds like a interesting idea to free up the cigarette lighter port) Regarding running more than one hardwire kit, yes it is possible (I run two kits on my cars since I run 2 dashcams at the same time) And for adding more spaces on the cigarette lighter port a splitter like this one amzn.to/39zWZnT can be used. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately a splitter can't be used because it shorts the fuse when trying to plug in multiple devices. And due to the position of the cigarette lighter port, it'll get in the way of the climate controls
@@Rexy_Raccoon You're welcome Sam! ah yes for those cases with limited room in the plug area I use this style amzn.to/3Wz5XFC so I can move the ports to an area that has more clearance. Regarding power, yes you can max out the cigarette port with multiple high power devices connected (normally most ports are fused at 15A but this varies from car to car, I would double check your owners manual to confirm) Hope this helps, Helps!
Hi Sir, many thanks for the effort, really helpful, I have a question
With BAT wire connection would dash cam still stays on while car is switched off?
You're welcome Zeeshan! Ah when correctly hardwired the dash cam will turn off and enter park mode (if enabled in the dash cam's setting and if the dash cam supports it) when the car is off. 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!
Can you do a review on the vantrue x4s front and rear dash cam
Hi R BLady! will look into it, I don't think I seen that yet..
like your yj im doing an explorer build trying to wire up lights
Thanks Bud and very cool on your Explorer build, that is another one of my dream movie cars. Cheers!
Thanks for another good video. Just wondering if you have any thoughts on an issue I'm having - I am hardwiring a Wolfbox GS840S and it turns out that for a different electronic device, I had earlier installed a 12 V line off the accessory power port (cigarette lighter power port). So when I went to install the dashcam hardwire kit, I realized that I didn't have to connect the red accessory line to the fuse box... I could just attach it to that 12 V accessory power line (that is already fused with the vehicles 15 Amp fuse). So I just cut off that fuse and its overmold/holder at the end of that accessory line of the hardwire kit and attached it directly to that 12 V accessory power line that I had installed earlier. And now it doesn't power up. Can't figure it out - I confirmed that I'm getting 12 V at the input, and even getting voltage at the output (that micro USB that connects to the mirror) but no power. I've tested the mirror by using the supplied cigarette lighter power cord (that plugs into that cigarette power cord) and it works fine. The BATT (always on) (the yellow line) works fine to power up the device. Any thoughts? That red/orange line is fine (no damaged during install). I tried resetting the camera, re-installed microSD card, no luck. I've confirmed many times that the accessory line is getting a full 12V of power. Thanks for your help!
Hi Al W.! thank you! ah that is interesting, if you do have a good ground and have power both to both the ACC and BATT ends then hardwire kit should power up (I would also check the fuse tap is in the correct orientation, if the the ACC one is gone, maybe the BATT was inserted backwards?). But sounds like the dash cam is not turning on with it but it does turn on with the cigarette lighter adapter. Double check your hard wire kit (not sure which one you are using) make sure it's the Wolfbox recommended one here is the link if needed wolfbox.com/product/hardwarekit/?ref=RutnQdFA8PgPy, if it kit is the right one and it's still not powering up I would recommend contacting Wolfbox, just to make sure the kit they sent you it's not DOA. Hope this helps and please let us know what you find my friend!
Hi alex, i am seeing your videos for long and they are very informative.
i have a question in few cars ACC fuse has power all the time and that doesnot allow my camera to go on parking mode. what can we do for this.? tnx
Hi LoveDhillon! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video and the dangers mentioned on my full install video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Hi, at 3:38 the crimped spot you were showing is that a spot to crimp the copper wire or the insulation?
Hi Jonny! Only wire should be inside the crimp area. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Thank you for your video! To install a WOLFBOX mirror dash cam and backup camera with the hardwire kit…. What is the amperage of the fuse for the yellow and red cables?
