Dash Cam Hardwire Kits EXPLAINED (Which is the best one for you!)

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Which is the right hardwire kit for your dash cam? Can I use a different hardwire kit for it? What is the difference between 3 or 2 wires on hard wire kits? Links to Hardwire Kits below:
Rove Hardwire Kit amzn.to/3fyFELM
Gamin Hardwire Kit amzn.to/3q8V9Ql
Azdome 2 Lead Hardwire Kit amzn.to/3JxRL8V
Azdome 3 Lead Hardwire Kit amzn.to/3qBIN20
Thinkware Hardwire Kit amzn.to/3CnEonZ
Fuse Tap Kit amzn.to/3yZiJkN
Stripper Crimper Tool amzn.to/3l1cHut
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 3 Lead Hardwire Kits
2:15 2 Lead Hardwire Kits
2:45 Low Voltage Cut Off (Battery Drain Protection)
4:08 Power Ratings & Mirror Dash Cams
5:10 Micro USB Vs Mini USB
6:46 Warranty Issues
7:15 Hardwire Alternatives
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@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Everybody! And here is my hardwire installation video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CgbJh_x7TQnYE.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching everyone!

@shrimumbaikar2478 3 ай бұрын

my cigarrete lighter stays on when car is off. i want my dashcan to shut off when ignistion is off. which fuse cable i can use? tia

@AlexAutoFun 3 ай бұрын

Hi Shri! If your plug is always on even when the car is off then for those cases this is what I use amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually or the dash cam can also be hardwired to make it turn on with the car and off with the car. Cheers!@@shrimumbaikar2478

@shrimumbaikar2478 3 ай бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun thanks a lot

@AlexAutoFun 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!@@shrimumbaikar2478

@maddhatter8 21 күн бұрын

I like your video very informative, I knew pretty much all this information ready I’m trying to figure out is whether my camera requires a two or three wire cable. They don’t offer a hardwire cable from its brand Amazon pairs it with a three wire cable but the plug that came with it was a regular cigarette plug of course but I’m wondering if it had a built-in volt meter to recognize the increase or decrease in voltage when the vehicle is in run or start or running and decode that signal internally I just don’t know

@olivierlagace Жыл бұрын

Thanks for info about Garmin being the only one that works for Garmin!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Olivier! Cheers!

@jerryjones3456 Жыл бұрын

Awesome info! Great content! Thanks!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jerry! and thank you, Cheers!

@enfield7123 Жыл бұрын

As always brilliant information and well explained... Do you have any advice on car caramic coatings

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Thank you Enfield! Ah yes regarding ceramic coatings, they work but in my opinion I prefer to seal my paint more often that putting a ceramic coating every once every few years, here is the one I used with good results amzn.to/3HRK7Yv but if you want to seal your paint instead (my preferred method) this is what I use amzn.to/3JDD876 Hope this helps, Cheers!

@AlWiedmannJr Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, got another question for you - I have a wolfbox that's rated 12V - 3A (max). Do you think a hardwire kit that's rated at 2.5A (like rove) would work with that wolfbox? Thanks!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Al W! ah I haven't see that Rove kit, the one I reviewed maxed out at 2A but if the rating on the dash cam is 3A and you have a 2.5A kit, it will not meet it's current draw as the it's lower that the requirement of the dash cam. Hope this helps and cheers bud!

@enfield7123 Жыл бұрын

Another good video really interesting I like the hard wire kit better...

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Enfield!

@FTWLiveMusicScene 8 күн бұрын

What would you suggest for an old classic car with no usb, no cig lighter & only 5 bus fuse bays all used. Run new power direct from battery with a fuse but not have a acc or hijack the power & acc off of the cd player being I don't use it or run power direct from battery but then use the acc wire from the cd player or amp ? Thanks

@AlexAutoFun 6 күн бұрын

Hi F! Well technically fuse taps can be used on older vehicles (as long as the circuit tapped can support the additional load and can provide ACC and another can provide BATT, but I recommend you consult with your installer, some do prefer to run dedicated lines). And here is my hardwire video so you can see the install in more detail kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html Cheers!

@tahaahmad0 Жыл бұрын

Your amazing bro.. Best chanel.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly @tahaahmad0!

@nelsitodel7244 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por tus videos son muy instructivos

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Denada nelsito! Saludos desde California!

