xtremex626
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Hey guys, I have tried to do as much research as I could before starting another thread, but I simply can't find the answer to my question(s).
I have seen countless threads on people hardwiring the A119 to an accessory fuse that's only "hot" when the ignition is "on" but I have never encountered anybody on here that has their A119 hardwired for "always hot"/constant power for use of the parking mode feature.
Yes, I am totally aware that the parking mode feature on the A119 isn't really as great as other manufacturers out there such as BlackVue but why have that feature and not use it? I think it's just a total waste. So far this is the list of stuff I already gathered for my install (I haven't found the time to install anything yet simply because I am busy and want to make sure I get everything right before I attempt it). Here's the list of parts i gathered so far:
1) Dashcam Hardwire Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00MH4ZVHO
2) Add-a-circuit ATM mini low profile fuse holder (my fusebox uses this style): https://www.ebay.com/itm/131089523065
3) 2 AMP mini low profile fuses (used this instead of the supplied 5 AMP fuse from add-a-circuit): https://www.ebay.com/itm/151497156879
I understand that the dashcam hardwire kit (w/ 2 wires) I purchased can be used for either "always hot" or "hot" when ignition is on BUT for the parking mode feature to work correctly, do I specifically need a dashcam hardwire kit with 3 wires (red wire for always on/constant power, yellow wire for acc power when ignition is on, and black wire for ground)?
Here are some examples of the dashcam hardwire kits with 3 wires:
1) Motopark Multi Safer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00JFUU87G
2) Power Magic Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B01B8HI4U6
3) Thinkware Hardwire Kit (looks exactly like the one I purchased except it has the 3rd wire and the plug is different (shouldn't be a problem as I can switch the plug to a mini-usb head): https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00NC062E8
Will the dashcam perform the same way without the third extra wire in the other dash cam hardwire kit I ordered? Is the hardwire kit with 3 wires really necessary for use of the parking mode feature? My goal is to have the dash cam wired on "always hot"/constant power so that parking mode feature will work as it's supposed to.
Thank you!
I have seen countless threads on people hardwiring the A119 to an accessory fuse that's only "hot" when the ignition is "on" but I have never encountered anybody on here that has their A119 hardwired for "always hot"/constant power for use of the parking mode feature.
Yes, I am totally aware that the parking mode feature on the A119 isn't really as great as other manufacturers out there such as BlackVue but why have that feature and not use it? I think it's just a total waste. So far this is the list of stuff I already gathered for my install (I haven't found the time to install anything yet simply because I am busy and want to make sure I get everything right before I attempt it). Here's the list of parts i gathered so far:
1) Dashcam Hardwire Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00MH4ZVHO
2) Add-a-circuit ATM mini low profile fuse holder (my fusebox uses this style): https://www.ebay.com/itm/131089523065
3) 2 AMP mini low profile fuses (used this instead of the supplied 5 AMP fuse from add-a-circuit): https://www.ebay.com/itm/151497156879
I understand that the dashcam hardwire kit (w/ 2 wires) I purchased can be used for either "always hot" or "hot" when ignition is on BUT for the parking mode feature to work correctly, do I specifically need a dashcam hardwire kit with 3 wires (red wire for always on/constant power, yellow wire for acc power when ignition is on, and black wire for ground)?
Here are some examples of the dashcam hardwire kits with 3 wires:
1) Motopark Multi Safer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00JFUU87G
2) Power Magic Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B01B8HI4U6
3) Thinkware Hardwire Kit (looks exactly like the one I purchased except it has the 3rd wire and the plug is different (shouldn't be a problem as I can switch the plug to a mini-usb head): https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00NC062E8
Will the dashcam perform the same way without the third extra wire in the other dash cam hardwire kit I ordered? Is the hardwire kit with 3 wires really necessary for use of the parking mode feature? My goal is to have the dash cam wired on "always hot"/constant power so that parking mode feature will work as it's supposed to.
Thank you!