Dash cam hardwiring?

[Hydranger]

Hi, everybody.

I have started installing a dashcam and I would like to know how to do the hardwiring. I have already studied a little bit.

I want to know if the empty slot is for constant power or if it is ACC power. I could check it using a multimeter, but I just want to double-check it.

The empty slots are noted as 'not used' or 'not used (spare)' in the User's manual. I think 'not used' means it's a dead circuit and 'not used (spare)' is active spare.

Also, I am worried about using the empty slot because someone said using an empty slot could cause a malfunction in your car's computer system while running. So, I asked a question to a Ford technician today, and he told me there is no problem using an empty slot.

So if someone tried to use an empty slot, please share which slot is good for ACC and BAT.

Thanks.

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[Hot Runr Guy]

The first time I did this, I used a micro-2 fuse tap in the F2 location, which is a ACC position, feeding a 12V to a (single output) USB converter. I have since changed to a micro-3 fuse tap, fuse still in the F2 location, with a dual-output USB converter, since I now have both a front & rear cam. I did not need a BAT (always on) source.

HRG

 

[BlueSpec1]

For my dash cam F24 is what I used for constant 12V and F1/F2 for it's switched 12V.
Micro2 and Micro3 are the fuses.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-bcm-fuses-are-constant-12v.42456/post-752211

 

[Hydranger]

Thanks everyone.
I think the reason we get together for some club is sharing information!

For my dash cam F24 is what I used for constant 12V and F1/F2 for it's switched 12V.
Micro2 and Micro3 are the fuses.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-bcm-fuses-are-constant-12v.42456/post-752211

Hi, Blue spec,
Thank you for your reply. So F1,2 is ACC and F24 is BAT, right?

 

[Webber71]

 

[Webber71]

Same way I did mine 1 and 24. Worked great

 

[BlueSpec1]

Thanks everyone.
I think the reason we get together for some club is sharing information!

Hi, Blue spec,
Thank you for your reply. So F1,2 is ACC and F24 is BAT, right?

Yes

 

[Hydranger]

This information will be great help for our members. Thanks a lot !!

 

[LV_Marlin]

Very nice! Which brand dash camera and rear view mirror is this?

 

[Webber71]

Very nice! Which brand dash camera and rear view mirror is this?

it’s the Wolfbox G900

 

[MAVMANY]

Thank you so much for posting this. I couldn't figure out which fuses were the best to use and this post saved the day! I installed a VANTRUE N4 Pro that I got for Christmas. Happy Holidays!

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