@petelopez5826 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter what hardwire wire kit you get for a dash cam? I just recently bought a rexing V1P pro + and I had a 3 wire Azdome hardwire kit laying around that uses mini USB connection. Will this work on the rexing dash cam? It seems like they are all the same to me. I prefer the Azdome hardwire kit because I can decide what voltage cut off I want instead of 11.8V

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Pete! While I have done that in the past (used a different kit) I usually recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) as mentioned on the video to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@GarySmith-oh9pc 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexis, I am thinking about purchasing the 4K WiFi Mirror Dash Cam, Veement 12" Front and Rear View Mirror Camera with GPS for Car, Sony Starvis Sensor, Voice Control, Waterproof Reverse Backup Camera, Enhanced Night Vision, Parking Assistance Please advise me which hard wire kit is the correct one to get. Also, do you have a video on hard wiring the Veement 12 " mirror camera?

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary! I have not reviewed the Veement dash cam so I don't know which kit will work for it, may have to add that dash cam to the list to test. But I do have the hardwire video you are looking for here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CgbJh_x7TQnYE.html Hope this helps and cheers!

@trentonc9141 Жыл бұрын

hi there, if I have one of those hardwire kits that have the 3 wires (red, yellow, black), how do I connect it to a battery directly? Do I twist the red and yellow together and attach it to the poz terminal of the battery in order to get my dashcam to work? The scenerio here is attaching the 3 wire hardwire kit to a battery on my motorcycle so I can power a dash cam. I am not worried about a key starts but want power always on since I will be removing the dashcam from my bike every time I'm finished riding. Therefore will only attach to my bike when I go riding so constant power is fine. Thanks

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi T C! Here is my hardwire install video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html while you are the first viewer that has mentioned installing one to a bike, I imagine other have done it. To be honest, I think an action camera maybe more appropriate for ease of install vs a dash cam, dash cam cables, hardwire kit, hardwire kit cables, externa battery. But it is possible if your installer is up to the task (the number of wires to be connected will vary depending on the hardwire kit being used but yes they should all be fused just like in a normal vehicle install) Cheers!

@drm3613 Жыл бұрын

What hardwire kit would be best for a Vantop H612L mirror dash cam? The back of the mirror says “input:5V-2.5A.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis! I would recommend using the matching Vantop hardwire kit, however since Vantop has been somewhat MIA recently, I'm not sure if you can still order one, here is my other video covering the ongoing Vantop situation in case you have not seen it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftOTjZB43t6YhKM.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@ferdiegutierrez4011 8 ай бұрын

Hello Alex, can I use the hardwire kit only to power on and off my dash cam. I dont want to use the parking mode. Can I just hook up the acc connection not the batt?

@AlexAutoFun 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ferdie! Most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the dash cam to work correctly. What I recommend when someone does not need park monitoring, is just to turn it off in the settings menu (most dash cams will let you control this feature). And here is my follow up video showing the full install process if you want to see that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CgbJh_x7TQnYE.html Cheers!

@bizim_eller Жыл бұрын

👍👍🙂thanks for the video

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

You're welcome bizim!

@spoonfishjoe9076 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex is there any Kit that could work for hard wiring the Z3d Edge Joe

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joe! Unfortunately it appears Z Edge does not carry a hardwire kit for the Z3D. If they do release one at one point, I will update this comment for you. Cheers!

@spoonfishjoe9076 6 ай бұрын

Alex can you tell me what wire kit I need for my Z3D Z Edge Thanks for you help. Joe

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joe! Unfortunately it appears Z Edge does not carry a hardwire kit for the Z3D. If they do release one at one point, I will update this comment for you. Cheers!

@TheLajos1983 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my dash cam manual says power supply interface 5V 1A. Can I use ROVE Ultimate Dash Cam Hardwire Kit? Rove Converts 12V-24V to 5V/2A

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lajos! I always recommend that you stick with the same brand hard wire kit for your dash cam (the one the manufacturer intended) however I have been able to use different hardwire kits on some cases if the power requirements matched, the 2A supplied by the Rove kit will have more than enough power for a dash cam requiring 1A. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@ptzpitzy 9 ай бұрын

Hello. What is the best safe hardwire for a Vantrue N5 to run power 24h safer? Thank you.

@AlexAutoFun 9 ай бұрын

Hi! As explained on the video while I may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, I usually recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Here is my video where cover hardwire kits and their differences in more detail kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9GpbMKludzbfZc.html Cheers!

