Complete Add-a-Fuse Kit & Battery Pack Installation Guide For Dash Cams | BlackboxMyCar
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- Note at Timestamp 4:22: when discussing empty fuse slots, please plug the new fuse as shown in the video, into slot 2, closest to the teeth of the fuse tap. The audio states fuse slot 1, but it should be fuse slot 2 as shown.
If you've seen any of our installations, you've likely heard us discuss the importance of setting up an add-a-fuse for safe dash cam hardwiring. Today's video aims to provide a concise guide on using these tools, and later, we'll cover installing a battery pack, a bit different from the usual hardwiring.
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 What is an Add-a-Fuse Kit?
01:42 4 Variations of the Add-a-Fuse
02:02 What Fuse Type to Use
05:18 How to Install an Add-a-Fuse Kit
08:38 Hardwiring with a Battery Pack
11:29 Add-a-Fuse Installation FAQs
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Amazing video! Thanks for the tips!
Hello and great tutorial! - at marker 8:15 when installing the fuse tap into the fuse slot, does it matter which way the fuse is oriented? I’ve seen on other tutorials when inserting the fuse tap it was oriented to the fuse leg that has the power or does it not matter?? Thanks in advance 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hi there, glad the video was helpful! The general rule of thumb is to follow the orientation of the fuses in your fusebox, most of them should all be directed facing one way.
For the complicated answer: Yes, the orientation of the fuse tap does matter. It should be oriented so that the power leg of the tap is connected to the side of the fuse slot that has the power. This ensures that the new circuit is protected by the additional fuse in the tap. Using a multimeter to identify the power side will help ensure correct installation.
Great video. Thanks! just a stupid question.. do I still need to connect the black (-) wire? I am installing a steering wheel heater to my vehicle. Appreciate!
My Mazda 3's interior fuse box doesn't have any ACC ports. All ports are constant. Do you recommend hardwiring through the engine fuse box instead?
Hi there. Mazda 3s are rather difficult cars, due to their lack of an ACC connection in their standard fusebox, yes. I do not recommend wiring to the engine fusebox, as it is dangerous, will involve wiring past the firewall, and you will often have to build a relay. Now, an OBD is an easy option to bypass this issue, or you can speak to a professional about splicing into existing wiring instead. Check out my response to another Mazda 3 owner on reddit a couple weeks back:
www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam/comments/1bl3i2x/comment/kw2p8t3/
Does the Powercell 8 battery provide alternator current directly to the dashcam while the Powercell is charging (car is running) or does the Powercell 8 both charge up AND supply it's battery power to the dashcam? In other words, Does the Dashcam always get power directly from the Powercell Lithium Iron Phosphate cells when the car is running and in parking mode?
When the vehicle is running, the battery pack will draw enough power both to recharge itself, and supply power to the camera simultaneously. Power will flow through the Lithion Iron Phosphate cells to get to the camera at all times.
Just tried wiring some LED hood lights to my Ford Maverick hybrid. I used the fuse for the auto dimming mirror (which the xlt doesn’t have). My battery was almost drained within an hour. Could putting the existing fuse in the wrong position cause this? The LEDs didn’t stay on when the vehicle was shut off.
Sorry to hear this happened. While our expertise mainly lies in dash cams, I can try and help. Using the fuse slot for a feature your vehicle doesn't have (like the auto-dimming mirror in the XLT) shouldn't typically drain the battery if wired correctly, and the LEDs turn off with the vehicle. Ensure that the fuse itself does indeed turn off with the vehicle, and not just the LEDs. However, if the battery drained significantly within an hour, it suggests there may be a short circuit or improper wiring. It's less about the fuse position and more about ensuring the wiring is correctly set up for a switched power source that turns off with the ignition. I recommend double-checking the wiring and consulting a professional if the issue persists to prevent battery drain and potential electrical damage.
Hi the camara i got got the Buke cable line the red small fuses the black round i stil buy thad cable tu for put other fuses to people tell me need take out the fuse the fuse car put the line cable with the fuse the place i got the fuse i take outdont know can do it like the can you ket me know whatt fuse i need to uses camara stay on 24/7 sensor got impact o got sonthing oroun the car camara got off oway thank you
@4:22 I don't think the slot closest to the prongs is correct. If you check the continuity between the pigtail and either prong, they won't be connected if you only put a fuse in the slot closest to the prongs. You're also completing a circuit in the car that wasn't previously connected. It should be the slot furthest from the prongs. That way it keeps the existing circuit disconnected and the pigtail connected.
I couldn’t get the fuse tester to work.
Maybe I don’t have a decent ground connection?
Yes, the most common reason that a fuse tester does not work is an improper ground. Make sure that you are connecting to a clear, unpainted metal surface.
Sometime in my case I was using tester that didn't detect under 5v or something meaning the tester that I bought wasn't capable of detecting low voltage. It was cheap small pockets size tester from Canadian tire so made sense. So make sure your tester is capable
I thought you had to fix these fuse devices the correct way around as well
You definitely do