DIY: How To Hardwire a Dashcam -DiyCarModz
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Welcome to another episode of DiyCarModz. I’m Jeff and in this video I'm going to show you how I hardwired my dashcam on my vehicle. The dashcam I'm using is the A118C. The positive wire is connected to a fuse that is only on when the car is on and the negative wire is grounded to a bolt on a metal piece under the steering wheel.
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When connecting the fuse tap, you need to make sure that the red (positive) wire that goes to your dashcam is on the draw side (i.e. the side opposite to the load side). To know this, take the fuse out, turn the key to acc, use a multimeter to see which side is the load side and which one is the draw side. The one with voltage is the load side, and the one with no voltage is the draw side.
Good point.. There is a difference
positive to positive no power, negative to negative no power,
Good information!
Seriously, this is the best video on hardwiring a dashcam..!!
when the curtain airbag opens and the cable deflects its opening direction, the customer will be sad!
always mounted behind the airbag, attached to the post or original cables.
it may be slower to install, but safety comes first.
I ended up hard-wiring a car socket I bought off eBay. Made it a ton easier. Didn't have to whip out my soldering iron, shrink tubing, or heat gun. I used one of the screws behind the panel as a ground. Would not have been as easy without this tutorial though! :)
Debating on using the same socket to run my radar detector simultaneously, but I'm not sure if it will draw too much current.
it would work.. just bump the add a fuse fuse to 5A
hi, i have a question! Isnt the cable that runs in the a-pillar blocking the curtain airbag when its deployed? My cable is runing at the same spot where you showed it. But im affraid that the airbag cant open fully. What do you think?
Thanks for the video! Looks much easier than I thought it would be. And extra thumbs up for it being demo'd on a Honda Civic
I just got a 13 Accord Sport and am putting in an auto dimming mirror. Same wiring...so thanks for the detailed video!
Great video. 1. Is it necessary to solder the wires together and if it is, do you have any tips for those of us who are not used to soldering? 2. Do I have to worry about the weather stripping/panelling not fitting together correctly after I pull it apart or are all vehicles made to come apart and go back together that easily?
Its not necessary to solder the wires. Just use the provided blue crimp connector. There is no issue with the weather stripping or the panel fitment. and it goes back together very easy.
Beautiful video, thanks. My questions is it possible to tap in the existing camera behind the rear view mirror and use it as a dashcam?
Can the hardwire drain your car battery or plug it direct to the cigarette spot will drain the car battery. Which one is the best? Thank you great video
It depends on the fuse slot you have the dashcam hooked up to. If you connect it to constant 12v then yes, the camera will be powered even with the engine off. If you connect it to ignition switch fuse then.. no, the camera will turn off with the vehicle.
Some vehicles does have constant 12v at the charge port. If you can charge your phone with the car off then yes, it will power the dashcam and it will continue to drain the battery.
love the video. I have the similar model and the exact same dashcam. will be doing this soon.nextvideo can you install the Radiator mesh you have, would be interested in that
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!
+Marcus Weyer You're Welcome. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.
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glad its a honda too.Should you be sharing a ground like that though??
Hello, I bought the AZDOME PG17 but I don't know what amperage the fuse of my hardwire has to have for parking mode
Great video... I assume you drive a Honda, because the inside looks like one. Hopefully my 2012 Crosstour is setup similar to your car.
I have the same dash cam. Good choice. Where can I get the gps module for it?
Has where you mounted the dashcam sticky shown any sign of coming loose? I would think think that the adhesive would have a stronger bond to the glass only rather than the bumpy black dots.
The tape they provide is VHB tape. Not your over the counter double sided tape you find at target/walmart/hardware store. In order to remove it you have to pry it off, it will not come off just yanking on it. You actually need to use either a dental floss or fishing line to saw it off.
Once again great video. I just installed the same cam in my 2015 Accord Sport. Thanks for all your videos .
You're welcome. Don't forget to download the registrator program.
Hi Jeff, Are you still using this? or do you suggest any dashcam on budget? Thanks Have a good weekend.
I've been using A118 for a while now. It has not failed me once. I just did a review on the updated A119. I'm going to run them both for a while and decide which one to move to the rear window.
Can't you access the fuses without removing the trim piece? Also, what do you think about wiring it to the auto-dimming mirror?