@4deiltonrocha 9 ай бұрын

Hi. I would like to know how these kits works in the USB side. What is the "command" send to the dash cam that makes it enter in parking mode?

@AlexAutoFun 9 ай бұрын

Hi Adeiton! Ah good question, there is no command send, on 3 wire hardwire kits the Dash cam will detect all 3 wires connected (ACC, BAT and GND) where on a cigarette lighter plug it will only detect 2 (Power and Ground). That is how the dash cam knows it's hardwired, that being some kits have additional checks in place (unfortunately) like Garmins hardwire kit being the only one that Garmin dash cam recognize, here is my video showing why kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNWZhJCJ29iUaYE.html Cheers!

@OfficialChanaya 8 ай бұрын

Is there a difference with a intelligence hardwire kit vs a regular hardwire kit? ( I have the Rexing V1P Max Plus )

@AlexAutoFun 7 ай бұрын

Hi Chanaya! Correct, there is a difference, since "smart" is a marketing term, it can mean a couple things, most of the time it means that the hardwire kit has a low voltage cut off to prevent the kit from draining the battery where on basic hardwire kits sometimes there is no cut off so those can potentially stay on pulling power the car until the battery is fully drained. Cheers!

@spoonfishjoe9076 6 ай бұрын

Alex is there any Hardwire Kit that will work for my Z Edge? Thanks Joe

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

Hi Joe! Unfortunately it appears Z Edge does not carry a hardwire kit for the Z3D. If they do release one at one point, I will update this comment for you. Cheers!

@youssefoussaid1197 Жыл бұрын

Well explained, thank you. I installed my b4k dashcam following all the instructions and it seems that it always stays on parking mode. I've set it to timelapes and it records in timelapse whether the car is parked or being driven. What could be the problem. NB: I used a multimeter and checked the wiring.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Youssef Oussaid! you're welcome! ah regarding time-lapse, on most dash cams if you enable this option normal recording stops (no loop recording) as the dash cam records a time lapse instead. However if your dash cam supports both loop recording and time lapse at the same time, then you may have an issue with the dash cam or hardwire kit. I recommend contacting BlueSkySea for tech support for more help, they maybe be able to walk you thru the troubleshooting process and please keep us posted on your findings, Hope this helps, Cheers!

@youssefoussaid1197 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun I actually solved the problem today. 1. It turned out that there is a switch that enables parking mode in the hardware kit and 2. The setting weren't correct in my dashcam the timelapse in the menu should be off and the timelapse in the parking setting should be on.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@youssefoussaid1197 Awesome! and thanks for sharing how it was resolved, I'm sure this will help someone in the future. Cheers!

@youssefoussaid1197 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun I do hope so, and thank you too for being so responsive and for the cool videos.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@youssefoussaid1197 You're welecome!

@amanjotsingh4136 Жыл бұрын

i have rexing dashcam but that comes with mini fuses my car have micro2 in elantra so can i use diffrent hardwire kit

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Amanjot! ah yes here is my video where I show how I fix that issue kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h-CnbNyGvrSbqqM.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@Spamritwik 5 ай бұрын

Hi. Can I use DDPAI OBD hardwire kit with Redtiger F7NP camera?

@AlexAutoFun 5 ай бұрын

Hi Spamritwik! While it may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, as explained on the video I recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Cheers!

@KLNG3 Жыл бұрын

For my dash cam to run a 24/7 parking mode, is it necessary to have the 3 lead hardwire and have the batt lead to be contacted to a constant fuse slot? Or it just depends on the model of the dash cam and could possibly use the 2 lead one? Thanks in advance!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi KLN! Correct, as explained on the video, I normally recommend to use the hardwire kit that was developed for your dash cam instead of another. Regarding how long it park mode can run for, this would depend on the dash cam model you have, I would recommend referring to the instruction manual that came with it to confirm. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@KLNG3 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun I am using a nextbase522 dash cam. As I can find so far, they only officially produced a 2 lead hardwire kit. I want to have the parking mode on whenever it detects any motion. I will check the manual but I really doubt if it would mention that in detail. Anyway, thanks for your help. This is a very helpful video!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@KLNG3 You're welcome KLN!

@wollywotsit Жыл бұрын

If you open the Garmin one up, there are jumpers inside, you can change the cut off voltage

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi wollywotsit! Yep here you go kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNWZhJCJ29iUaYE.html Cheers!

