How the best wire the dashcam on car

[barbagris]

The negative wire that needed to be grounded didn't have a connection for some reason.

First rule of auto-electrics diagnostics.

"Until otherwise proven - ALL FAULTS are EARTH FAULTS".

 

[Boxerman]

You can always simply tap into the wire too.
Personally I don't like this idea but sometimes needs must.
I particularly HATE this type of tap - I've 100's that came with all sorts of accessories. All go into the "I hope I'll never need this" parts bin.
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Better imo are the taps from posi-lock http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html

I don't like the Scotchloks either, never seen the Posi-lock before though!

Also imo if you're planning on mounting a number of accessories it's FAR BETTER to add a specific accessories fuse box.
I make up my own accessories boxes but the PC8 from EasternBeaver are highly rated and come complete with all fittings (including the posi-tap)
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html

That looks a decent bit of kit, a might expensive though! we have Vehicle Wiring Products http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/fuses/holders1.php and JCR Supplies http://www.jcrsupplies.co.uk/products/FUSES_AND_FUSE_HOLDERS/FUSE_HOLDERS over here which sells fuseboxes etc.

But we'd have to wait for RockThinking to prepare one due to the non standard plug - My eyes are not up to soldering micro-USB connectors.

Same here

Frank

 

[barbagris]

Vehicle Wiring Products is where I get most of my bits - but I buy in bulk.
The PC8 is a tidy solution and they do a smaller 3 way one. Especially if you're worried about doing 'lectrics.

 

[RockThinking]

Ah so you've met my wife then.
Anyway here are my thoughts.

For example - This is the fusebox on a 1979 Moto-Guzzi.
It's a simple choice of fuse as ALL fuses are switched.
If not then buy a CHEAP multimeter (eBay has loads in the USD20 range) and check fuse by fuse until you find a fuse that is only live with the ignition on.
imo you should not even go near electrics without one.
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It's not THAT EASY to see but basically there are some FASTON tyre blades that will take a standard 1/4" faston female terminal.
If there are none free (and in this case there are none) then there are solutions - don't panic.
There are piggy back faston adapters and terminals.
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Which type you choose may depend on availability and space.

You can always simply tap into the wire too.
Personally I don't like this idea but sometimes needs must.
I particularly HATE this type of tap - I've 100's that came with all sorts of accessories. All go into the "I hope I'll never need this" parts bin.
View attachment 7492

Better imo are the taps from posi-lock http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html

Also imo if you're planning on mounting a number of accessories it's FAR BETTER to add a specific accessories fuse box.
I make up my own accessories boxes but the PC8 from EasternBeaver are highly rated and come complete with all fittings (including the posi-tap)
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html

I have used a fair few hardwire 12V->USB adapers - here's one with a mini-USB (and 90º adapter) that was rewired with ring terminals to fit my fuseboxes.
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But we'd have to wait for RockThinking to prepare one due to the non standard plug - My eyes are not up to soldering micro-USB connectors.

If this all seems beyond you. Find an auto electrician or a friend who REALLY knows - invite him/her to lunch or for a beer.

PS - Land-Rover photos later this week.

Please keep in mind, if without the support from your wife, you could not have much time with us. Always Wife first.

You are doing good work, but to be very honest, I prefer to pay for lunch and beer to have someone to do for me, and hope this guy is really skilled.

Please give me sometime, I would like to change it back to standard plug, but not from C3.