VIOFO A229 Pro 4K 2-CH + PowerCell 8 Dash Cam Battery Pack x 2023 Toyota RAV4 | BlackboxMyCar
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- This is going to be our last installation video for 2023, so we’re going all out on this one!
For today’s video, we’re hardwiring the VIOFO A229 4K Pro Duo, together with the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 battery pack, in a new crossover SUV, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime which comes with a liftgate hatchback!
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00:00 Introduction
01:59 Step 1: Locate the fusebox
04:25 Step 2: Mounting the Camera on the windshield
05:31 Step 3: Running the front camera cables
06:34 Step 4: Wiring the Rear Camera
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You should discuss the voltage setting on the Viofo hardwire kit. As the Powercell 8 will drop in voltage as it discharges, this is an issue. I had mine installed( broken shoulder) and they set the voltage for 12.2v. As soon as the powercell 8 went below that, the dashcam shut off. Kind of defeats the purpose of the battery pack for parking mode. And since had I it installed, the installer hid the selector switch, so. Now I have to go back.
Thank you for the feedback! Very valid point.
Nice to find this video! I have the same car and battery. Which fuse did you tap into? Do you know why the Powercell 8 green and red light keep flashing together after being turned on? Also I can’t get a Bluetooth connection to it through CellinkNeoPlus.
Hi there, glad you like the video. I don't quite recall which fuse we tapped into, I recommend an ACC connection rated between 20-30A for a battery pack. I can confirm that the red and green light flashing when being turned on is fully normal, and just indicates it's booted up. The Cellink Neo Plus doesn't have it's own bluetooth app, instead the capacity will be added to the Powercell 8's in the app, normally automatically, but sometimes you have to change the capacity in the settings.
Can I use the power from the ceiling light or rear mirror using a USB-C cable, instead if I don’t need the parking mode? Also, I wonder what the parking mode monitoring will help if the car is stolen as the dash cam will be gone as well.
I would not use the light, as the fuse is typically to low of a rating to now handle the added draw from the camera, plus it is typically not live unless the door is open or the button is pushed to make the light activate.
The parking mode is used to see if anyone either hits/damages your vehicle, or if someone breaks into the car and takes items. But yes, if your car is stolen and not recovered then your camera is also gone.
Normally, it will be ok if the power from your rear mirror is sufficient. But it is better to use the car charger included in the package and get a power from your cigarette lighter to avoid unexpected malfunctions.
Quick question, I see you guys used the 15 AMP fuse tap, and added on another 15 amp fuse tap for the add a fuse. Is this okay even though you guys recommend 20-30 amps for battery packs? I purchased power cell 8 battery pack , and i’m tapped into 15amp fuse on my car, and using a add a fuse of 20amps, is this okay, or should i make the add a fuse lowered to 15amps too? Thanks
It's okay since we set the battery charging to low. 20-30 amps is ideal if possible, but there are other factors, like how much power is actively going through the fuse already.
@@blackboxmycar Thank you. Does the “add a fuse” need to match the same amp, for example you guys used 15 amp add a fuse, with 15 amp fuse from the car, I’m currently using 15 amp from my car cigarette lighter fuse, added with the 20amp fuse tap you guys provided. Should I switch this to 15 amp fuse as well, I have spare ones already. Or it doesn’t really matter?
(I set battery charging to low too)
is there a way not to hard wire the dashcam to a car? I have a battery pack but seems not able to connect battery pack and a229 pro :(
Hi there, you can certainly hardwire the dashcam directly to the car. However, I can confirm that the battery pack is fully compatible with the A229 Pro dash cam. You'll just need a special spliced cable that combines an unspliced output cable for the battery with a VIOFO hardwire kit for the camera, we even sell the pre-spliced on our website. Please consider speaking to our support team for more info at: info@blackboxmycar.com
Hi, can I use the Viofo A229 Pro 3 channel, one camera on each side of my semi truck, and one camera facing the front?
Such a setup is feasible, and you can run it like this, though there's a few things to consider. The rear camera cable is 6 meters long, and the interior camera cable is only 1 meter long. Also, to be clear, these cameras are designed only for interior mounting, and should not be mounted outside. If you'd like exterior mounting, consider the Thinkware Multiplexer.
@@blackboxmycar thank you so much for your help
Which ACC fuse was used for this RAV4?
The one that is rated high enough to handle the camera draw and is on when the key is turned to the ACC position.
You are stating the obvious and what's stated already in the video. I am asking which specific fuse was chosen for this RAV4.@@jmackinjersey1
For this Rav4, we used the cigarette lighter fuse!
@@blackboxmycar Thank you.