@miguelsalazar3239 Жыл бұрын

Is a 3 wire better and does it have an added feature?

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Miguel! besides the connections they are different in the respect that some dash cams require the use of a 2 wire hardwire kit and some require the use of a 3 wire, they are typically not interchangeable. Hope this helps, Cheers bud!

@roberthouston3809 4 ай бұрын

I have a REXING v3 cam. Do you recommend getting a REXING kit?

@AlexAutoFun 4 ай бұрын

Hi Robert! Ah unfortunately I'm not familiar with the Rexing V3 Dash Cam but yes I recommend sticking to the matching (brand) hardwire kit to avoid issues with warranty and/or functionality. The manual that came with your dash cam should indicate the model number for the hardwire kit needed. Cheers!

@RegretTV Жыл бұрын

Hey so i got a dash camera mirror...and a power supply...i have to get my camera into parking mode but i have a power supply i do not need the to cut off part i just need parking mode ...... its usbc too mirror& to power supply then ...cigarette lighter plug charges my power supply...please help!!! the brand ...smh anyway around where i can get it to work

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Regret TV! The cigarette lighter plug will not enable parking mode. In order to enable parking mode, the dash cam will need to be hardwired (as mentioned on the video, preferably with the correct matching hardwire kit) Hope this helps, Cheers!

@chumponchumxeed3821 7 ай бұрын

are you curious about how the dash cam detect hardwire kit to enable real parking mode? are there any teardown information of the 3 wires hardwire kit out there in the wild?

@AlexAutoFun 7 ай бұрын

Hi Chumpon! This depends on the hardwire kit brand and type being used. But typically on 3 wire hardwire kits, the way they work is that the ACC wire is used to sense when the car is on or off and BATT is used to allow the dash cam to enter parking mode (if enabled) Cheers!

@randyropoza5115 Жыл бұрын

Hey what hardwire kit could I use with a volway mu10

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy! unfortunately Volway does not have their own hardwire kit but here is the one I'm using with mine kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hd-BppuJnK6ZZqM.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@BunyaminYaman-he5kf 6 ай бұрын

Can i ise only hardwire kit ultimate for rove 2k 4k ore what is possible? Give it an universall cable

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

Hi Bunyamin! While it may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, as explained on the video I recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Cheers!

@axenz1 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm planning cigarette plug to connect to a fuse since I don't have the hardwire kits. Is is ok to connect only Acc? Tq

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi axenz! While it's possible to do so, most installers won't do this for safety and also in most cases dash cams that use hardwire kit, using the original adapter permanently connected to the car will keep the dash cam running all the time (parking mode will not be enabled, no low voltage cut off protection etc.) Hope this helps, Cheers!

@axenz1 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun How about I fix it on ACC only. If the key remove, it will power off. My problem now, new car does not have cigarette lighter port.

@Oppastoppa914 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Kingslim DL12 Pro 4K Mirror Dash Cam and rove hardwirekit. I have installed in my GF truck and it’s works perfectly fine, no issues. I also have it installed in my Honda Civic and the dashcam been having lots of issues. It will reboot itself constantly. Sometimes it goes to parking mode when I turn on the car. I’m not sure what’s causing it. I want the dashcam to be on 24/7. It works fine on the truck, but on the Honda Civic. It will go bad within a day or two after being on 24/7.

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi WaveGod! I have not reviewed the Kingslim D12 yet (may have to add to the list of dash cams to review) I typically recommend sticking to the matching hardwire kit for the dash cam, but unfortunately Kingslim does not have a hard wire kit for them which is why I understand why you are trying to use a different branded one. However as I explained in the video mirror dash cams are power hungry, double check the AMP requirement of the D12 to make sure you are not exceeding it (which can lead to the repeat rebooting) If the D12 uses Mini-USB, you may have better luck with this kit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbOcha1jxMnIYqM.html Hope this helps bud!

@Oppastoppa914 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun I will try this out, thanks. I just find it odd how it works perfectly fine in a different car but mines. I was think add both ACC and BATT cable on constant power and see how it goes. I’m afraid it will damage my cam or battery. Maybe I will just wait till you do a review on the dashcam and use it with a hardware kit and see for yourself if you have any issues.

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

@@Oppastoppa914 You're welcome man, Yeah I will look into reviewing the D12, stayed tuned bud..