You're welcome Fredrick! Ah yes the amperage will vary remember bottom fuse spot is for the fuse that was removed from the car and the top fuse spot is for the fuse used by the hardwire kit, here is my install video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thank you, I saw the video, but do you recommend 10A or 15A for the AAC and BATT cables?
@@fredrick211 Hi Frederick! I use which ever fuse AMP rating that came with the hardwire kit (for safety I follow what the kit included or was made with but also for warranty purposes if something goes haywire down the road lol) Cheers!
Hi Alex after watching your video i feel like i can install my dash cam i do have a question the blackvue power magic pro kit came with two micro2 10A fuses the fuses i want to pull for the taps are 15A and 20A will this still work?
Hi Visreal! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits (each one with a different amp rating partially determined by fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap, the car's internal wiring and current load on the circuit to be tapped) The fuse removed from the car goes in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other, each one driving it's own load. Here is another video ruclips.net/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/видео.html where I explain how fuse taps work in more detail and here is my hardwire video if you want to see the actual install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
First of all I would like to thank for such a great and detailly explained video, which helps me a lot for hardwiring my wolfbox G850 to Corolla. However, as far as I know, fuses are coloured based on amp rating (i.e. standard blue fuse has a 15-amp rating, yellow is 20 amps and green is 30 amps). May I ask, how to determine what colour of fuse I should use for the dashcam kit? or just the blue one cut from the original dashcam kit is fine?
Thanks Sherlock! Ah yes the fuse for the hardwire kit is of the same value as what came with the kit. In this case since the kit came with a blue fuse (15A), I used a 15A fuse on the functional fuse tap. Cheers!
Thanks Alex, very informative 👍🏻
@@sherlockshaful You're welcome!
Thank you for the video. Left fuse you got from a fuse box but what about right one, where did you get it? Thank you for the answer
You're welcome! Ah yes the bottom fuse spot is for the fuse that was removed from the car and the top fuse spot is for the fuse used by the hardwire kit, here is my install video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun I watched it twice already but I'm still confusing. If manufacturer's hardwire kit has 5A fuse and I put it in the slot with 10A or 15A - how does it work? Would hardwire kit burn out because it is located in 10A slot?
Hi! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits (each one with a different amp rating partially determined by fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap, the car's internal wiring and current load on the circuit to be tapped) The fuse removed from the car in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other. And here is another video that will interest you showing the complete install on car ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Does using a tap connection like this interfere with other devices in that fuse terminal? I've been super paranoid figuring out which fuses to use in my ProMaster van... Ended up just using the cig plug in connector for now.
Hi Nova! Ah great question, I actually have a video where I cover this in more detail here ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
I have the double fuse taps for my 4 ch. Rexing cam. They come with 2v fuses. Is it ok to add a 15, or 20amp fuse, next to the 2amp, that came with the hardwire kit? Or do I need to match to the one, I’m using that’s already in the fuse box? Like, if I’m tapping into a 15, is it ok to have a 2amp, and a 15?
Hi Mark! Fuse taps creates two separate independent circuits (each one with a different amp rating partially determined by fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap, the car's internal wiring and current load on the circuit to be tapped) The fuse removed from the car goes in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other, each one driving it's own load. And here is my follow up video showing the hardwire process ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
When returning the fuse into the fuse panel, is it important to pay attention to the "in" & "out" side of each fuse link? I would assume the fuse handles current bi-directional, but my Rove Dashcam hardwire kit explaination of this leaves me confused
Hi Kip! A normal fuse is not sensitive to orientation (it's just a metal shunt) however functional fuse taps do have only one correct orientation. Here is my install video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
Which one is the fuse that goes to the hardwire kit? I understand that the existing fuse from the car goes on the bottom of the tap but what fuse are you placing on the top? The light blue one?
Hi Rachana! good question! the fuse for the actual hard wire kit is the same one that came with the kit (for example if it came with a 15amp, then I use a 15amp which is blue) what sometimes changes is the size, but I keep the same amperage rating (same color) as what came with the kit. Hope this helps!
