Hardwiring Instructions 


INTRODUCTION



A hardwire kit is a device used to help you directly connect your dashcam to your vehicle’s fuse box. By hardwiring your dashcam, you’ll be able to run and operate your dashcam 24/7, even when your vehicle is turned off.


The installation process should take around 20 minutes and will require several tools to ensure a safe installation. Before you begin, please get familiar with the Fuse Box of our vehicle. Understanding the role and how the fuse box works will be crucial to the installation process.


Hardwiring your dashcam is an advanced installation method that requires technical know-how. We highly recommend reading through this guide in its entirety before beginning.


***NOTE:  Improper installation and handling may cause serious damage to your vehicle and Dashcam. 

  • The seller is not liable for any mishandling or damages that occur due to improper installation or misuse of the device. 

  • Please check the health of your vehicle’s battery before installing your hardwire kit and dashcam. If your car battery is in poor health, we recommend replacing your battery.



REQUIRED TOOLS



For hardwiring your Dashcam you will need:


  1. Hardwiring kit 

  2. Add-a-Fuse taps and extra fuses ( sizes: ATO (regular), mini fuse, low profile mini fuse, Micro 2 fuse. Fuse sizes vary depending on your vehicle design and model, make sure to check your fuse box to see what type of fuse your vehicle requires)

  3. A multimeter or circuit tester

  4. Pliers, fuse puller, wire crimper, or a clamp


PROCEDURE



  • Locate your fuse box and remove the pannel- The location of your car fuse box will differ from car to car. In most cases, your vehicle’s fuse box can be located inside the engine bay or inside your trunk. Refer to your user manual for the exact location of your battery.

  • Decide which fuse to use- We suggest using fuse slots rated between 10A-30A. Avoid fuses related to safety features, such as airbags, horns, stability control programs, etc. Fuses that control certain elements such as the radio, cigarette lighter, garage door opener, sunroof, etc. are usually safe to use. 

Different cars use different fuse types, select the fuse tap that matches the fuse type you have in your car ( ATO (regular), mini fuse, low profile mini fuse, Micro 2 fuse)



  • Hardwire cable includes 2 wires (red wire, and ground-black wire) that will need to be connected to the fuse box. The constant fuse slots will always have power and ACC fuse slots will only have power when the ignition is on. 

  • The black wire is ground

  • Check which fuse type your car uses and crimp the red wire of the cable to the appropriate size fuse tap

  • Choose the most suitable fuse. Open your fuse box and use the multimeter to find a constant 12-volt fuse. 


  • Probe the fuse you have selected (it can be a lamp or some other minor car fuse) to see if it has constant power (the car must be off, no ignition, when the car is off, the multimeter should show voltage when you probe it with Multimeter). Using a fuse puller or a pair of pliers, gently remove the fuse you have selected. 



  • The fuse tap has two fuse slots: the upper is for powering the Dashcam, use the new fuse (make sure it has lower or equal amperage than the original fuse) and put it in the upper slot, the bottom slot is for the fuse you have taken out of your car, please put it in there. 


  • Plug the fuse tap into the fuse box. 




IMPORTANT STEP: Make sure you put fuse tap in the correct orientation. Each fuse slot has a positive and a negative terminal depending on your vehicle’s model. This means that the power is coming into your fuse slot from one side and exiting from the other. Use your circuit tester or multimeter to test each terminal of the constant fuse slot for power. 

The terminal with the power is positive and the terminal with no power is negative.

After testing the terminals of the constant fuse slot, insert the fuse tap (Add-a-Fuse)in such a way that the terminal that is furthest away from the wire goes into the positive terminal of the fuse slot. 




  • Ground your wire- The metal ground will need to be attached to a metal bolt or screw within the vehicle chassis. This is achieved by loosening the bolt/screw, sliding the connector underneath the bolt, and tightening again.


  • Hide a cable- Lead and tuck the cable up to the headliner and your Dashcam

  • Plug the cable into the Dashcam and turn it on 


Note: 

  • Make sure your Parking more is turned ON (check settings) so that it can turn on every time the vehicle detects impact