Hardwiring questions on MK7 GTI

[s1nrgy]

So I just received my camera today but wont get around to installing it until tomorrow. I just have a question about hardwiring it. I am basing my setup off of this guy since he has the same model car. He just did not go into detail about what other amp fuses he used on the add a fuses. I am also using the power magic pro to do this the same as him.

Here is a fuse diagram to go with it to help clarify what I need help with.

So for the add a fuse on the left, it is connected to the trailer control unit which has an Amp rating of 15. So if I were to use that fuse for the parking mode, does that mean I would need a 15amp fuse? Also what amperage fuse would I need to add on top of that? I've seen people say 5 works fine but some people use 10 which I am kind of iffy about.

Lastly, for the on ignition only power fuse on the right, it is tapped into the cigarette lighter fuse, which has an amp rating of 20. For that one I would be using that original fuse that is in there and for the added fuse, would a 5A fuse work as well? I am mechanically inclined but not so much on the electrical side.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and helping me if possible.

 

[Ralph2]

With those "add a fuse" things the fuse you replace goes in one slot so the original circuit stays the same. The fuse you add supplies power for your camera. It draws very little power so you can use as low a fuse as you can find. Even a 5 amp fuse is way more than your camera needs.

 

[Hillbilly]

Which way is the hot side of the fuse Eg if you put a meter on the contacts which one is on without the fuse. The correct way to inser an addafuse is so that the wire from the top fuse is on the OUT side of the original fuse.

you only need a 2 amp fuse in the camera circuit

PS I own two VW's so am familiar with how to wire them.

Here is the correct way to fit an addafuse

 

[s1nrgy]

View attachment 27726 Which way is the hot side of the fuse Eg if you put a meter on the contacts which one is on without the fuse. The correct way to inser an addafuse is so that the wire from the top fuse is on the OUT side of the original fuse.

you only need a 2 amp fuse in the camera circuit

PS I own two VW's so am familiar with how to wire them.

Here is the correct way to fit an addafuse

lol I appreciate the reply but you realize I made this thread over a year ago right?

 

[Hillbilly]

Sorry it came up in the recents on the main page LOL