What do you think about just inserting a bare wire into the fuse slot and jamming the fuse in to wedge it in there? Another installer did this because there was no room in the fuse box for a fuse tap. (2) I may have to go with a professional, if it’s affordable and if I can even find one who does this kind of stuff.
Hi Stephen! I don't personally tap the fuse box like that (but I have seen it done) for safety reasons both short term and long term. But yeah I always recommend professional installation. Cheers!
How would the larger Amp fuse function here? Since both are connected to the same circuit the fuse with the lowest amperage rating will trip. This limits amperage for one circuit or makes it dangerously large for the other.
Hi reverse moustache cat! Ah remember a functional fuse tap create 2 separate independent circuits (each one with a different Amp # based on the fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap) The fuse removed from the car inserted in the fuse tap bottom slot. The second fuse (top fuse) is for the 2nd load, the hardwire kit load. That circuit does not impact when the bottom circuit pops. The original car fuse will continue to pop at it's rated Amperage (in this case 2A) and the hardwire kit will pop at 15A. Here is another video ruclips.net/video/YibUc7myohQ/видео.html where I explain how the hardwire kit and fuse taps work in mode detail. Hope this helps, Cheers!
When you put both wires in the butt connector do they have to touch each other inside the connector??
Hi! Normally the wires won't actually touch each other inside the butt splice since most of this splices have a stop to prevent the wire from going in too far. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Does not having a backup battery pack dedicated for dash cams harm the car battery? Asking for a Benz 2014 c300. Great tutorial!
Thanks Calvin! I use hardwire kits with a low voltage cut off to prevent overtraining the battery however some brands do offer a stand alone battery pack like this one amzn.to/3bnExj6 but they are usually pricey and some people have concerns about charging and discharging a large lithium battery on their car (specially when unattended or when subjected to temperature extremes the car can potential see such as when left in the sun or in the winter) which is kind of the reason I think stand alone battery packs haven't take off in popularity. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks for your reply.. do you think just having a dashcam tapped directly with that low voltage cutoff hardwire kit to this European car will affect it negatively?
@Calvin You're welcome! ah that is a good question, while I have not had issues with my hardwire kits in all the years I been playing with dash cams, there is always an inherent risk when adding an aftermarket device to a car. Either installation can go wrong or the device can fail or some other latent failure may occur down the road. I know this may sound like an exaggeration but the example I give to people is that I had a friend who installed an aftermarket stereo on his car. Well the car caught on fire a few days later, and while it could have been the install, it could have also been the device or as my friend says maybe it was unrelated but just coincidence. So that is definitively something to keep in mind when deciding to upgrade your vehicle with aftermarket accessories. Hope this helps, Cheers!
One thing I ran into is the new Ford Explorer has the Micro3 blade. Which requires 3 blade fuses. The Red Tiger dash kit doesn’t come with wire taps and the explorer has no spares. So looks like I’ll have to find some taps that are cokpanyibe
Hi Daniel! ah yes here you go amzn.to/3OcHX9w Hope this helps, Cheers!
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First off, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making these videos. I received a Redtiger dashcam with the same hardwire installation kit for Christmas. I know next-to-nothing about electrical components in cars, so your videos have been a lifesaver. However, I am down to one last question. I am in a situation where I need a fuse tap as I do not have an open slot. That said, when you mention plugging the dashcam fuse into the top slot of the fuse tap, did you simply just remove the fuse from the head of the dashcam wire, that you cut off to splice into the fuse tap wire? Liked and subscribed! :)
You're welcome Dan! Ah regarding the top fuse (for the hardwire kit) I used a brand new fuse (instead of using the one that I cut off). I just matched the amp rating of the new fuse to the fuse that I cut off. And here is my follow up video showing the rest of the install ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun That makes sense, thank you so much for the prompt reply! One last question, I am not certain which amp fuse I should use for the Redtiger dashcam. Would it be safe to assume it's an 15 amp fuse since it's blue? I get a little concerned after extensive (googling) reading comments from people saying using too high of an amperage could cause a short, or worse, a fire.
