How to hardwire 12 volt car accessory without cigarette plug

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  • How to hardwire any 12 volt car accessory without using your cigarette plug port in your car. This is the correct way to hardwire the item so it is safely and securely installed to last.
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  • @JuanPerez-yy5hr
    @JuanPerez-yy5hr 6 років тому +46

    Nice man great product

  • @paddleHI808
    @paddleHI808 5 років тому +4

    Just bought the same mirror n searched UA-cam to delete the plug n your video came up. PERFECT! Thanks bradda

  • @con_ed7960
    @con_ed7960 Рік тому +5

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!! I have struggled for 2 days with multiple hard wire kits for my Wolfbox Mirror Backup Camera/Dashcam. I watched dozens and dozens of video tutorials on how to install and think it may be a voltage issue with my truck or just user error in working with fuse taps, BECASUE THE UNIT WORKS JUST FINE WHEN I PLUG IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPATER, so for $ 10.00, instead of paying 1 hour of labor at an automotive business (I was done trying to figure out myself and thought I'd pay the hour rate, like 179.00 to have an installer do) this worked perfectly. It would have been a shame too, because I pretty much did all the work, set up ground, had all the equipment routed, etc, to pay someone for something that would take them 5 minutes to figure out. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ericvannatter9114
    @ericvannatter9114 4 роки тому +14

    Fantastic easy straight to the point no intro bs no bs during. Awesome

  • @soniromanov
    @soniromanov 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm working on my project car, and I've come to a point where I want to start changing electronics. This is the second video from your channel I've come across with stuff I need in less than hour.
    Haven't subscribed this fast before.

  • @annalmazan9029
    @annalmazan9029 5 років тому +120

    Ok video. I wish you had actually showed where you found and connected to the fuse box. Because yes some of us are too dumb, so we need EVERY step by step.

    • @littlemenace9382
      @littlemenace9382 4 роки тому +7

      Find a blank fuse spot, turn key on, get test light thingy and test it etc...

    • @lordkayx
      @lordkayx 4 роки тому +47

      Fuse boxes are different on every model anyhow so it would not of helped, you have to look up where it is, which is easy on google. and sometimes the fuses are different sizes. and dont EVER call yourself dumb. dumb people dont seek out knowledge, and dont ask questions.

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 4 роки тому +4

      @@lordkayx Be very carful searching out your fuse box on google. There are always several shown that isn't the correct one. compare the results with a look at your car's fuse box. Keep in mind that cars with more modern electronic accessories and features often have more than one fuse box. My 2006 Cadillac CTS has 3 of them. One under the hood and two under the back seat cushion. If you have the owner's manual, this will be shown, along with the location(s).

    • @lordkayx
      @lordkayx 4 роки тому +4

      @@ronlheureux7623 Very good advice, Im 35 and got my first ride (bronco 1990) in 2000. It , and all my cars since have had one fuse box inside the cabin for the cabin accessories and a second, and as you said even a 3rd, under the hood. For things like engine sensors and not cabin related or controlled stuff. If I am not mistaken, some of those engine fuses can act like a capacitor, which means they can shock you real bad even if the car has been off for a day and the battery is unplugged.

    • @djxeroic1436
      @djxeroic1436 Рік тому +2

      None of the PA system install videos on YT show this step and Im absolutely fuming because that's the only thing I need to know

  • @MosesMLam
    @MosesMLam 11 місяців тому +8

    simple. to the point. works. 5 years old but still one of the best out there. thanks.

  • @bluemoon3351
    @bluemoon3351 4 роки тому +2

    Ive watched 100 of these on this subject....this is the best one yet!
    Thx

  • @phcoetzee
    @phcoetzee Рік тому +1

    I had an almost identical Dashcam and also wanted to hotwire the damn thing so I cutted off that stepdown transformer plug and hotwire the dashcam wires straight to my 12v power supply. It blew the dashcam the moment I switched the ignition on. I had to order another dashcam and wired it properly like you. Its still lasting till this day. Thanks for this informative videos. Subscribed.

  • @brianfentress6203
    @brianfentress6203 2 роки тому +3

    DUDE! I’ve been searching EVERYWHERE for a solution like this! Thank you!

  • @krisc6012
    @krisc6012 3 роки тому +26

    Thank you so much for the concise informative video. Seriously, I've been watching videos for 2 days trying to install a dual 12v power outlet in my 92 toyota pickup. You just made my life so much easier. Im now a sub!