@googoo1569 6 ай бұрын

in case of 3 wires connection : when the car is running , the power is coming from the generator ( ACC WIRE) not the battery correct ? this important to know because i want to use a cuterr swich so i can turn the dashcam on through this switch while parking in the time that i want , not 24h. so i connet this switch to the ( BAT) wire coorect ???

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

Hi Googoo! There are several versions of 3 hardwire kits out there so it may be possible that they don't all work the same (your installer should refer to the instructions that came with the kit for correct wiring). But typically ACC and BATT are used together in order for a 3 wire hardwire kit to function. The ACC line is used to tell the dash cam when the car is running so it can turn on and record. The BAT line is used to tell the dash cam that it is hardwired and to enable parking mode. Here is my follow up video showing the installation process in more detail kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CgbJh_x7TQnYE.html Cheers!

@googoo1569 6 ай бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun thank you for your concern 🌺

@AlexAutoFun 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂@@googoo1569

@AP-514 Жыл бұрын

Hey what about the WOLFBOX hardwire kit ??

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi AP514! Here they are Wolfbox Xpower kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbOcha1jxMnIYqM.html Wolfbox Multi-Size kzfaq.info/get/bejne/raeRl8J7pp3Pqmw.html and Wolfbox Normal Kit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jt12eJRnrcnOm6M.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@SM-do3cm Жыл бұрын

How do you install a 2 wires kit for a car camera? Thanks

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi S M! here is my hardwire kit installation video showing the process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html Cheers!

@AJ-Tech4U 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how to insert the hardwire kit wires that has bullet connectors into fuse taps female end if the size doesn't fit ..

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ajju chakri! You can see on this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpmRZtpnqtreiKM.html how I insert the bullet terminal into the fuse tap at the 1:35 mark. Most of the time they don't insert as easily and require a lot of force to get them to go in. However there is also the possibility that the connector size is different between the hardwire kit and the fuse taps you got (rare but I seen this happen) Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

@AJ-Tech4U 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun hi, what is the max current required for mirror dash cam. 12A or 15A or 24A?

@AlexAutoFun 2 жыл бұрын

@@AJ-Tech4U Hi ajju chakri! this will depend on the mirror dash cam you bought, but they typically require at least 2.5A or more. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@hellbent7066 Жыл бұрын

Can you just wire the red and Yellow wires together if you cant find a acc connection? I dont see a purpose for the acc wire other than to detect when the engine is on or off but i still dont see how tieing them together could change the functionality.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Hellbent 706! There are usually several places where ACC can be found on. If the the BATT and ACC wire a connected together the dash cam will stay on all the time and park mode will not enable. Here is my detailed video on how to find ACC and BAT on any vehicle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html But I strongly recommend professional installation due to the circumstances covered on that video and on my other video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8CgbJh_x7TQnYE.html regarding the airbags on a car. Cheers!

@hellbent7066 Жыл бұрын

@AutoFun Thanks. So, if the acc wire and the battery wire are tied together, will the dashcam still turn off if the voltage drops to the preset limit? I don't really think I need parking mode.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Hellbent 706! Ah that maybe a possibility, it would depend on the hardwire the installer uses, most of the time 3 lead hardwire kits need all 3 leads connected to their respective places for them to work correctly. Some dash cam use a 2 lead hardwire kit, on those only 2 wires need to be connected for the hardwire kit to work correctly. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@FejkJ 8 ай бұрын

How to know which one do you need? I've checked camera instrucions and the site I bought the camera from and can't find it...

@AlexAutoFun 8 ай бұрын

Hi FedjkJ! A few dashcams do not have their own hardwire kit or do not support a hardwire kit. Based on what you are telling me sounds like that may be the case with yours. If you want to further double check, see if you can reach out to the dash cam's manufacturer to confirm. Cheers!

@FejkJ 8 ай бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the qiuck reply. You halped a lot.

@AlexAutoFun 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@HPX584 Жыл бұрын

can you hardwire without the hardwiring kit? Like just cut the original wire that comes with the dashcam and just add it to a fuse that turns on when the car is running?

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi H! While it's possible to do so, most installers won't do this for safety and also in most cases dash cams that use hardwire kit, using the original adapter permanently connected to the car will keep the dash cam running all the time (parking mode will not be enabled, no low voltage cut off protection etc.) Hope this helps, Cheers!

