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thanks will try it out tomorrow, Just tried it and cam still wont workFrom the video View attachment 13211
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thanks will try it out tomorrow, Just tried it and cam still wont workFrom the video View attachment 13211
Tested the fuses and are you getting 12v out?thanks will try it out tomorrow, Just tried it and cam still wont work
I havn't got a multimeter tester so can't test it. should be getting 12v as it's ment to be the front power socket. My fuse box has different value fuses. Asked my dealer and they don't install dashcams. Halfords wont touch EVTested the fuses and are you getting 12v out?
Sorry don't know much about hardwire cams but the video seems useful.
Daft question, have you tested the 12v socket? Just in case the contact has been pushed out of the socket.I havn't got a multimeter tester so can't test it. should be getting 12v as it's ment to be the front power socket. My fuse box has different value fuses. Asked my dealer and they don't install dashcams. Halfords wont touch EV
My double USB cigarette charger works fineDaft question, have you tested the 12v socket? Just in case the contact has been pushed out of the socket.
Dumb that halfords wont touch EV as its the same power & control system right until you get into the engine bay.I havn't got a multimeter tester so can't test it. should be getting 12v as it's ment to be the front power socket. My fuse box has different value fuses. Asked my dealer and they don't install dashcams. Halfords wont touch EV
If I remember correctly, the nextbase kit has a mini USB for the charge port?I'm using the nextbase hardwire kit straight into the camera
Thanks Kithmo - I was just about to fit my d-cam and thought I'd check for any useful advice - and there you were with this. My latest ev hasnt any Easily accessible 'spare' slot on the Passenger side Fuse Board, unlike my last ZS ev. So I was about to resort to using the Piggy Back. Fortunately I saw your advice and saved myself a potential Overload arrangement !I've just had another think about this and I reckon the power to the camera will be going through both fuses overloading the original fuse if it's the wrong way round.
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Excellent posting ! Its exactly how I did it, though in my '23 plate there were no empty fuse holder, so I have used the 'piggy-back' cable and the feed to the door.Adding a dashcam using hardwire kit, this can be a little unsuring to those without some auto electric knowledge, so if in doubt seek someone to do it for you.
The fuse box required is underneath the glove box, it is not covered so make sure there is no power switched on.
Fuse 15 is a 15 amp for power socket and your find it third row down on first row near back of glove box area.
The fuses are micro one so the piggy back is used with a 2 amp in the first socket and the 15 amp in second socket.
Feed the cable from centre of windscreen position and gently follow down and around pillar, do not use any force or tools into this area as there are airbags, your need to gently pull off the door rubber and use the channel to take wire down the door.
Side panel comes off with a movement using plastic car removing tools take it off and feed wire into the fuse box.
Connect to the grounding point near to fuse box and connect up to power to finish.
Place all rubber trim back as you found it.
The dash cam is now fitted and only comes on with power socket is working.
nextbase if set will run on for 5 mins from internal battery.View attachment 8View attachment 9View attachment 10View attachment 11View attachment 12View attachment 14View attachment 13