Correct fuse location for dashcam connection in series 2

SteveR53 · 11-17-2023, 12:06 PM

Hi.
I have a 2017 218d and am wanting to connect my dashcam hardwire kit correctly for '24-hr parking monitoring' mode use - ie with just a 2-wire ground and yellow (battery) connection therefore according to the kit manual.
For ease of installation of the required additional piggy-back connector in the fusebox behind the front passenger glovebox, I'd like to select fuse position number 61. However, although everything seems functional wrt the correct operation of the front display/instrument cluster/radio, I'm only getting 12v from the left-hand side of the fuse location - which should be the same on the RHS (shouldn't it?) as an "always on" connection?
Clarification gratefully appreciated.
Steve

audiovert · 11-18-2023, 02:22 PM

normally you need ign feed to supply camera.
the inbuilt battery powers the unit when ign is off

SteveR53 · 11-19-2023, 04:28 AM

Yes, but which fuse (position/number) in the box to use is the question in that case? There's a choice of always-on fuses I'm advised to use, but again, which one in terms of risk/safety and the space for the physical connection of the new wire(s)?
I really need to find someone who's already done this successfully in the same car.
Thanks anyway.

11-17-2023, 12:06 PM	#1
SteveR53 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 218d (2017) Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Correct fuse location for dashcam connection in series 2 Hi. I have a 2017 218d and am wanting to connect my dashcam hardwire kit correctly for '24-hr parking monitoring' mode use - ie with just a 2-wire ground and yellow (battery) connection therefore according to the kit manual. For ease of installation of the required additional piggy-back connector in the fusebox behind the front passenger glovebox, I'd like to select fuse position number 61. However, although everything seems functional wrt the correct operation of the front display/instrument cluster/radio, I'm only getting 12v from the left-hand side of the fuse location - which should be the same on the RHS (shouldn't it?) as an "always on" connection? Clarification gratefully appreciated. Steve
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11-18-2023, 02:22 PM	#2
audiovert Private 10 Rep 69 Posts Drives: f23 cabrio Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: coventry iTrader: (0)	strange normally you need ign feed to supply camera. the inbuilt battery powers the unit when ign is off
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SteveR53 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 218d (2017) Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Yes, but which fuse (position/number) in the box to use is the question in that case? There's a choice of always-on fuses I'm advised to use, but again, which one in terms of risk/safety and the space for the physical connection of the new wire(s)? I really need to find someone who's already done this successfully in the same car. Thanks anyway.
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