@HPX584 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun I understand but if you connect to a circuit that is off when the vehicle is off the camera should not drain the battery

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@HPX584 Hi H! Yeah if connected to a circuit that turns off, correct the dash cam will turn off which should prevent battery drain. Cheers!

@jimidih852 11 ай бұрын

I hardwire kit with 3 wires and I would to wire my dash cam to portable battery can you give me wiring instructions. Thanks

@AlexAutoFun 11 ай бұрын

HI Jimidi! Ah yes some people do run their dash cams off a battery pack instead of hardwire kit (but remember a battery pack will not enable true park mode). However I prefer a normal cigarette lighter adapter or hardwire kit since here in California we experience really hot temperatures which I would not want to subject the Li-ion battery to, that and the potential for a run away event (fire) during charging or discharging inside the car. Here is an example of a internal dash cam battery and what the sun did to it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fr1ondST0cXFqYk.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@veramodanu7182 Жыл бұрын

How do you connect the 2 wires only?

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Vera! Here is my hardwire install video so you can see how the connections are made kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html Cheers!

@PatlaPorota 11 ай бұрын

i am having some terrible problems with my mirror dash cam it turns on but after 18-20second it says “power got disconnected and turning off” and keeps restarting what should i do?? brand “add key 11.26 car dvr 4k”

@PatlaPorota 11 ай бұрын

please response

@AlexAutoFun 11 ай бұрын

Hi Patla! It's possible the dash cam is on it's way out or the power supply it's on it's way out. The easiest way to check for this is to connect the dash cam to know good working power supply (either hardwired or cigarette plug style) to confirm if the issue is with the dash cam or with the power supply. Cheers!

@AlexAutoFun 11 ай бұрын

@Ratalala 10 ай бұрын

BMW advanced car Eye is made by ThinkWare … same cable !

@AlexAutoFun 10 ай бұрын

Hi Ratalala! Good eye, some cables looks very similar if not identical. Specially power cables are pretty generic, so they are likely manufactured by several suppliers and then they are sold to the end brands to relabel them or to pack them with their respective products (in this case dash cams). But yeah that is the current industry for you lol Few companies are now vertically structured, most are horizontally arranged now. Cheers!

@ls-33wraith33 Жыл бұрын

I just got a Viofo 139 pro and got their hard wire kit so if something goes wrong i can say i got all there hardware 😅

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

LOL! Yeah that is the safest way to play it, Cheers LS-33wraith!

@ls-33wraith33 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun question for you is there a way to have a separate battery for the camera that will charge itself when car is on? My car is 2016 civic and the battery is super small I noticed it it nearly drained the battery with 10 minutes when i had the car in start but not running if you have a video on this my apologies Thank you for all your help!

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@ls-33wraith33 Hi LS-33wraith! Ah yes regarding using a power pack instead of hardwire kit, I have not tested myself since I actually prefer a normal cigarette lighter adapter or hardwire kit since here in California we experience really hot temperatures which I would not want to subject the Li-ion battery to, that and the potential for a run away event (fire) during charging or discharging inside the car. Here is an example of a internal dash cam battery and what the sun did to it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fr1ondST0cXFqYk.html That being said I know some people do use them for their dash cams, so It may make sense to review one in the future for those that really want to stick to a battery. What is strange too, is that most dash cams only pull about 2-3Amps or less if it's not a mirror dash cam, so the battery shouldn't be drained that fast. That may be an indication your battery has developed a bad cell or it's on it's way out, I would strongly recommend getting it tested to confirm it still good and avoid getting stranded one day. And here is the battery tester that I use kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oal-pcmSnbi5e4k.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@ls-33wraith33 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun that’s a very good point! Fire bad lol i too currently live in CA/ SD area and about to drive across country and am nervous about parking in some of the places along the way so I’ll be rolling the dice on this one Gonna get battery tested today! Thank you again for all your help your channel has helped me greatly

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@ls-33wraith33 You're welcome and have an awesome drive! (ah just in case you want to take some extra insurance with you, I carry one of these for long trips like that, just in case can come in really handy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp1-q6Vjr86rl2w.html or kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLOfjM2g0djLXY0.html Cheers!

@nzxtsnue1139 Жыл бұрын

what if i dont want 24h recording and i just want to connect it to my fuse box , can i connect just the ACC and the GROUND wires ?