+Alex Huynh You do not have to remove the lower dash time to access the fuse panel. If you have the auto dimming mirror you tap the positive wire that goes to that mirror assembly. Just have to find space in the roofliner for the hardwiring kit box. Use a DIMM to test which wire is the positive wire. And, no I do not know since I don't have the auto-dimming mirror
+DIY: Car Modz Thanks! You and your videos are super helpful!
Where would you recommend putting a Cellink Neo battery for a dashcam? I want to go with the direct wire choice that's supposed to fast charge using 9 amps. The packaging came with different add a fuse wires and a bunch of 20 amp fuses. The acc wire is real thick
Yes, that is a great product. I would use it.
DIY: Car Modz What slot would be good to add a fuse for it ?
great job! always providing good information. could i request a tutorial for running the fog lights independent of the headlights?
Does the camera work, if the car is off, example if someone hits your car will the dash cam go on.
If you put the add-a-fuse in the wrong way, you run the risk of having placed the fuses in series -that is the current flows through both fuses on the add-a-fuse, whereas they are designed to be in parallel where the current splits between the two end devices. If is series,. this could mean that the lowest capacity fuse may blow unnecessarily. You must find which point of the fuse socket carries the current in and be sure to have the pin furthest away from the add-a-fuse cable plug into that current-in point.
Hey Jeff, Will the dashcam record while the car is off, if i connect it to the DRL fuse, like will it work when it detects motion or G-sensor (while the car is off). If Not please recommend which fuse do i connect it to.
DRL fuse will not work for parking mode: Please take a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/MEST-CaWRpk/v-deo.html
Also, just know that it will drain the battery in parking mode.
Hello Sir, i bought the hardwire kit but somehow the metal ring being connected to the red wire.not the black wire. will it work?
Moré important is your dash camera voltage because 5/ 12 /24 DC V depend of amperes fuse lighter maybe 5Amp max protect your camera
Hey Jeff where did u buy the usb c power adapter, thanks
What do you when you want to put up a windshield sun shade? Do you leave your dash cam on your windshield during summer months? Where we live, it gets over 100 degrees continuously for weeks at a time. Any suggestions where to mount the dash cam? Thanks
I leave the dash cam on my windshield. The car I have has a lane watch camera feature and the sunshade has a cutout for it. My dashcam does not get in the way of the sunshade since I've mounted it near this cutout as shown in this video. One thing to note: This particular dash cam I'm using does not perform to well in extreme high heat. It will work but the image "might" become slightly out of focus because the camera mounting piece is made out of plastic.
Thanks for the feedback. One other question, is there a reason why you connected your add-a-fuse to 7.5A or 10A? In my vehicle I have a fuse that's not being used (30A Power Seat FR). Do you think it would it be wise to take that fuse out and replace it with 10A add the add-a-fuse to that slot using? Thanks for your advice.
Im confused about the fuses... I have Viofo A119 and im going to hardwire it... I just dont know what fuses I should use in add-a-fuse. :(
Hey when you grounded the black wire, how come you did not use the screw right on the side?
You could as long as its grounded to the chassis. The hold was already drill by the dealership for their aftermarket alarm they had installed so it was just easier for me to tap it there.
Thanks for sharing another great video!! Where did you purchase the GPS attachment for this camera? I can't seem to find it on Amazon or does it already include one?
It comes included in the package.
DIY: Car Modz I just got the Dash cam from Amazon through Adorama. No GPS included. Maybe I bought the wrong package? Anyhow will be installing shortly. Wish I had it installed a day ago since I got cutoff from the highway earlier this morning. Would have been a good opportunity to test case it.
Hmm.. A118 does not come with the gps base but A119 does.. at least I though it did. If you need GPS. you can add this amzn.to/2qGnz7s
Hi Jeff, the sticky pad that you put on dot matrix area is that from dash cam kit? I just want to make sure because some of the sticky pad won't stick on that area.
+keyun mistry The mounting plate supplied with the dash camera came with 3M VHB tape. This is very strong tape. This will not come apart unless I pry it off.
Good video. Doesn't the Accord come with extra fuse slots for accessories?
Yes, it does it’s in the engine compartment fuse box , under the cover should be a tool and extra fuses. God bless
Is the negative wire on the car charger, the one that gets grounded and the positive is attached to the fuse box?
in the stock car charger adapter, the pointed end is the power and the side metal contacts is ground.
Very good job my friend ! Please, could you explain me back how to choose the good fuse to be replaced by the wire? Thanks ;)
Jeff. I ordered same dash cam and I thought I can make hard wire easy with OBD wire kit. Product name is Fuguan OBD car charger kit and waiting for delivery. But I think I made a mistake. Someone said the power of OBD is always on. Is it true? I don't want to kill my battery because of dash cam...