  • @register1430
    @register1430 3 роки тому +16

    I was going to hard wire it the hard way until I saw this - perfect solution. Great idea.

  • @joseruvalcaba7824
    @joseruvalcaba7824 4 роки тому +4

    Nice thanks finally found out how to wire in aftermarket lights the right way

  • @colombowest
    @colombowest 5 років тому +30

    Would like to see the whole process in action including the one you talk about using the not hot side.

  • @ctbsquad9422
    @ctbsquad9422 3 роки тому +1

    Big help watching this video and I’m sure I’ll have to watch it again when I can get back to my project.

  • @bucky5869
    @bucky5869 Рік тому +1

    I was going to do a flush mount socket on one of the dashboard surfaces but this makes it so it can be concealed completely. I added a flush mount to my work van as a dedicated accessory socket for my power inverter and it works great and looks like it was stock from the factory. I went to do the same for my personal vehicle installing a similar dashcam setup but this makes more sense. Especially since my expedition does not have any surfaces that lends itself to this type of modification. Thanks for the save there. Keep up the good work.

    • @floridaredneck
      @floridaredneck 9 місяців тому

      I want to do this because my dash cam is already there and I could rip out the wire and fish a new cord with a USB instead of the 12V plug is already has, but this would be easier and would free up my 12V plug for USBs converter.
      I hope they phase out these car charger-style cords. If the "C" connectors work for phones and laptops (and now iPhones), I don't see why they aren't changing these dash cams (and other devices) over also. You don't need the 12V part when you download the contents from my cam, so I shouldn't need one for the car either. I've tested it and it works fine with the USB, but since it's already set up, I'm going with the fuse box alternative.

  • @Hellamoody
    @Hellamoody 2 роки тому +2

    I've been scouring youtube for a simple explanation like this, thank you!!!
    No other videos could answer for me where my black/negative wire would go, now I get it's just to be grounded to a car chassis bolt.

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 Рік тому

      They both need to go to the battery as, what if you rigged up your homebase to run off a battery instead of mains, you would need to connect both wires to the battery.

    • @philkingmke
      @philkingmke 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, chassis or the negative terminal on your battery. Either work just fine. Battery is always preferred but most people don't want to run it all the way through the firewall to the battery.

  • @fenderstratguy
    @fenderstratguy 2 роки тому

    Totally agree with not using that plug in your cigarette lighter port.
    As you say, "Who wants to see that thing?"
    I'd want to hide those wires, like you did.
    Respect

  • @kdrapertrucker
    @kdrapertrucker Рік тому +4

    Just get an add a circuit adaptor, it plugs into your fuse panel like a fuse holds 2 fuses, one for what was originally in the slot and one for the new circuit.

  • @690ADV
    @690ADV 6 років тому +3

    very informative and well put together!

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 4 роки тому +12

    Great video! I used your video to teach myself how to hardwire interior LEDs for my truck.

  • @RobertD_83
    @RobertD_83 5 років тому +1

    I found this video while installing the exact same dash/reverse cam and mirror display lol. Thanks for the info

    • @Lesscoelectronics
      @Lesscoelectronics  5 років тому

      that's cool

    • @furknee217
      @furknee217 4 роки тому

      Same here. What do u know. Goes to show how right he is about the plug being unclassy

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark 4 роки тому +5

    Nice idea. I have a dashcam that they dont make a hardwire kit for anymore and I was going to cut the 12v end off and wire it off that, but uaing a cheap 12v splitter is a much better method for preserving the plug. My CB and radar detector are both hardwired in, but not the stupid camera. Been driving me crazy.

  • @noelnieves6
    @noelnieves6 5 років тому

    Thanks @DinaGarage...
    Great video! Wish I could of found these videos earlier.. thank you LessCo

  • @pablonalerio3226
    @pablonalerio3226 4 роки тому +7

    Best tutorial ever thank you simple smooth just perfect well done

  • @RobiB78
    @RobiB78 4 місяці тому

    Thanks. Nice and clean video.

  • @arranking2470
    @arranking2470 3 роки тому

    Wiring done the proper way ⚡️👌🏼

  • @jameslynch3698
    @jameslynch3698 4 роки тому

    This guy knows what he is talking about...Finally

  • @dukeman7595
    @dukeman7595 6 років тому +3

    I liked the information. Great job.