You're welcome Dan! Ah yes the blue color is normally used to denote a 15A fuse, however in cases where there is doubt, installers will peel back the plastic molding on the original hardwire kit fuses and confirm the number physically stamped on the molded fuse or contact the manufacturer to confirm the fuse rating if there is still doubt. Cheers!@@danbrandt222
The fuse tap kit on the link only has the red wires. Do you have a link for the yellow wires?
Hi Garfield! The yellow fuse taps come in this kit ruclips.net/video/Ny-TvRnhTs4/видео.html Cheers!
I'm lost, can some explain to me - is it required to keep the existing fuse when using a hardware kit, is the 'fuse' connector on the end of a hardware kit actually a fuse or just a connector. Basically is a fuse tap required if all slots are taken and why? @autofun
Hi Justin! ah yes first we must understand how a hardwire kit works, here is my introductory video ruclips.net/video/OyQs8X7H56o/видео.html which explain this in more detail (functional fuse taps vs the fuse ends you saw me replace on this video, some hardwire kits already come with functional fuse taps, this video is for cases where the hardwire kit does not come with functional fuse taps) and here is the actual install video where I goes over when is a fuse retained and on which position of the fuse tap is installed ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
My hard hardwire kit is like that but it also have sa glass tube fuse in it and at the end of the wire it also have 15a/blue fuse, do I need to put another 15a/blue fuse on the holder?
Hi AxielLegends! Ah yes I seen that before, were there is a glass fuse in addition the molded fuse. Normally when converting the kit to functional fuse taps, I remove the glass fuse section, however there are some installers that will leave the glass fuses in place (so you have redundant protection when using functional fuse taps.). Hope this helps, Cheers!
What is the purpose of the two fuse slots in these fuse taps? Do I have to put a fuse in both? Or is leaving one empty okay?
Hi Jamolo! The purpose of the fuse taps slots is explained on the first 1:30 seconds of this video. And here is another hardwire where I show the actual installation of the kit on a car ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hi. When installing two fuse taps to power a dash cam how do you determine what amp size the new fuses should be?
Hi Michael! I use the same fuse Amp rating as what originally came with the hardwire kit. Hope this helps, Cheers!
But if my hardwire kit or add a fuse kit doesn’t come with fuses, then do we match the fuse amperage with the same as what we are using from the fuse block?
If you don't use the red wire part of the fuse tap, can you cut it off to save space?
Hi Hank! I'm assuming your are referring to the lead/wire? if so, yes it can be shorten and capped to ensure it will not short out with anything near it. Cheers!
i have the same hardwiring kit as in the video i noticed the wire is 20awg and the fuse tap wire i have is 16awg, what would be the best thing to do?
HI Jared, here is are some IDC connectors with the range you are looking for amzn.to/44OkIYl Cheers!
I need to hardwire my road angel halo pro to my x6 f16 2015
Just wondering if you have any idea what fuse pot I should put them in (front fuse box or back fuse box)
Hi MrFSD! Here is my follow up video showing how I find ACC and BATT in any vehicle ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thank you Alex! Appreciate it my friend!
You're welcome friend!@@MrFSD
Hi on one of your previous videos i saw you just pulled out the same amp fuse (15 amp) and plugged in the new one with the cable attached to the 15 amp fuse that came as is with the cables. This means the one 15 amp fuse runs for the new camera and the original 15amp fuse in that box location. Can you do that or do you have to put a fuse splice and add 2 fuses of 15 amps?
Hi Kosie! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits (each one with a different amp rating partially determined by fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap, the car's internal wiring and current load on the circuit to be tapped) The fuse removed from the car goes in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other, each one driving it's own load. Here is another video ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html where you can see another example of this and here my follow hardwire video where I cover the rest install in more detail ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks so much really appreciate it. Watched them. Now just waiting for my dash cam to arrive.
