Help - Thinkware F200 Pro hardwire installation not working

[valdorous_huxley]

Hi all,

I am having problems doing the hardwire install in my Thinkware F200 Pro dashcam

Details:
Location: UK
Car: VW Passat B6 (2008) Right Hand Drive, Diesel 2.0 TDI CR

I have been using my dashcam without any problems using the cigarette lighter, but wanted to do a proper hardwire installation.

I used the hardwire kit that came in the box.

Installation:

Fuse Slot	Cable	Fuse Rating
21 - Empty	Red (switched power)	10A
26 - Empty	Yellow (constant power)	10A

Earth cable (Black) is bolted to upper chassis frame.

Testing:

I have used a meter to check all contact points, crimps and the DC jack

Cigarette Voltage: 11.94v
Hardwire Voltage: 11.94v

Problem:

The dashcam does not turn on when I plug in the hardwired cable, I have waited 5 minutes in case it needs to charge capacitance but nothing happens.

When I connect it back to the Cigarette connection, it powers on in approx 5 seconds








Any ideas or suggestions welcomed.

I am not a professional installer, but I did the same process with my Nextbase dashcam on an Audi and I had no problems


Fuse reference - https://www.servicetutorials.com/en...relay-panel-location-and-diagram-explanation/

 

[valdorous_huxley]

Solved it, apparently the Constant wire needed a 20Amp fuse instead of 10