+Jun Rhee Yes that is true OBD2 port will provide power with the vehicle off. However, if your charger you purchase have a built in low voltage protection mode then you will be fine. The device will cut off when it reaches a certain voltage (usually 11.5v)
+DIY: Car Modz I got camera and OBD wire. I tested wire first. It doesn't have any manual and power is always on. I checked amazon and this is not the one you mention about with auto shut off function.. I ordered again hard wire and add a circuit kit. I will follow what you did.
I got couple of question Jeff. I found the frequency on the menu. Do you know the difference between 50 hz and 60 hz? And in the middle of drive I turn on the audio and played loud on purpose. Surprisingly that time of video is missing. I can not figure out it was not turned on or that loud noise cause the recording problem. I will do it again tomorrow for check up but what is your opinion of this incident? And when I saw your video it was very clear and sharp. I will set up 10 mega pixel, quality as fine, strong as sharpness. How did you set up for that clear video? Please let me know. Thank you.
questions
1) if i have DC TO DC hardwire kit with 5v 1.5a output do i still need to use add a fuse with 2a fuse or can i just wrap the red wire directly to my 10a fuse and ground the wire
2) does the fuse have positive and negative side
Miles15. com I don't believe the fuse has a positive and negative side. I think they work buy just being part of the circuit, so, essentially just a thin piece of the positive wire that will break if it is over loaded.
I butchered what I was trying to describe in my head but maybe someone else can explain it better.
A fuse does not have a positive and ground side. It acts as a path that breaks at a certain amperage.
Hi
Can you help me please?I don't know which an add fuse I need for my Viofo A119.Where can I buy it?I have Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI DSG 2016.Thank You
Can we also use the cigarette adaptor wire instead of the other wire ?
Or share me the link for the wire at 0:40; what is it actually called ?
mini usb cable.
Instead of a hard wire kit, can one just cut the power adapter and use those wires? I did so and it revealed a green wire and black wire. I grounded the green and connected the black to the add-on fuse holder. Chose my horn's 15 amp fuse to tap into with a 5 amp accessory fuse. Turned on the dash cam and it started smoking. Any thoughts???
The dash cam can not run at full 12-14v. You need to step down to voltage
Whats the difference between using a power adapter or hard wiring. If the cam will turn on when the car is on?
Also, if I leave the cam on when car is off. Either connect through adapter or hard wire. Whats the difference?
power adapter and hard wiring is the same thing. It powers the dash cam. People hardwire it so that the wires are hidden and out of the way and the charge port is not occupied by the dash cam. It's upto you how you want it wired. If you want to to turn on only when the car is on then connect the device to a power source that is only hot when the car is on. If you want it on all the time, then connect it to a source that is hot at all times. But if you do connect it to always hot. Just be careful not run out of battery.
DIY: Car Modz
Thanks
What car did you put this dash cam on? I would like the make, model, and year, please.
2013 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe.
very clear instruction.
If the dashcam have parking mode, is the hardwire location (instead of the fusebox) gonna be different?
+Silva Hawk different
why did u use the 10v fuse for the dash cam ?
its need to be a 5v fuse.. or that not so necessary
Fuses are rated in Amps, not volts. A 10 amp will probably be fine for the thickness of the wires.
so for parking monitor just make sure to pick a fuse that has power when car is on AND also off Correct??
correct. Just be mindful that your car battery is draining while the car is off.
Thanks for the video! Going to see if they have the stuff to do this at Wal-Mart
I wanna hardwire 2 cams in my car. Can I use just one hardwiring kit for both cams and make a Y connection after the voltage converter?
Yes. Just bump up the fuse to like a 5A fuse instead of 2A
Kewl! Thanks for the quick reply!
Hi Jeff, I have a parking mode on my vantrue N2 dashcam that I am trying to hardwire. I want my dash cam to be on when I am parked with the car turned completely off, do I still connect the positive wire to a fuse that is only on when the car is on?
No, you need to connect it to a constant on fuse. Make sure your using a low voltage module so that it will cut off power to the dashcam and not drain your battery completely.
DIY: Car Modz How do I tell which one is the constant on fuse?
Thank you jeff
goto catch the person keying my car
did you get em?
How do you know what size of fuse to use?
