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Tesla's are a challengedue to lack of fuse box and +ACC connection in a Tesla Model 3/Y.
Tesla's are a challengedue to lack of fuse box and +ACC connection in a Tesla Model 3/Y.
the kind of thing where we need to rely on feedback from owners and installers, don't see enough of them still to be able to check them ourselves, I do know they can be a challenge thoughFiguring out how to deal with EV are probably a good idea, seem to be the way the world are going.
likely gonna have to run it 24/7 due to lack of fuse box and +ACC connection in a Tesla Model 3/Y.
Again, wow. Did a little google search and there are options for model 3. I only read the first parts of these 2 web pages. Do you want the cam running in normal mode when parked or for it to switch to parking mode? Yes as you know it needs a +ACC switched terminal for it to go into parking mode and to have that auto shutdown timer feature. If not then it will keep writing on the card in 1-5 min. segments never shutting down. Read also that the Tesla can give the cams battery monitor a false reading in voltage drop, even when driving, thus the cam can shut down even when driving. Maybe wire the DR switched +ACC to a constant + and put a physical cut off switch someplace convenient. You will have to flip that switch every time to get it in and out of parking mode but if you don't drive it for a long time the timer will never shut it down. I would not like it running for longer than a few hours when parked yet alone for days on end. Also you might not want to use the supplied DR voltage monitor for the reason of it can shut down when there is plenty of voltage but verify the power going out of the battery monitor is 12v and not something like 5v. SG can verify if the cams head unit input is full 12v. Don't forget to install old school inline fuses as you cannot use the fuse taps. lol, you need "technology" from way back in the form of inline fuse to protect the dash cam because the Tesla is so advanced it does not need fuses.lack of fuse box and +ACC connection in a Tesla Model 3/Y.
There should be a setting in the menu to timer out with selectable duration so it will auto turn off.
Dang no fuse box in an all electric car!? WOW. I like new cars for all the tech/features but just hate them for that same reason. You know what it takes to start my truck..a key.. one that I can have made at any key place for .99c and can have a thousand+ copies. The new cars, limited to about 4-5 "smart keys" (I call them stupid keys) @ $300+ a pop and needs to be programed by a specialist. New cars are essentially a "computer" on wheels and computers don't last very long in relation to good old mechanical. I am not hating on you car, it is very nice and given the choice if someone was to "give" me a car I would take yours over mine. I just don't care to buy a new car every 5-10 years. BTW you will get your DR before me as mine was sent UPS and will not get here until next week...but I bet mine will be 10xs easier to install. I have tons of room under the dash/center consul. Only airbags I have are 2 not 10+ like in yours and I would not want to be taking my "computer" apart and running wires throughout, yicks scary. Again, you have a very nice car and are better protected against injury in a wreak.
Again, wow. Did a little google search and there are options for model 3. I only read the first parts of these 2 web pages. Do you want the cam running in normal mode when parked or for it to switch to parking mode? Yes as you know it needs a +ACC switched terminal for it to go into parking mode and to have that auto shutdown timer feature. If not then it will keep writing on the card in 1-5 min. segments never shutting down. Read also that the Tesla can give the cams battery monitor a false reading in voltage drop, even when driving, thus the cam can shut down even when driving. Maybe wire the DR switched +ACC to a constant + and put a physical cut off switch someplace convenient. You will have to flip that switch every time to get it in and out of parking mode but if you don't drive it for a long time the timer will never shut it down. I would not like it running for longer than a few hours when parked yet alone for days on end. Also you might not want to use the supplied DR voltage monitor for the reason of it can shut down when there is plenty of voltage but verify the power going out of the battery monitor is 12v and not something like 5v. SG can verify if the cams head unit input is full 12v. Don't forget to install old school inline fuses as you cannot use the fuse taps. lol, you need "technology" from way back in the form of inline fuse to protect the dash cam because the Tesla is so advanced it does not need fuses.
I did scroll down and read this...