You're welcome!@@kosieS
If I don’t use the original fuse(small red plastic) is there any problem?
Hi Orhan! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits. The fuse removed from the car in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other. Here is another video where I explain the hardwire installation process ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html and here my other hardwire video where I cover the dangers involved when installing a hardwire kit on a cart with air bags. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Got Camara security car HD 1080 cam only coming red cable Small fuse the black cable to put it 24/7 i need change the fuse can put it my Honda CR-V ex manual 4x4 2000 dont know what fuse can used to start 24/7 my put saint one he truck it stay all the time on be sensor ant it can got off and on be parking? Thank you
HI Maria! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video and the dangers mentioned on my full install video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Hi there. I followed your links and purchased the fuse taps and female to male bullet butt crimp connector terminals. As my wiring from my dash camera is the wrong fuse type for my car. I can not seem to insert the fuse tap (male) into any of the female ends of the butt crimp connectors. The red connector (which you use) will not accept the fuse tap no matter how hard I try. I have tried all the different butt crimp connector colors to make sure. I am really frustrated here. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Hi John! I'm assuming you are referring to this bullet terminal kit amzn.to/3wCoKE3 They can mate to each other and also disconnect (with some amount of force). The kit is to ensure that the terminal is not damaged during the crimping process. Here is the crimp tool I used amzn.to/3l1cHut Alternatively if there is no need to separate the wires in the future, a standard butt crimp can be used as shown on the video, here is the butt crimp terminals I use amzn.to/3wfVClz Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun, Thanks!
@@johnbruzda6983 You're welcome!
Putting in a dash cam. One thing I've ran into and not sure how to proceed. I have multiple "factory designated" open fuse slots in my fuse box. In what position of the "Fuse Tap" would I place the 5A Dash cam fuse into, and would it be ok to simply leave the other slot of the "Fuse Tap" empty? Thanks
Hi Rocinblues! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html And yes my preference is to use empty fuse spot. However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Alex, thanks so much for the quick response. Those video links worked like a charm!!!! Got it installed yesterday. Cheers.
You're welcome Bud!@@rocinblues
Sir. you have clear installation instruction. What about tapping an unused slot with existing ACC or CONSTANT Power source? Can I tap it?
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 and here is my video showing how I find the ACC and BATT connections in more detail ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun can I replace the existing backup light fuse with this to install an aftermarket backup cam? Also can’t find the link to where you run the wires when finished
@@chrisfiorot3793 Hi Chris! Ah I think you are looking for the connection to the back up lights video here you go ruclips.net/video/LHGxwulIPes/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun can I the fuse adaptor instead? Can’t find my reverse light wires.
@@chrisfiorot3793 Hi Chris! are you referring to using fuse taps to power a back up camera? if so, yes some installers have done it but I would recommend referring to the back up camera instructions to confirm this is an approved way of connecting the camera to avoid potential issues with warranty down the road if something goes wrong. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hi, Alex. I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla Saloon and I intend to install a hardwire kit for the dash cam. The problem is that the fuse box has no free space, and the red and yellow wires in the kit already have a fuse attached. Of course, I can install a fuse tap on one of the fuses, but I noticed one thing: among the fuses in the box there is one for the rear window wiper. But my car doesn't have a rear wiper. And no seat heaters, although there is a fuse for it. Is there a reason why they are in the box, even though they are theoretically useless? Should I keep them and attach a fuse tap, or remove them and insert the wire from the kit? Thank you.
Hi Franco! Yes some cars have empty fuse spots normally used for equipment that is only available on certain trims. Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks again for your quick response. I will watch your videos and hope to find an answer that works for me. All the best.
You're welcome!@@franconero9899
How do I know what size fuse I need to remote my amp?
