How to Install Hardwiring / Hardwiring not Detected?
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- Please make sure all the necessary components are readily available: You will needa hardwire kit, a circuit tester, wire stripper, installation tool, and a fuse tap (sold separately).
Note: The red wire of the hardware kit is designed as the ACC wire, which should not be connected to power until you start your car engine. The yellow wire requires a constant power supply. And the black wire serves as the ground wire and should be connected to a metal ground point.
- Secure the wiring: After connecting the hardwire kit's output cable to the dashcam's power port, use the installation tool and zip ties to neatly secure the wiring on the windshield edge and prevent any potential hazards or distractions while driving.
- Locate the constant fuse slot: Locate and open the fuse box typically positioned beneath the dashboard or in the engine compartment.You can find the fuse box by checking your vehicle manual or consulting a professional mechanic. Then, identify the constant fuse slot within the box. To do this, turn off your car engine, then use the circuit tester to test various fuse slots available. Remember that if the circuit tester lights up during testing, it indicates that you have successfully located the correct constant fuse slot.
- Connect the fuse tap: After finding the constant fuse slot, first remove the original fuse, connect it to the lower part of the connector, then connect the yellow wire from the hardwire kit to the upper part of the connector. Second, insert yellow wire into the fuse tap. Lastly, connect the fuse tap to the constant fuse slot.
- Connect the red wire to the ACC fuse slot: To do this, turn on the vehicle's ignition, then use the circuit tester to examine the fuse slots. If the tester lights up while testing, it indicates that the slot has the appropriate amperage rating. You can proceed by inserting the red wire into this slot.
Note: If the red wire is not compatible with the connector, you can cut it using the wire stripper, twine it around the electrode, and then connect it to the slot.
- Connect the black wire to a suitable metal ground point: To do this, locate a bolt or screw adjacent to the fuse slot and attach the black wire securely by screwing it into place.
- Low voltage protection: The dash cam is equipped with a low voltage protection feature. When the hardwire kit detects that the voltage drops below 11.8V/23.8V (this may vary depending on your car), the dash cam will automatically power off within 5 seconds.
These installation steps and pictures are for reference only. If you are unable to do this yourself and for your own safety, please consult a professional technician.
- If you encounter a situation where hardwiring is installed but not detected:
(1) Double-check all wiring connections to make sure they are securely connected and in the correct location. Verify that the red wire is connected to the ACC fuse slot, the yellow wire is connected to the fuse slot providing constant power, and the black wire is securely grounded to the metal chassis.
(2) Ensure that the red and yellow wires are connected to a fuse slot rated for at least 10A to 30A. The fuse slots used to connect the hardwire kit wires must be rated for sufficient current, and we recommend choosing fuse slots rated between 10A - 30A so that they can provide sufficient power to the dashcam. (Do not use 5A or 7.5A as this will not provide enough power for the dashcam).
(3) If you choose a different brand of hardwire kit, it may result in a different installation, e.g. the yellow and red wires need to be reversed. It is recommended that you consult the instruction manual of the hardwiring kit you purchased or consult a professional in your local area.
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