Hi all, new to the forum and I’m delighted I’ve found such an informative discussion on dash cam and/hardwiring.
Most of my questions I got answered here but before I blow up my new car and new dash cam with it, I hope you can all help me figure a few more things out before I try anything.
I have a Volvo XC40 and on the way is the new model Blackvue DR900x plus 2Ch with power magic pro.
I have identified two unused slots for constant power and switched. According to the manual, one slot is 5A and the other is 20A again both are unused.
1. In the tap I be using the top slot as bottom not needed, I’ve read (after trolling the net) that the power side of the unused fuse slot, you need to use the left leg of the tap which goes into this to keep the circuit protected? and draw power from the battery, Right or wrong? but after reading here, the orientation of the tap doesn’t matter? which has me confused.
2. As one of the unused slots is 20A for active suspension (which I don’t have), can I put any type of fuse up to 20A or do I stick with a low Amp as dashcam doesn’t draw too much amps or do I need to match this empty slot of 20A? The other empty slot is 5A so I should stick to that.
Thanks in advance,
Karl
Most of my questions I got answered here but before I blow up my new car and new dash cam with it, I hope you can all help me figure a few more things out before I try anything.
I have a Volvo XC40 and on the way is the new model Blackvue DR900x plus 2Ch with power magic pro.
I have identified two unused slots for constant power and switched. According to the manual, one slot is 5A and the other is 20A again both are unused.
1. In the tap I be using the top slot as bottom not needed, I’ve read (after trolling the net) that the power side of the unused fuse slot, you need to use the left leg of the tap which goes into this to keep the circuit protected? and draw power from the battery, Right or wrong? but after reading here, the orientation of the tap doesn’t matter? which has me confused.
2. As one of the unused slots is 20A for active suspension (which I don’t have), can I put any type of fuse up to 20A or do I stick with a low Amp as dashcam doesn’t draw too much amps or do I need to match this empty slot of 20A? The other empty slot is 5A so I should stick to that.
Thanks in advance,
Karl