EvanD
New Member
Hey everyone! I've got a B2W coming in the mail in a few days. It'll be my first dashcam, and I'm trying to make sure I've got everything ready to go for when it arrives. So, I've got a couple questions.
So far, I've purchased some fuse taps and a a circuit tester from BlackBoxMyCar. I've found the fuses I'll be planning on using for my 2013 Civic.
-Cigarette Power Socket for my constant power fuse
-Rear Passenger Window fuse for the accessory
Both fuse slots have 20A fuses in them, which I've put in my fuse taps in the first position (and found the positive/negative sides of each. From what I've read, I'll need an equal or lower amp fuse for the piggyback slot.
So, my questions:
1. How low of an amp fuse can I go with the B2W's fuse, and would anything be wrong with giving it a full 20A fuse (seems like a bit of overkill though)? What amp fuse did you use?
2. Would it be okay to leave the fuse taps, with the original fuses, plugged into the fusebox without the camera fuses for the time being? I tested them and they're receiving power when they should be, and the cigarette lighter and rear window are functioning like normal, but something about the uncrimped cable ends hanging free are making me nervous. I'd consider plugging them back in without the taps, but they seem pretty stuck in there.
I think that's all I've got for now. Thanks in advance!
So far, I've purchased some fuse taps and a a circuit tester from BlackBoxMyCar. I've found the fuses I'll be planning on using for my 2013 Civic.
-Cigarette Power Socket for my constant power fuse
-Rear Passenger Window fuse for the accessory
Both fuse slots have 20A fuses in them, which I've put in my fuse taps in the first position (and found the positive/negative sides of each. From what I've read, I'll need an equal or lower amp fuse for the piggyback slot.
So, my questions:
1. How low of an amp fuse can I go with the B2W's fuse, and would anything be wrong with giving it a full 20A fuse (seems like a bit of overkill though)? What amp fuse did you use?
2. Would it be okay to leave the fuse taps, with the original fuses, plugged into the fusebox without the camera fuses for the time being? I tested them and they're receiving power when they should be, and the cigarette lighter and rear window are functioning like normal, but something about the uncrimped cable ends hanging free are making me nervous. I'd consider plugging them back in without the taps, but they seem pretty stuck in there.
I think that's all I've got for now. Thanks in advance!