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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: doberman19 on 17 June 2023, 10:40
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So I've recently bought a dashcam and I'm looking to get it setup so that I am able to use it for parking monitoring, I already have the dashcam and I've also got the hardwire kit. I'm just looking for some help on which fuse I should use so that even when the ignition is off I am able to still supply my dashcam with power. The hardwire kit has an accessory which stops it from draining my battery low enough that it won't start etc so I don't need to worry about that. I've had a look to try and find out what fuses are live but I haven't been able to find anything telling me exactly what fuse I should use.
Any help would be great
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Hi Doberman19. If it's a BlackVue Dashcam solution you've got with a PowerMagic Pro box. Then I'll see if I have any old photos of my config when I had that accessory installed (now moved to a Pittasoft Blackvue external battery solution instead as I wanted longer parking mode)
Off the top of my head I think I connected the BATT(+) yellow wire for a permanent 12 Volt connection (when the ignition is off) via an "add a fuse" accessory to the fuse 13 location (Rain Sensor). As I'm sure that circuit retained 12 volts with the ignition off. A check with a multimeter would confirm of course.
I avoided anything to do with safety systems e.g. airbags, car alarm (interior monitoring), ABS, ESP.
The ignition power lead for the Dashcam I connected to fuse location 24 (Cigarette Lighter).
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Many thanks Bluto, a very concise how to do it, will give it a blast tomorrow. ps, My dashcam is a Viofo but I feel the connection will be the same as they both perform the same functions. thanks again.