2-Channel Dash Cam Install

[operator5362flink]

No, with the fuse tap the original fuse protects the two existing circuits just as it did before, and the new fuse protects a NEW circuit for your accessory.

 

[Rev_Night]

Gotcha. Does it matter which slot the 10 and the 5 are in?

 

[operator5362flink]

Gotcha. Does it matter which slot the 10 and the 5 are in?

Yes, like in the instructions: original fuse closest to the prongs and fuse for new circuit away from the prongs.

 

[Rev_Night]

What instructions are you referring to? When I got my Micro3 fuses in, the "instructions" just said to plug it in ha. Written in English but barely

 

[operator5362flink]

These fuse taps come with 2 banks of empty rows. The instructions say to remove the existing fuse and insert it into one row. Then take the fuse they give you and insert it into the 2nd row.

 

[Rev_Night]

Yeah, one row and another row. It doesn't say if the rows matter re: old or new fuse

 

[operator5362flink]

original fuse closest to the prongs and fuse for new circuit away from the prongs

 

[Rev_Night]

hmmm I connected everything correctly (i think?) but the camera is not turning on. I know the camera is still good because it works when I use the cig lighter power cable. Both fuse taps appear to be inserted flush and fit perfectly.

F26
-Accessory
-Micro 3
-Pre-existing 10a in row closest to prongs
-Vendor provided 5a in row farthest from prongs

F44
-Constant/Battery
-Micro2
-Since this slot was empty in the fuse box, I put both vendor provided 5a in the fuse rows

Ground wire is attached to frame bolt

Thoughts:
1. Not super happy with one of the crimps. One of the wires crimped perfectly, the other required that I fold in the metal to create a better contact surface. I crimped using a multi-use wire splitter. The not great crimp (i tried a few times) holds but I can easily rip it out if I wanted to.
2. There was a previous post here about how his fuse 44, the hot line was switched. I believe his hot line was on the left, and the OPs was on the right. I used 2 different voltage pens and I was unable to determine which side was hot.

 

[operator5362flink]

FWIW I used F25 (micro3) for always on power in my 2024 Suburban LT

 

[Rev_Night]

Sounds good. Its raining today and my tahoe can't fit in my single car garage. I will post tomorrow