Why mine has 3 wires? Red yellow. Of course black ground but yours only has 2
i watched all your videos =) very helpful and educating
+Paul Sagayno Thank you for watching.
Then what about the parking mode in some dash cams? so then if there is a hit while the car is off, then this feature wont be functioning!
You simply use a fuse slot that has constant power and purchase a dashcam that will record before and after the impact when the impact does happen. No use on getting a camera that will record only after the impact. Also, buy putting it on parking mode then you do risk of draining your battery so you have to install voltage regulator where it will cut off the power to the dashcam if the battery is low on voltage.
You make it look so easy but I have no faith in doing it myself even tho I want to. My battery is notorious for draining to dead if anything at all is left plugged in.
and some of the empty fuse slots get power when cars runjing even the fuse is missing instead of using a existing fuse slot
So in the video you have a fuse with 10A (red one) in the fuse tap, but the link on eBay only provide a 5A fuse piece, should I use that or should I just use a spare 10A instead?
5a or lower
+DIY: Car Modz what setting on the multimeter are you using to check which is has voltage? I couldn't get my multimeter to read with just the red pointer like you did
Silva Hawk 20DC and you have to touch the black lead to a metal grounding point.
what do you set your volt meter when testing for which fuses have pwr when the car is on?
20vDC
Do you know which fuses stay on while cars off? I don't have a volt meter which is why I'm asking if it's a hassle don't worry about it
+trystan guthrie which trim lis your accord? L, Sport, Ex etc etc
+DIY: Car Modz ex
+trystan guthrie ua-cam.com/video/MEST-CaWRpk/v-deo.html
wouldnt tapping into the drl fuse be useless when the headlights are on?
+walkthepark drl turn on when the car is on. Not when the headlights are on. However, it really doesn't matter. As you saw in this video any of the bottom row of fuses would have worked just fine since they only have positive voltage with the car on.
Why did you connect it to the DRL fuse? it's usually done on the car lighter fuse.
It can be hooked up to any fuse you want. Doesn't have to be a specific fuse. The fuse I picked is only hot when the vehicle is on. If you want it to be on 24/7 then pick a fuse that is hot at all time.
I wouldn't want it to be on 24/7. I was just saying most of the videos Iv'e seen they connect it the car lighter fuse, but you are absolutly right you can hook it up to any fuse. It's intresting because on my car (2016 Honda accord V6 touring) the slot you used the DRL fuse, mine is empty. Any advice?
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Hello friend
If i don't have 5a of fuse Can I use 10A fuse ?
Thank
I would only use max of 5A. Prefer 2A.
How do you get the electrical connectors off (see 6:02)? All went well up to that point. could not get them disconnected.
There is a little tab you press on the plug
Thank you so much. The tabs were not obvious to me, but I did find them.
Finalized installation thanks to your excellent video.@@DIYCarModz
Hi. I have a 2014 Honda Accord EXL and I'm trying to hardwire a thinkware F770 in it. Can you tell me the precise fuse slots to put the ACC wire (yellow) and the battery wire (red). Thank you
go to blackboxmycar youtube and you see
Does the amperage of the new fuse matter? The one on ebay comes with 5 amp fuse is that not enough amps
+Kenan Dokuyucu That's fine.
Now the circuit I tapped into (7.5 amp) is not getting voltage. Should I use a higher amp fuse?
+Kenan Dokuyucu no. Which fuse did you tap?ua-cam.com/video/MEST-CaWRpk/v-deo.html
I tapped the fuse bottom row for dome light/trunk light. Should I try a different circuit?
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if ur curtain airbag goes off it might affect the release with that wire in the way
I tought the same!
If you run it along the windshield side of the pillar and keep it clear of the fabric bag, it will still be safe.
that was my biggest concern! Ive installed it in the same way on the a-pillar. Now im affraid the airbag wont open fully. How can i be sure?
gabrielwhite just run the wire again but run it right along the edge of the windshield rather than along the edge of the door. As long as you keep the wire in front of the airbag you should be fine.
Some of the metal inside the dashboard can be sharp as it's not normally touched by the driver so be careful pulling the wire through.
correct me if im wrong, but if i need to use the parking/motion detector mode, when my car is off and im away from it, will this suit me me? or do i need to connect it to the battery anyhow?
