DFIELD2000
New Member
If I connect the 522GW unit via the cigarette lighter connection, including with the rear camera connected, I get a blue light on the unit and both cameras work OK.
If I connect just the main unit to the hard wire kit, I do NOT get a blue light, but the battery icon in bottom right has the "spark" inside which suggests it is receiving power, plus the camera will work fine all day. I do not know why the blue light is on, I'm guessing there's not enough power to charge up the battery, but there is enough to run the until.
When I think plug in the rear camera (on the hard wire kit), the unit will power down.
I'm guessing there's not enough power from the battery - but no idea why not. I have a 4 series and using fuse 143 which is the one the forums suggest, plus I've also tried other fuse locations but the same result. I always drive with the stop/start disabled.
I'd appreciate any help, I bought this model due to good reviews, but after googling this issue it appears that these units do have issues with the hard wire.
I submitted a help request on the nextbase website. but not yet had a reply.
Thanks,
Dave
If I connect just the main unit to the hard wire kit, I do NOT get a blue light, but the battery icon in bottom right has the "spark" inside which suggests it is receiving power, plus the camera will work fine all day. I do not know why the blue light is on, I'm guessing there's not enough power to charge up the battery, but there is enough to run the until.
When I think plug in the rear camera (on the hard wire kit), the unit will power down.
I'm guessing there's not enough power from the battery - but no idea why not. I have a 4 series and using fuse 143 which is the one the forums suggest, plus I've also tried other fuse locations but the same result. I always drive with the stop/start disabled.
I'd appreciate any help, I bought this model due to good reviews, but after googling this issue it appears that these units do have issues with the hard wire.
I submitted a help request on the nextbase website. but not yet had a reply.
Thanks,
Dave