  • @michaelweber3369
    @michaelweber3369 4 роки тому

    Thanks brother your so awesome and you really helped me out keep the videos coming please

  • @FadeToBlackLLC
    @FadeToBlackLLC 5 років тому

    Awesome video, just helped me out. Thanks!

  • @JohnnyLawBMC
    @JohnnyLawBMC 16 днів тому

    Great job Brudda

  • @HB-yq8gy
    @HB-yq8gy 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful thank you great video learn a lot. The cigarette lighter adapters loose their connection & always gotta move around a little to get power. Any way to eliminate this problem?

  • @justinlee5314
    @justinlee5314 5 років тому

    extremely helpful man 1k thanks

  • @jamesselback8691
    @jamesselback8691 Рік тому +1

    This would work amazing if my car had those style of fuses, ive got an older volvo 240 with cylinder type fuses

  • @altpath
    @altpath 3 місяці тому

    Very useful information. Ive always wondered how they do that.

  • @nicholasr6381
    @nicholasr6381 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your help!

  • @nolimit6998
    @nolimit6998 3 роки тому

    Great. So simple and genius. He’s right. 2020. Everything wants to use your cig lighter. Also want clean look as well.

  • @brianchreitzberg2031
    @brianchreitzberg2031 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Quick question. What’s the sleeve you put on the one side of the fuse to extend up? TIA

    • @austin508
      @austin508 Рік тому +1

      for real. it's such a critical component that he left completely unexplained.

  • @mariuspoparascu1822
    @mariuspoparascu1822 3 роки тому

    Do you also need a new resistor or is it fine to wire it to to the already existing 12V ACC cable?

  • @markw.4679
    @markw.4679 Рік тому +1

    SIMPLE!!!! Both explained and the solution!!!
    🖖🇺🇦🙏

  • @ScientistPrepper
    @ScientistPrepper 2 роки тому

    thank you. thanks for the point about which end of the fuse to stick the fitting into!

  • @valbalane8323
    @valbalane8323 4 роки тому

    Nice and simple explaination

  • @lilh9984
    @lilh9984 3 роки тому

    Subscribed! Very cool instructional video!

  • @yamamedia8535
    @yamamedia8535 23 години тому

    woha, very understanding sir👍

  • @armandocampos8502
    @armandocampos8502 3 місяці тому

    Would i repeat this method if i wanted to hot wire my dash cam so i can utilize the park/motion antitheft system

  • @josh8484
    @josh8484 Рік тому

    will it matter what fuse i use aslong as it has 12v when ACC is turned on? like will it interfere with whatever that fuse is supposed to be doing?

  • @Circuit_EF
    @Circuit_EF 5 років тому +2

    Subbed! Anybody that’s good with Dina is good with me.

  • @SirWulfrick
    @SirWulfrick 4 місяці тому +1

    Ironically I just installed that exact mirror this morning and found this video when searching how to hardwire it.

  • @jcgriffin4572
    @jcgriffin4572 2 роки тому

    great video! thanks ! I need to hardwire a varex muffler for a forte gt. this helps

  • @ajbrown2013
    @ajbrown2013 4 роки тому

    Dude I just searched how to hard wire a cig plug and it's funny I got the same mirror issue lol had not even searched for a mirror cig adapter hardwire I dont know why they would sell a great mirror with cheap adapter harness hell I'm hooking it up to rocker panel switch

  • @kobifoster9704
    @kobifoster9704 4 роки тому +6

    thank ypou my good sir. Finally the answers ive been looking for!

  • @caio22rocha
    @caio22rocha Рік тому

    Thanks for that Amazing video, I could remove the ugly wires from my dash ❤

  • @SpekterTP
    @SpekterTP Рік тому

    in 3:07 which you said that it should be used in the side that is not hot, does that mean i should insert it on the negative side on the fuse?

  • @DesertTuna
    @DesertTuna 4 роки тому

    Great job cheers mate yer very clean

  • @babybugspaw7085
    @babybugspaw7085 Рік тому

    Great to know.. thank you.. But,, Why wouldn’t want to wire straight to your battery if you have a fuse in between?

  • @faronsquare4911
    @faronsquare4911 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Sir, just wondering what was the little "chingas" do-hickey, that you put on the fuse and plugged into? Thank you!👍

  • @grilledchickenwrap
    @grilledchickenwrap 3 роки тому +2

    Can you just bust open the accessory plug and just take the red and black cable and tap it to accessory wire ? Bypassing the cigarette socket and plug all together ?

