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    Viofo A119 mini 2 Fuse

    Hi, Want to connect A119 mini 2 to cigarette lighter but wondering do i need fuse for that? Want to connect Positive ( + ) and Negative ( - ) from Viofo cable to cigarette lighter wire (+) and (-) via 12v to 5v converter. I will use this to convert from 12 to 5v.
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    Preparing for HW Kit install for my first dashcam (Questions)

    I'm getting myself prepared to do a hardwire kit install for the 70mai a810 dashcam in my 2016 Honda Pilot. In looking at the fuse box diagrams, I purchased a couple circuit fuse tap adapters as I wasn't sure if the slots without fuses were active or not. Tonight I did my best with a multimeter...
  3. donmontalvo

    Hardwire questions

    I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a LiFePO4 battery off grid power kit. The battery easily powers my fridge, my HAM/GMRS/CB radios, and other stuff. I finally bought a BlackVue DR900X-2CH dash cam, and I mounted the front/rear cameras. Now I want to hard wire things, so I can...
  4. donmontalvo

    Off grid LiFePO4 in Jeep - hard wiring to Blue Sea fuse box

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    Hardwire Installation Fuse Amperage

    I want to hardwire my A229 but I need some info. What Amperage fuse should I use for the dashcam (both ACC and Battery)? The fuse tap I ordered comes with a 20A Fuse, can I use that or should I use a lower Amps Fuse? Also... On the fuse tap. Which spot is for the car fuse and which for the...
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    Fuse sizing

    Hi I have 2013 Ford Focus and a akeeyo aky v360st mirror camera. I want to hardwire it. There are two blue fuses on the wiring harness but they’re too big for my car. I have empty fuse slots. I think they’re micro fuses. How do I convert the original ones to fit my car? Thanks
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    Having issues with hardwiring my dashcam

    hi, I bought a blackvue DR900X-2CH and a B-124X battery pack for my 2017 440i and I can't get it to work right. I've tried hardwiring the system to 2 different switched fuses, and tried connecting it to the cigarette plug in the trunk but I can't get it working correctly. Now, I did get it to...
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    Fuse Taps: Fuse Orientation?

    New member here looking into hardwiring my first dash cam. Been scouring the internet for hours and can't seem to find someone that can explain this correctly, because i'm aware that improper installation can lead to failure. Which is the correct orientation to mount the fuses in the fuse tap, A...
  9. R

    Only available switch fuse in such a poor place I cant fit the fuse holder in

    Hello, I drive a Chevrolet Impala 2011 and am hardwiring a Thinkware F70, I just go the wiring where I need it to be and when I was checking the fuses, both when the car was off and 30 minutes after, there was only one available switch fuse for me to use, all of the others were hot. The issue...
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    What Fuse Rating Recommended for Hardwire?

    I have purchased hardwire kit which comes with fuse tap and 10 Amp fuse . Is it too high and should I use only 5 Amp/7 Amp? Please advise.
  11. alamsas

    Hardwiring Kit fuse options

    Hi guys, I have a '19 WRX and attached is my fusebox map under the driver's side. I understand I need piggyback fuses and so I bought two.. but I realized I could plug the yellow (ACC) wire in one of the vacant slots. The red (Battery) wire however, needs to be actually piggybacked with...
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    Hard wiring Cellink Neo (or any high current device)

    I am trying to hard wire the Cellink Neo (rated 9A, using 20A fuse) and had a couple questions. I am not an expert in electrical engineering so correct me if any of the stuff I stated below is wrong. I have tested all my fuse slots and I do not have any empty ones that are ACC, thus I have to...
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    Fuse Tap not working for DashCam. Factory accessory works

    I installed a Rexing V1 using hardwire Fuse Tap in my Lexus Rx and it functions perfectly. I proceeded the same exact install in my wife's Audi Q3 and cannot get the DashCam to work using the same Fuse Tap kit. I'm using the rear window wiper fuse outlet, and that accessory still works when the...
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    [SOLVED] dashcam hardwire kit for VW Golf -- which fuse?

    I'm looking to get a hardwire kit for my A119 dashcam but I don't know which fuse to choose. Does it matter? I've figured out which fuse controls which component and the following fuses are off when the car is turned off (which is what I want because I don't want the dash cam killing my car...
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    dashcam hardwire kit for VW Golf -- which fuse?

    Sorry for double-post. Got a better response from https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/dashcam-hardwire-kit-for-vw-golf-which-fuse.30478/ and didn't know how to delete this post.
  16. Ferginator

    Can you use Fuse taps on empty slot fuse?

    Hello, I have found an empty ACC and BAT slot for the fuses to go into and I have spare 10A laying around so I was wondering is I can use fuse taps or if I cant do that? And if so, does it still need a 10A for the original front slot on a fuse tap and 3A external even if the slot was empty to...
  17. Ferginator

    Which side of a fuse is Hot vs Cold?

    I have gone up and down the internet trying to look for this but not getting a clear answer. When I type on how to find the difference of the 2 sides, all I get are explanations telling me what each function is like hot is loader and cold is receiver and not how to physically identify which one...
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    Fuse for hardwire

    Just got a new A119 from Spytec. Also got the hardwire kit. My car uses a low profile fuse which is a bit hard to get. I wanted to ask what amp fuse did everyone use for their A119? I talked to customer service and they're recommending 1.5A - 3A. Thanks
  19. Jax Dash Cams

    Hardwire Problem

    I have two A118 (non-capacitor) cameras in my car - one will power up with a turn of the ignition key but the other won't. I've been powering them for the past year with a dual power port (cigarette lighter style) and wires dangling around in the cabin. I wanted to clean it up so I ordered two...
  20. TechnoBuff

    Can a Low-profile mini fuse be replaced by a mini fuse?

    Is there any caveat to replacing a low-profile fuse with a mini blade one when trying to hardwire a dash cam using an "add-a-circuit"? I was looking to buy a small batch amount of "add-a-circuit" for future installs...
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