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi nzxts nue! Yes some dash cams do support a 2 lead hardwire kit (power and ground). However most dash cams that require a 3 lead hardwire kit will usually need all 3 wires to be connected in order for the kit to turn on. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@nzxtsnue1139 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun thanks for response. what if i connect the ACC and BATTERY wires to ACC fuse's ?

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@@nzxtsnue1139 You're welcome! ah yes while I do not recommend it (to avoid warranty issues down the road or any other short term and long term effects from deviating from the installation instructions) I had some viewers mention they have done that where they tricked the kit into turning on by joining both ACC and BATT together. Cheers!

@nzxtsnue1139 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun my dash cam and the hardwire kit will come in a few weeks, i will test that and comment later for ppl that interested in doing that . or maybe there will be an option inside the camera to disable 24h recording and i just do that instead.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

@nzxts nue Yeah on most dash cams enabling parking mode is optional, Cheers Bud!

@jeffkuipers1030 Жыл бұрын

i can't find my hard wire kit for my VIEWCAM 2023.please help me find one THSANK YOU.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! Unfortunately I have not reviewed the Viewcam so I can't confirm if they do have a hardwire kit for it or not (it appears they don't, which is common with smaller dash cam brands) But I will update this comment if I find the matching kit for it. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@diegoluengo9562 8 ай бұрын

Instale la azdome pg17 con kit hardwire y mata mi batería a las pocas horas 😢

@AlexAutoFun 8 ай бұрын

Hola Diego! oh no, que raro, no deberia pasar eso. Recomiendo que verifique la installacion to installador. Si BATT o ACC esta connectado incorrectamente eso puede pasar. Aqui esta mi video cubriendo esto en mas detalle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiZfrubnZiXZWg.html Tambien recomiendo probar la batteria del carro, eh visto esto pasar con baterias viejas o debiles (prende el carro pero no aguanta ningun bajo nivel de corriente cuando esta apagado como la corriente que jala un hardwire kit), este es el probador de baterias que yo utilizo kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oal-pcmSnbi5e4k.html Y finalmente tambien seria bueno contactar a Azdome para ayuda en caso de que tu instalador no le haiga, Saludos!

@diegoluengo9562 8 ай бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun muchas gracias por su respuesta y responder en español 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👐🏻

@AlexAutoFun 8 ай бұрын

Denada, Saludos!@@diegoluengo9562

@jimb032 Жыл бұрын

Garmin didnt just "put something inside" to make it work with only Garmin. To enable the dashcam to enter parking mode it has to "talk" to the dashcam. There are only 4 wires int he USB connector. 2 are power, and 2 are data + and -, which is the USB differential pair to carry data. Therefore, it would need to send a message to the dashcam that the power on the "ACC' or switched lead went away. The only proper way to do that is via the data lines, and just like USB devices that plug into your computer, each needs an ID. So it's not just the Garmin that "put something inside", its ANY dashcam that would enter parking mode. Long and short is you need to stick with your brand for the hardwire kit.

@AlexAutoFun Жыл бұрын

Hi James! ah yes I originally thought that was the case until I did a tear down on it and found only 3 wires are being used (ACC, BATT power, ground) Basically dash cam manufacturers are not using the USB connector according to the standard we are used to (with data lines for communication) What's inside the Garmin kit turned out to be a resistor (value has also been identified by other users) that is placed in between two positions in the connector end of the kit (inside the overmold) The resistor is only found in the Garmin kit as other kits of other brands do not have it so I fully agree with you on sticking to the brand that matches the dash cam you are using. Here is the follow up video showing the inside of the kit, check out the comments section to if you want to know the value of the resistor and position kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNWZhJCJ29iUaYE.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@waldolemmer 7 ай бұрын

Please stop calling it a hardwire kid

@AlexAutoFun 7 ай бұрын

LOL!

@kasb58 11 ай бұрын

enough with the jazz hands blocking your camera DISLIKE

@AlexAutoFun 11 ай бұрын

What can I say, I like my hands LoL! Cheers kasb58!

@juicetin942 7 ай бұрын

Can I use any kit with any camera?

@AlexAutoFun 7 ай бұрын

Hi Juicetin! While I may be possible to use a different hardwire kit on a dash cam, I usually recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Cheers!

@juicetin942 7 ай бұрын

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the reply. I am using redtiger f7NP. Their hardwire kit cuts off at 11.8 volts, no option to change it, that's why don't want to use it. Can't find a compatible battery system as well.