  • @blueridgepics
    @blueridgepics 3 роки тому

    I just bought three devices that all use the cigarette lighter plug. Can I run the three to the same fuse? What do I need to check for? ...thank you!!!

  • @thedelicategenius394
    @thedelicategenius394 Рік тому

    Waseem is making bank off of this one commercial!

  • @JimTMcDaniels1
    @JimTMcDaniels1 4 роки тому +12

    Great video! I'd say be sure to secure the plugs together well so they don't come apart from vibration so I'm putting tape around mine.
    Also be sure to label the outside that there is a fuse inside the male plug's nose for any future trouble shooting if there is no power!

    • @tennnis498
      @tennnis498 4 місяці тому

      I wonder why he did not just cut the connectors off altogether and run the wire from there…

  • @mrremodiy4112
    @mrremodiy4112 4 роки тому +2

    Thankyou for the vid, Helpful.
    Btw you should try standup comedy, you are funny man, sometimes Joe paci is coming out of you 😅.

  • @lordkayx
    @lordkayx 4 роки тому +2

    Dude I looked up this video because I wanted to do the exact same thing with my exact same dash/backup cam. LoL but I only searched "how to hotwire a carcharger directly to the car.

  • @just.jack1011
    @just.jack1011 3 роки тому +4

    Best video I’ve seen yet very simple and straightforward love it man💯

  • @ethanwomack6440
    @ethanwomack6440 4 роки тому

    Hi I got a question about my cigarette lighter in my car. My car cigarette lighter is always on even tho the car is off, so is there anyway I can change it to only be powered on when the car is just on

  • @michael6692
    @michael6692 5 років тому +1

    righ bud the thing i need to know is ,,,, on the plug wire whitch are one back one and one back one with gray lines on it can you tell me whitch is live & whitch is earth on these types

  • @nickolasibarra9774
    @nickolasibarra9774 2 роки тому

    To extend the wire what gauge do you use

  • @peterd.michael6687
    @peterd.michael6687 4 роки тому +5

    Great video! I just have a few questions:
    * Where do you get the fuse taps? (Home Depot does not have them)
    * My cig lighter was operating off a 15A fuse...should I use a 15?
    * Does the ground need to be attached anywhere?...Or, is it ok with the metal attachment that you used?
    Thanks very much for your time. I hope to hear back from you soon! PDM

    • @scarletstreetmedia1897
      @scarletstreetmedia1897 3 роки тому +2

      Ground needs to be attached to a bare metal surface, just having the ring connector on the end is not going to provide ground...

  • @rell43rd
    @rell43rd Рік тому

    Jerry is that you!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @sportsgo22
    @sportsgo22 Рік тому

    Where do the the black wire go , that one with a circle ⭕️ ring . Am connecting am led lights on the fuse box ?

  • @ericb3061
    @ericb3061 3 місяці тому

    How do you lay out and set up video cameras for turning signals

  • @ShuffleInMotion
    @ShuffleInMotion Рік тому

    How would I hot wire/hard wire a normal wall socket plug into my car? My cigarrete lighter does not work and I cannot get it to work at all.
    Any input is much appreciated.

  • @bricktothehead
    @bricktothehead Рік тому

    Thank you for the video.
    3:25, Eventhough I watched this part few times IM still unsure of the two metal pieces. Are the two metal pieces included a kit or something?

  • @richroc7
    @richroc7 6 місяців тому

    What’s the name of the little copper clip part that you placed over the fuse?

  • @adammalzahn7238
    @adammalzahn7238 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @SquawkTradeFX
    @SquawkTradeFX 9 місяців тому

    Great video. Do you have a video on how to connect a 3 prong 110v to a 12v battery? I have a water pump for my garden that I’d like to connect to a 12v.

  • @roamizane1484
    @roamizane1484 5 років тому +1

    Nice, can you do led switchback strips?

  • @brandonstill7229
    @brandonstill7229 2 роки тому

    What is the part called that you put on the fuse ? I want to order one. The part that the female terminal goes on. Thanks

  • @riversrock
    @riversrock 4 роки тому

    Fabulous thanks for sharing

  • @jimwolf3786
    @jimwolf3786 2 роки тому

    How would I install this to the reverse lights (at the fuse box, not at the actual reverse light ) of a 2003 Chevy Tahoe for a backup camera so the camera only comes on in reverse?