Hi Super! Your installer will refer to the instruction manual that came with your amp to determine the fuse size. If the manual is lost, it can likely be downloaded from the company's website or the vendor could be contacted for tech support. Cheers!
If I don’t use original fuse from vehicle and i put my fuse instead of that, am i gonna get trouble?
Hi Orhan! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits. The fuse removed from the car in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other. Here is another video where I explain the hardwire installation process ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html and here my other hardwire video where I cover the dangers involved when installing a hardwire kit on a cart with air bags. Hope this helps, Cheers!
If I'm tapping on 10A fuse on what fuse tap should the new one be? Example of this is the new one is for a redtiger f7n dash cam Acc and batt+.
Hi Pat! The bottom fuse spot is for the fuse that was removed from the car and the top fuse spot is for the fuse used by the hardwire kit, here is my install video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html Cheers!
@AlexAutoFun thanks! I watched it but I still confused as to what Amp rating I should use for the new one? I've bought a add a fuse tap from Amazon which comes with some fuses as well. If I decide to use for example Heated seats 10A as my acc, what fuse rating can I use for the new one, is it 10A or lower?
@@D41Pat You're welcome! Ah correct, the bottom spot is for the fuse removed from the car (literally the same fuse) and the top fuse is for the hardwire fuse so the rating for the top fuse is determined by the hardwire kit being used. Here is my video for the RedTiger hardwire kit ruclips.net/video/OyQs8X7H56o/видео.html and here is my full install video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
@AlexAutoFun thank you! For the redtiger hardwire kit it's rated 5V-2.5A so this means I can only use a maximum of 2.5A or lower?
@@D41Pat Hi Pat! The power rating refers to how much power the kit can actually deliver to the dash cam, here is my intro to hardwire kits video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/видео.html Cheers!
Hi there, why not just insert the fuse for the hardwire kid into the fuse tap (as well as the original fuse as you show in the videio), cut off the wire on the fuse tap altogether and call it a day? Am I missing something here?
Hi yeskii! ah good eye.. I personally don't do it like that because I don't like how high the assembly gets when stacking the fuse tap from the hardwire kit into the functional fuse tap and then having to deal with cutting and shutting off the unused pigtail so it does not contact anything, that being said, I have seen people do the approach you suggested (here is the video where I show this ruclips.net/video/wAad_JA7kz8/видео.html at the 9:55 mark for those wondering what that looks like) Cheers Bud!
@@AlexAutoFun yea that makes sense, fair enough! Thanks for the quick response!!
@@yeskiii You're welcome bud!
I have a question! So my hardwiring kit already has a bullet connector connected to the fuse head part.... with the wrong (mini) fuse, how do I connect that to a micro fuse tap, like do I cut before the bullet connector or after the bullet connector of the original hardwiring kit before crimping it with the micro?
or can i connect a bullet terminal kit to the existing bullet connector to join it with the micro fuse tap?
Hi Ray! Correct, bullet terminals are usually compatible, if your hardwire kit already has one, and your new fuse size end already has one too, the easiest way to swap it out would be to disconnect the existing incorrect fuse from the hardwire kit and test to see if the bullet terminal with the correct fuse size fits. In the rare case that the bullet terminals do no mate correctly, then yes I would cut off the terminal and install a matching one (so far I haven't encounter that but it may be possible someone out there is using a non-standard bullet terminal) Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun yes I have encountered that situation unfortunately, thanks for the info and quick reply!!
@@rayhuang5788 You're welcome!
What's the problem with removing the original fuse(asuming same color) ? Doesn't the hardwire kit has fuses too?
Hi Gaston! you can see why sometimes the original fuse that comes with the hardwire kit has to be replaced at the beginning of the video (1st reason being the fuse size of the kit maybe different from your car's fuse size and the 2nd is that your fuse box may not have spare spaces available, the fuse tap add an additional use slot). Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks for your reply. So can't I just remove an existing blue fuse and insert the hardwire kit wire there (asumming they have the size) ?
