Has anyone hardwired this into the car's fuse box?
650252
Only do this with a DC-DC converter (12 to 5V) as the power cord that comes with this decreased the input voltage to this (via a voltage divider inside of the plug). It will run with 12V but this will decrease the life of the unit. A DC-DC converter can be purchased on Amazon for around $6.
650253
Yes I have. Open the housing to the power on the cord, Make sure you ground it to the car, the center of the cable is the power. Hook it to your dlr fuse, the cam will go on and off with the keys, Also in the cord there is a mother board elec tape it. It is done, ive done it for both my cars and works great
872619
Just an update to my earlier post. Each fuse has it's own circuit/power source. On my 5'er I just unplugged the existing wires and attached them to the terminals on the new panel.
42598
No. It also failed to complete the circuit unexpectedly after rerurning to my càr after an errand. Very strange. Towedcar to mechanic who removed the device and reattached the original cables. Car started right up.
897863
I would NOT buy this product. Mine is brand new, used it twice and blew the fuse in my car twice. It is now collecting dust in my garage.
1159797
Yes. I have mine in my center console and I never touch it. I just get into the car, turn it on, and it's connected. I don't even think there is a button to manually turn it on or off.
1600125
I'm no fuse guy but It does come with a fuse already on the power wire. I hooked it up directly to my car battery and it works perfectly.
1228401
I do it myself. Just open the roof of the car and add it. Then pass all cables by one side and plug it. Nevertheless I have knowledge of installation... Good luck
412732
In my case I wanted to bring in a wire that was always hot +12v and another that would turn off when the ignition switch was turned off. I tried to figure out which wires to splice from the fuse box and simplified wiring diagram in the owners manual. To confirm what I had, I went to the fuse box with a volt meter and tested the likely fuses and found what I wanted by playing with the switch and checking the most likely fuses. I could then slide my accessory wire in with the fuse prong or tap into the wire in the oem harness that came from that fuse.
963926
No, not really. I have had this for a few years now and I have not blown any fuses as yet...at least not that I am aware of.
1174180
I did. I had to close the terminals in the plugs to make sure they kept a solid connection. I also noticed an issue with the turn signals when the temp gets below 45 degrees f. I wrapped the circuit box with insulation and foil tape and haven't had any other problems.
1629506
Nope.. I tried and not only did it not work, (powered on but fluctuated) it blew out my outlet in the back of my car :(
690424
The proper way is to install a fuse, that said I didn"t and have had no problems.
682097
No...but it was easy to get a fuse adapter from the auto store...it came with a wire...just splice and tape up...all nice and tucked away in your fuse box.
814400
First of all you should know this device REALLY works. I hooked mine up directly to the battery (use a stiff wire, like an unfolded metal coat hanger, to thread wire through the fender - from engine compartment inward). If you're hell bent on the fuse box use a rarely used one like 4 way flashers. Either way it's worth the trouble!
1136558
Mine did not, however, if that was what I was going to do with it, this is what I would do. Connect it to the 24v battery under the hood, then run an extension cord through the firewall under the dashboard. Once installed (very easy) you never have to mess with it again, and it won't get lost when you are not using it.
1525531
Hi the fuse box it's only for the positive cable, negative cable goes to the ground (car chassis) any place in car metal plates...
423571
Yes if you know how!! My husband is very handy and was able to hardwire it. Otherwise you have to plug it in.