  • @ayeshaasif8343
    @ayeshaasif8343 8 місяців тому

    This video came infront like miracle. The way you explained 🔥🔥🔥🔥. You are the KING of 12v wires 🫡🫡

  • @r1se707
    @r1se707 Рік тому

    Is it possible to hardwire an aux cord to one of the old stereos?

  • @michellewilson1657
    @michellewilson1657 4 місяці тому

    "find any accessory circut that works by accessory" I'm lost on that statement.
    Is that equivalent to 'find the fuse in the fuse box that powers your accessory charger / 12v'?
    Can I just pick any fuse? Like specifically one that a higher ampage bc Im trying to hardwire power inverter that keeps blowing accessory line (despite being made for 12v)

  • @Hawd74.
    @Hawd74. 8 місяців тому

    You are smart

  • @tomherne7189
    @tomherne7189 3 місяці тому

    Ivegot a 2007dodge magnum sxt need to get out if my yard no transpounder key need to crank how do i get it to run

  • @starlinksrecordsslr9697
    @starlinksrecordsslr9697 Рік тому +1

    Hey, very informative video.
    What is the name of the pin you hooked on the fuse?

  • @petekane2501
    @petekane2501 5 років тому

    Great quick tutorial simple & to the point. Question instead of the metal fuse extender can you use a extend a wired fuse type device?

    • @Lesscoelectronics
      @Lesscoelectronics  5 років тому

      sure, you can do that if it works better for you.

    • @waqashussain5413
      @waqashussain5413 3 роки тому +2

      What is the metal fuse extender called? Cant seem to find it

  • @PeterMaddison2483
    @PeterMaddison2483 Рік тому

    I just bought a CB (UK) 'Midland M20' and it already has wires (Plus Fuse) coming from it so we can wire them straight to a car battery no fuss.

  • @robertduncan2742
    @robertduncan2742 4 роки тому

    Wht not strip the wires if one has a on off switch fixed and pull the fuse in black holder and it should be fine. I'm doing a flashing safety light which is basically the same. A great review which help.

  • @FloridaVibes321
    @FloridaVibes321 4 роки тому +4

    What if I want to bypass all the bulky hardware and just extend the wires directly from the product? Also would an inline fuse be better than using the accessory slot?

    • @jonnnn4895
      @jonnnn4895 3 роки тому

      For some reason it didn’t work when I tried that

    • @dunnbizzy79
      @dunnbizzy79 2 роки тому

      Was thinking the same thing

  • @andufuse640
    @andufuse640 3 роки тому +1

    good lesson

  • @DaDa-ud6fr
    @DaDa-ud6fr 4 роки тому

    I just got one of the imirror cams. In order for the cam to record when away from you car don't you need a constant power supply?

  • @josealonso6568
    @josealonso6568 11 місяців тому

    Is that brass color metal piece that goes in one leg of the spade fuse have a name?

  • @jamesdrummond348
    @jamesdrummond348 4 роки тому +10

    What is the name of the copper conductor that goes around the fuse? Are they available on Amazon?

  • @lruiz326
    @lruiz326 3 роки тому

    So I have a 1976 Lincoln and really NEED a backup camera. How do I tap into an OG glass tube fuse?

  • @celinedrules
    @celinedrules 2 роки тому

    I recommend using a fuse tap

  • @YT-glockstreamer
    @YT-glockstreamer Рік тому

    Ok I'm trying to figure out sumthing on my car I recently order some halo lights right for my 2006 dodge charger but my battery is in the back what do I do

  • @an_idiosyncraticperson9378
    @an_idiosyncraticperson9378 3 роки тому

    whered u get that O-ring ground connector

  • @joelsch8627
    @joelsch8627 5 років тому

    ok video..i see where you get the 12volts through an accessory fuse, but where do you get the little jumper you use? you glossed right by that? and where do you put the ground? just find some screw under the dash? help!

    • @Lesscoelectronics
      @Lesscoelectronics  5 років тому

      that part I used is called a fuse tap, theyre at just about any auto parts store's electrical dept. and ground can be any location you find it to be solid and convenient nearby. the shorter the better though..

  • @uccoffee
    @uccoffee 7 місяців тому

    what do I have to do with the ground bit ?