F60 Need a reason to install dash cams? (Do it!)
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Using a multimeter and a light probe, I probed the empty fuse sockets in the glove compartment until I found ignition-switched circuits. I then used an add-a-fuses to hardwire the battery packs -- one circuit per battery pack. Basically, the dashcams always run from the Cellink B battery packs -- one battery pack for each dual-channel camera set. The battery packs are charged when the ignition is on. When the ignition is off, the dashcams continue to run (in parking mode) from the battery packs -- which are disconnected from the vehicle battery so it doesn't drain.
Does that help?
Does that help?
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I used F50 and F57 fuse sockets. I definitely recommend anyone doing this, verify their own locations and ignition-hot vs. always-hot circuits. In my car with my options, these two are off unless the ignition is on.
Empty locations for F50 and F57 fuse sockets for comparison.
Add-a-fuse connectors. Note the opposite orientations, this is so the fuse can actually blow in the event it needs to.
Empty locations for F50 and F57 fuse sockets for comparison.
Add-a-fuse connectors. Note the opposite orientations, this is so the fuse can actually blow in the event it needs to.
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seamonkey420 (09-04-2019)
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I run a dash cam in my MINI as well. The advent of cell phones has gone a long way to make drivers even more unaware than they normally are, plus 1 of every 3 drivers on the road in Texas is uninsured. I stopped riding motorcycles for this very reason because I was rear-ended while stopped in traffic by a non-insured idiot on his phone. And that doesn't count the 10 other times a day someone pushed me out of my lane. Good luck getting this moron to pay for damages. I turned my claim over to the insurance company and they did nothing -- cost me a $500 deductible to fix my bike. It's a great idea to protect yourself.
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not that I would ever do anything that might draw that attention …
PS: get a Valentine-1. It’s just not worth cheaping out on protection. https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-radar-detector/
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By the time your court hearing happens, your footage of the incident might be accidentally overwritten by more recent footage ;-), or you simply switch out the micro SD card(s).
Also...as a defendant (I'm not a lawyer) you should not be forced to provide evidence against yourself. I'm sure it has probably happened before in some cases, but if I were in such a position, I'd stick with my first thoughts above..."My SD card only holds a couple days worth of footage...it must have been overwritten." In the case of forensic data recovery methods, have spare, unused, (better-yet) brand-new SD cards available to swap out.
Also...as a defendant (I'm not a lawyer) you should not be forced to provide evidence against yourself. I'm sure it has probably happened before in some cases, but if I were in such a position, I'd stick with my first thoughts above..."My SD card only holds a couple days worth of footage...it must have been overwritten." In the case of forensic data recovery methods, have spare, unused, (better-yet) brand-new SD cards available to swap out.
Last edited by F56-JCDub; 08-30-2018 at 03:47 AM. Reason: more thoughts
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Thanks again for the tips, I have successfully hardwired my dash cam so it no longer records while charging. My only install issue was the kick panel not coming off all the way, so I had to pivot it and guide the wires through. The upper door sill plate came off which enabled me to start the kick panel, but there must be something securing it further up towards the glovebox/firewall. I did not want to hulk rip it out and break a tab or clip. My OCD still wants to go back and better tuck/route the wiring.
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Thank you for posting the fuse box pic 'f60jcw' . I have been working on a tool bag for the CM, and I was wondering it it was Mini-fuses or regular size fuses. Its both. I usually have black electrical tape, plastic tie straps of various sizes, several screwdrivers various sizes , 'torx drivers in the Jeep bag' I guess I should have a couple of those, metric wrenches, big crecent wrench, some wire, Parachute cord, allen wrenches in metric. gloves half inch drive rachet and socket for wheel lugs.
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
Great pic
Best regards !
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
Great pic
Best regards !
Last edited by Seabiscuit; 09-04-2018 at 01:49 PM.
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Thank you for posting the fuse box pic 'f60jcw' . I have been working on a tool bag for the CM, and I was wondering it it was Mini-fuses or regular size fuses. Its both. I usually have black electrical tape, plastic tie straps of various sizes, several screwdrivers various sizes , 'torx drivers in the Jeep bag' I guess I should have a couple of those, metric wrenches, big crecent wrench, some wire, Parachute cord, allen wrenches in metric. gloves half inch drive rachet and socket for wheel lugs.
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
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Seabiscuit (09-04-2018)
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Thank you for posting the fuse box pic 'f60jcw' . I have been working on a tool bag for the CM, and I was wondering it it was Mini-fuses or regular size fuses. Its both. I usually have black electrical tape, plastic tie straps of various sizes, several screwdrivers various sizes , 'torx drivers in the Jeep bag' I guess I should have a couple of those, metric wrenches, big crecent wrench, some wire, Parachute cord, allen wrenches in metric. gloves half inch drive rachet and socket for wheel lugs.
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
Great pic
Best regards !
Sharpie, fuses, oil filter, 32 mm socket, flashlights,
anyone keep a air compressor in the CM? First aid kit, corkscrew, spork : )
Its hard to guess what you might need.
Great pic
Best regards !
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