@@gastonbarreto7060 Hi Gaston! Ah good question, remember the hardwire kit needs a specific source of power, unfortunately it can't just be any blue fuse. It has to be connected to: Accessory Power (turns off with the car) and Constant Power (always on) and compounding this issue is that it is not recommended to use fuses that control critical functions of the vehicle as that can create a safety hazard if they pop due to the dash cam tapping into those, so they number of possible locations where the hardwire kit can be connected is very narrow, here is a video where I cover this in more detail ruclips.net/video/_MlRJ2_cd2o/видео.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!
Can i use electrical tape instead?
Hi Christopher, not sure where your installer wants to use electrical tape. There are cases where it can be safely used and I also seen cases where using it can be a potential failure point or safety hazard. I would recommend to let the installer decide his approach as long as he has experience doing this installs (and is licensed and insured) you should be ok. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Can I directly put the wire with built in fuse to the fuse tap?
Hi Justine! I personally don't like to connect the hardwire molded fuse into a functional fuse tap, because I don't like how high the assembly gets when stacking the molded fuse from the hardwire kit into the functional fuse tap and then having to deal with cutting and shutting off the unused pigtail so it does not contact anything, that being said, I have seen people do it way (here is the video where I show this ruclips.net/video/wAad_JA7kz8/видео.html at the 9:55 mark for those wondering what that looks like) Cheers!
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You're welcome and welcome to the channel bud!@@JUSTDLV
Can I install it to a spare fuse?
Hi Vasu! Yes my preference is to use empty fuse spot. Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle and the dangers involved with air bags mentioned on this video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
Can we just plug the fuses soldered with hardwire kit to the fuse taps along with the original fuses from the car?
Hi Jonny! Ah yes regarding connecting the hardwire molded fuse into a functional fuse tap, I personally don't do it like that because I don't like how high the assembly gets when stacking the molded fuse from the hardwire kit into the functional fuse tap and then having to deal with cutting and shutting off the unused pigtail so it does not contact anything, that being said, I have seen people do the approach you suggested (here is the video where I show this ruclips.net/video/wAad_JA7kz8/видео.html at the 9:55 mark for those wondering what that looks like) Hope this helps, Cheers!
Thank you so much for your response and opinion. Very appreciate it.
@@jonnylee8538 You're welcome!
@@AlexAutoFun Hi Alex, are there any differences between the clear rubber fusetap and blue rubber fusetap? It seems the blue rubber one can be crimped right away with another wire without having to plug to the female connector like the one with the clear rubber fuse tap.
@@jonnylee8538 Hi Johnny! Not sure which blue rubber fuse tap your are referring to, but if you are referring to the bullet terminal show at 2:05, those are used when you want to have the ability to disconnect and disconnect the wire (the bullet terminal have a male and female type). If there is no need to have a quick disconnect terminal, then a butt splice can be used as shown at the 2:20 mark. Butt splices crimp the wires together creating the connection. Hope this helps, Cheers!
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What fuse can I tap into on my gmc sierra fuse panel
Hi Wathian! Here is my follow up video where I cover how I find ACC and BATT on any car ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html However I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers mentioned on that video and the dangers mentioned on my full install video ruclips.net/video/uZp95NbNlmM/видео.html Cheers!
If you have to ask that question - you'd be well advised to have your hardwire dashcam PROFESSIONALLY installed.
@@azclaimjumper well it professional install by me thanks for RUclips videos sucka
If the dash cam fuse is 15amp, is it ok if I tap into a 10?
Hi Casper 1986! Ah remember a functional fuse tap creates 2 separate independent circuits (each one with a different amp rating partially determined by fuses that are loaded into the each fuse slot in the fuse tap, the car's internal wiring and current load on the circuit to be tapped) The fuse removed from the car in the fuse tap bottom slot and the second fuse (top fuse) is for the hardwire kit. So they are each independent of each other. Here is my hardwire video ruclips.net/video/K2iKXj82354/видео.html where I explain this in more detail. Hope this makes sense, Cheers!