You just need to change one thing. Instead of connecting to a fuse that ONLY has voltage when the car is on, you need to connect it to a fuse that has constant voltage regardless if the car is on or off. Also, make sure you are using the hardwire kit that has voltage regulator that will shut off the camera when the car batter is running low so that you are not stranded.
thanx, this is where ill have to get a volt meter to which fuse stays on constant. do you have any suggestions in the meantime as to some fuses that stay on constant? horn maybe?
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Wouldn't connecting the dash cam to a constant voltage source cause your battery to drain? It would be like leaving your headlights on all night.
EXCELLENT, Informative video!!! AAAAAA++++++ Thank you for your help!!!
where you get the parts to put the dash camera to power it with the keys
Hardwire Kit: amzn.to/2iqi4oT and Add a Fuse: amzn.to/2hUZVyd
Hi, which GPS gadget are you using?
I just use my smartphone : google maps
How would I wire if I want to camera on all the time? I mean even during park position. Thanks
Hook up the power source to a constant battery voltage fuse or hook it up to a power bank. Precaution... by connecting the power source to the fuse , the camera will be draining the car battery. You should consider purchasing the dashcam hardwiring kit with the battery voltage protection function ( the dashcam will shut off when the voltage drops below 11.5v). If not, your vehicle might not start due to low battery.
+DIY: Car Modz. Thanks for quick response
Good clean work
Why did you use a 10 amp fuse for the A118C?
It was just what was provided with the add a fuse kit. I've change it a 3A fuse.
OK 3A sounds better. I am using a 2 amp fuse on my A118C's add-a-circuit.
Now that I have your attention, maybe you can answer a question for me:) Does the direction of the add-a-circuit matter when you plug it into your fuse box? I've read conflicting info, thanks.
How do you know which way to connect the fuse tap into the fuse box?
Doesn’t matter because it only powered when the accessories is on., in either directions would give you the same result, I would suggest towards where the wire is going to be running so you won’t get a crimp, peace and God Bless
Exactly what I needed. One for a honda.
Why do you have to hardwire it if you just want to turn off the dash cam when engine is off, in other words just unplug it from cigar
where can buy this hardwire kit
+leonid guryevskiy amzn.com/B00MH4ZVHO
DIY: Car Modz
Good job.. thanks. Needed that fuse adapter. Found some on ebay.. bestbuy did my amp and subwoofer and just stuck a wire into the fuse. Going to replace with adapter and also hard wire my dashcam
you the real mvp
Where did you learn to do all this? Your videos are awesome
+ballinboylbc Just a hobby of mine. I learned from watching others on youtube and reading diy post on forums and tech guides. Thanks for watching.
You ran the wire wrong at the A Pillar its in the way off the SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG! the wire will catch on it when it deploys! the wire should go behind it.
+sm2by Here is the instructions from Honda America to install the auto dimming mirror which states to run the wire harness in "front" of the vehicle wire harness. The dashcam wires are tucked between the weatherstrip and the gap.. its no where near the side curtain airbag deployment.
+sm2by www.handa-accessories.com/accord/13AUTOMATICDAYNIGHTMIRROR.pdf
From step 33, the front side seems referring to the windshield side. Thanks for sharing!
Hello, this camera has the "Parking mode" which will monitor 24hours. In the video your setup is to activate when the ignition is on and to deactivate when the ignition is off...question : i would like to let it be 24hours active. what should i do?there is a kit where it will cut the power if the battery voltage when down below 12v
www.lazada.com.my/leegoal-dash-cam-hardwire-installation-kit-mini-usb-for-garmin-1020-30-35-rexing-v1-g1w-novatek-a118-14913683.html?ff=1
Where to go to get it done by professional?.....mechanic?
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No need to buy an adapter! Just use the cigarette lighter adapter/converter that came with the dashcam! Most definitely all of the Chinese brands and others split apart in the middle! Solder your wires onto the contacts inside.. run your wires out the tip of the lighter adapter... put halves back to gether... bingo!
Get into da choppa!
I didn't catch the model of the camera. Thx
+German Ruiz This is the DashCam: dashcamtalk.com/b40-a118/
+DIY: Car Modz thanks
Thanks !!
Thanks bro
You should never put a larger fuse on top. Always a smaller fuse. Your at risk of blowing both fuses and causing a harness nightmare
If you didn't want the parking mode why did you need the hardwiring kit. You could have just shoved it in your cigarette lighter /power outlet
Thanks dial 2fast
Shit this is complicated
How you close the fuse box with the line that you put in the fuse slot?
Simply route the wires behind the fuse box cover. On my vehicle there is no fuse box cover.
Thank