Model 3 Power
Model 3 uses an electronic fuse system, that if tapped into the wrong place, your dashcam will generate errors and problems! Tesla was nice enough to provide a separate 10 amp circuit that is electronically fused for 15 amps. It is not used for anything else, but it is switched power – meaning the power turns off when the car turns off. Use Video1 and Video 2 from Ingineerix to help connect to this power source in the cabin at the left footwell module.
Ultimate Tesla Dashcam Guide – TeslaTap
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Dashcam Install Help
Hey Guys, I configured my 3 on 12/15, received my VIN yesterday, and will be taking delivery at Fremont on Sunday!! Super excited!!! Will be flying in this weekend, spend a few days in SF, and drive home thereafter. I have two new BlackVue DR750S-2CH that I purchased a few months ago in...teslamotorsclub.com
I do not mean any disrespect to anyone's car. I think all new cars are very nice and they are certainly much nicer than my outdated car that works perfectly and has never had an issue for 18 years, this might be hard to say for ANY newer car 18 years from now. I just care when spending 10's of thousands of dollars that the product I purchase lasts me for say decades. As you can tell I am not dependent on (my) smartphone, lol and don't live by the means of APPs. There are many benefits of new cars over my old daily diriver, mostly safety but when it comes to working on a new car, that is not a direction I care to handle myself. BTW the best and easiest car I have ever owned and worked on was a 1933 model year. Though get in a wreak in this, I might not survive.Don't confuse ****ty EVs with Tesla. New Teslas give 2 NFC keycards (I think any NFC device will work, just give it access on the computer), any phone with Tesla App will work to start the car. A/C can be turned on remotely from the app.
I know absolutely nothing about EVs. I was surprised that Tesla 3 had no fuses, but now I understand why and how. Just trying to help the poster with possible options. With the article that has information that does not seem right I don't know, not a concern of mine, just trying to help. As for the way to program a timer I am referring to the SGDR. It knows when you turn off the car because there is a 2nd +ACC lead that gets connected to ACC switched fuse, thus the cam knows when the car has been "parked" or shall I say turned off. That tells the DR to start the internal timer to turn off the cam at the set duration.The switched terminals turn off only after 12 hours!
There is no way to program a timer to auto turn off after you park your car because there's no way to determine when you parked your car.
I may be lost here but I haven't been getting updates on the SG9663DR, from what I'm reading is it already for sale, can I buy the setup now! If so where and are there any better place to buy it and any discounts anywhere!
Thanks all!
<crossing my fingers for the Canada delivery>
Canadian stock is still a few weeks awaySam @Street Guardian Canada will take care of you in Canada. I see the DR product details page is up on the Canada site so active pre-sale should be ready soon.
That's correct, a soft launch just happened.
USA received a small batch last week and that small-batch sold out.www.StreetGuardian.CAM & Amazon.com/streetguardian
dashcamtalk.com
There is a 2nd small-batch en route arriving either Friday or Monday. (scheduled for Monday but DHL is almost always a day early)
If you per-order now it will ship out when the 2nd small batch arrives.
We'll have heaps of DR's in stock when the slower sea freight arrives a few weeks from now.
Isn't there a regular old 12v accessory outlet in the model 3, for things like phone chargers, radar detectors, or whatever? Seems that would be the ideal +acc connection to tap into, and probably the penthouse as you called it for your +b.Damned studios, I had such a cool looking SentryMode screensaver in my Tesla Model 3, they had to go and file a cease and desist against Tesla, so Tesla changed the SentryMode icon.
Getting my DR in the mail this week, will see how best to mount it, likely gonna have to run it 24/7 due to lack of fuse box and +ACC connection in a Tesla Model 3/Y.
There are 2 USB plugs in the front, 2 USB in the rear. 1 12V socket in the center console. All of these run up to 12 hours after the car has been parked. The 12V socket is super inconvenient for things you need to connect outside of the center console, basically need to keep your elbow rest open.Isn't there a regular old 12v accessory outlet in the model 3, for things like phone chargers, radar detectors, or whatever? Seems that would be the ideal +acc connection to tap into, and probably the penthouse as you called it for your +b.