@AutoFun Awesome man. Thanks for replying.
@@Casper-by3hs You're welcome!
On amazon i can see that every wire are red. Where can i get red and yellow red wire with double fuse extension?
Hi Nemanja! While it is nice to have matching red and yellow wires (and helps to keep track of which is BATT and ACC) it is not necessary which is the reason we mainly see fuse tap kits only include the red color. The yellow fuse taps you see on this video are part of the Rove ultimate hardwire kit here ruclips.net/video/Ny-TvRnhTs4/видео.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun can you tell me how to know how strong is the fuse in hardwire kit ( usb c slot), in wolfbox kit? My G900 is not good. Lots of bugs, it restarts from time to time, rear camera at night is horror. I have white snow in the dark and low light. Try everything. And i contact support i will get new complete kit, but can you show me the rear camera but in the cmplete dark? Maybe from 850 or 880 ( rear camera is metal and heavy). In the daylight and with some light os ok but nothing better from Vantop. Vantop rear camera show dark and this one white snow. Also the reverse guadline mod is better in Vantop. The lines are wider picture is bigger. In Wolfbox if i choose wide reverse screen everything is magnified and i need to go i portret mode. But then the picture is smaller. Also 2 aeconds delay when i put gear in reverse to see the picture in mirror. Can you tested or can i call you on some number maybe?
@@nkojic Hi Nemanja! Unfortunately I have not reviewed the hardwire kit for the G900 yet so I can't confirm the fuse, but oh man sorry to hear your G900 is giving you issues. That is kind of the reason I sometimes wait on new products, since they are new, there can sometimes be bugs or issues that are still being worked out (this is true on any new product that just came out, part of the price we all pay for having the latest model I guess! LOL) If you want to compare the video quality to the G850, you can see that here during the test drive portion of the review ruclips.net/video/7UbJk32_k5Y/видео.html and If you want to compare the video quality to the G880, you can see that here ruclips.net/video/JJKbUu_egiE/видео.html during the test drive portion of the review. I would also recommend contacting Wolfbox for support, they may be able to walk you thru some trouble shooting steps. Hope this helps and please let us know if you decide to stay with the G900 or try a different one. Cheers!
Tsk Tsk - To the wire end of the Fuse Tap Adapter, I crimped the FEMALE Insulated Heat Shrink connector. This way I have no exposed metal on the Fuse Tap Adapter connector that could cause problems if or when the connectors are disconnected. Yes, I can leave the disconnected Fuse Tap Adapter in place even after the Dash cam wire has been disconnected.
Consider checking out the "E-Volt Insulated Heat Shrink connectors". Consider "Spade" connectors in preference to "Bullet" connectors, which are easier to "see" that the wire has been push in far enough but not too far in, B4 crimping the connector.
Also, the E-Volt contains red, blue, & Yellow Insulated Heat Shrink Butt Connectors.
Hi AZ! Yes different quick disconnect connectors can be used (and the order can be switched as far is which is female or male as required depending on the application) , this is just a general description of how quick disconnect and butt splice connectors are installed. While most installers have a preference over one over another there are cases where the customer specifies a specific connector and most installers can accommodate for it. Cheers!
From where can we buy a universal hardwire kit for my dashcam. Iam using roav c3. From india
Hi sajith! Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the roav c3, maybe that is is a brand model only available there? Cheers!
You don’t say what size fuse?
Hi Thomas! Ah remember the fuse amp rating is determined by the hardwire kit being used (some kits have higher Amp fuses and some have lower amp fuses) Cheers!
He never shows how to crimp the terminals that push together
Hi Cruz! The bullet terminals (the ones you push together) are not crimped (the advantage of bullet terminals is that they can always be disconnected again unlike Butt Splices). Crimping is normally only done on Butt Connectors (the terminals where you insert a wire and crimp). Cheers!
Dude where’s my car?!