scottbmw320
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Hello,
Iv recently purchased a Mivue 618 dashcam, which i chose as it was a camera which had the parking mode. Iv now purchased the mivue smart box cable to give the camera a constant power supply for when my car is left in parking mode.
Iv done a bit of research on how to install the camera but would appreciate some assurance before i go ahead.
Firstly i have a 2011 BMW 320d and before i start looking at which fuses to use for permanent and switched live, my car has mini fuses so i plan on buying 2 add on fuse adaptors. But which is the best amp mini fuse to spur off? i read some where people were saying 2.5amp but the smallest in my car is a 5amp? also have 10a, 15a and 20a but i am assuming these are to high or does it not really matter?
Does any one who has done a hardwire to a BMW know which fuses are best to use for live and switched power? i dont have a volt meter so it would be a lot easier if any one could advise me? there are also alot of empty sockets in my fuse box, are these worth using? (if so how do i know which one or does it not really matter as long as 1 is permanent and 1 is switched live? i would have to find a volt meter to test these i guess)
Lastly once its all installed my smart box has the option of a cut out at 11.6v,11.8v, 12v or 12.2v, is there any advice for the life of the battery on which voltage to use? my car is driven every day and ideally i dont want it to ever turn itself off
Thanks for your help
Iv recently purchased a Mivue 618 dashcam, which i chose as it was a camera which had the parking mode. Iv now purchased the mivue smart box cable to give the camera a constant power supply for when my car is left in parking mode.
Iv done a bit of research on how to install the camera but would appreciate some assurance before i go ahead.
Firstly i have a 2011 BMW 320d and before i start looking at which fuses to use for permanent and switched live, my car has mini fuses so i plan on buying 2 add on fuse adaptors. But which is the best amp mini fuse to spur off? i read some where people were saying 2.5amp but the smallest in my car is a 5amp? also have 10a, 15a and 20a but i am assuming these are to high or does it not really matter?
Does any one who has done a hardwire to a BMW know which fuses are best to use for live and switched power? i dont have a volt meter so it would be a lot easier if any one could advise me? there are also alot of empty sockets in my fuse box, are these worth using? (if so how do i know which one or does it not really matter as long as 1 is permanent and 1 is switched live? i would have to find a volt meter to test these i guess)
Lastly once its all installed my smart box has the option of a cut out at 11.6v,11.8v, 12v or 12.2v, is there any advice for the life of the battery on which voltage to use? my car is driven every day and ideally i dont want it to ever turn itself off
Thanks for your help