Hey there, sorry about that. We will pass on the feedback to our video editing team!

Agreed. Also, talking about "making sure the fuse tap you are adding to the fuse tap you have chosen is less than or equal to" is wrong and makes no sense.

Having just done this installation I think the fuse tap install instructions are adequate. It really is easy to do. Find the always on and ACC (only when the key is on) fuses, either 10 or 15 amp, and install the fuse taps. You need two fuse taps that fit your car and two additional fuses that are the same size as the fuses you are tapping in to. Also, the plastic panel removal tools are essential in running the wires. I have a crew cab pickup so I ran the rear camera cable under the door sill trim which easily popped off using the trim tool. I have like a $7 set of the tools I got from Crutchfield when I replaced the truck stereo.

Thanks for pointing that out - must have been our mistake!

@@blackboxmycar May want to consider adding some overlay text to clarify, it can be confusing... you also have a mistake on your website. In one place on the website it's written that the yellow wire is connected to the constant fuse, and then another page it is reversed, the red wire is referred to as constant. On the hardwire kit HK4 it is Yellow = ACC, Red = Battery. I assume by "Battery" this red cable would go into the constant fuse?

Hi there. While grounding to the earth is a concept in electrical systems, grounding for vehicle accessories only involves connecting them to the vehicle's chassis. Grounding to the chassis is essential for proper operation and safety, and there's generally no need to create a direct connection to the earth ground when installing dash cams or similar devices in vehicles. Plenty of our other videos detail and show the grounding bolt, for example check out this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyHp8aBq5PbcZs.html

Thank you very much for the feedback :D!! Enjoy the camera, if you have any questions about it, feel free to reach out.

As long as you route the wires behind the airbags, then you shouldn't have a problem. Going low is also another way of doing it, but spacing can make it much harder for the installation down there.

Your workbench setup is definitely prettier than ours though!

@@blackboxmycar Lmao, my workbench is two $8 IKEA tables with a left over piece of particle board on top.

Yes, if you're using empty fuse slots in your 2024 Camry's fuse box, you don't need to add another fuse to the second slot in your hardwire kit connector. The "5" fuse already in the connector protects the dash cam circuit. Ensure the "5" fuse is in the slot closest to the wire on the fuse tap, furthest from the teeth of the fuse.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll mention as much in the video description

Installing on the defroster lines is generally fine if they are small, just be cautions when uninstalling, and ensure that said lines aren't blocking the camera's view. Using the static sticker that comes with VIOFO units for mounting can also help reduce risk for of damaging the defroster lines when uninstalling.

If you are testing the fuse when the vehicle is off, this is correct! Check out our guide for more info here: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/hardwiring-fusebox

Glad you liked the review! This is a concern, though a relatively small one. It really depends on the 12V socket that you are connecting to, if this socket stays on once the car is off, then the camera can fully drain the car battery, as there's nothing to tell it to stop. The large majority of 12V sockets do turn on and off with the vehicle, in which case this is not a concern.

Hello, the 15% is still valid. The hardwire kit is not included with this model, and will be an additional cost.

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I understand you don't want to get a fuse tester, but we still firmly recommend this, as if even the year of the vehicle is different, fuses can change how they function. I believe we used the cigarette socket fuse for the ACC connection with this vehicle.

Definitely hear you, installation isn't for everyone! Most reputable car alarm or repair shop should have no difficulty with installation. We of course can't speak directly for them, but $200 is generally average across the board for front + back

The fusebox will be in a similar position as the Hyundai Kona as listed here in this video!

This is not an option for this model. The front camera screen can be set to permanently display the rear camera feed if needed though.

@@blackboxmycar 😭

Dash cams realistically draw a very low draw that is beneath 5A, so a 5A fuse is usually fine. Still, this does not account for the base power going through the fuse, which can vary, and given that the amperage is already so low, the extra charge is more likely to push it over the edge.. Due to this, we do recommend wiring to 10A fuses as a minimum to be safe.

What about the 5a The kit comes with.. I'm kinda confused lol. Do I keep the 5a it come with in and still use a 10a spot? I have a 2016 honda civic ex-t if that's important.

@paulaudo This is what I'm wondering to, did you ever find the answer?

Thanks a lot!

Sorry to hear that your old system failed on you. There is not currently an OBD cable for VIOFO cameras that we can recommend. It may be best to take the vehicle to a professional for some more professional and creative wiring solutions if wiring to the fusebox is truly out of the question.

@@blackboxmycar Thank you for the reply. I drive a Pajero and very few places will touch it. I got the fuse add-ons to work by unbolting the plastic panels around it and cutting some access. But the add-a-fuse was still in a bad place and I covered them with Gorilla tape to keep them in place. Going to the OBD connector would solve a miriad of problems but... OK, so I have to unbolt a few panels again. Argh.

Give us a shout at info[at]blackboxmycar.com. We'll help you out.

No plans currently unfortunately.

Hi there. Yes, I can confirm that the A129 Plus Duo cable is reversible, however the head for the rear unit is straight while the one for the front is a right-angle, so it could make installation challenging.

@@blackboxmycar I’ve tried both ways however the rear dash cam frequently disconnects from the main cam so it doesn’t record properly

Sorry to hear that, it sounds like the issue is probably the rear cable. I recommend taking the rear cable out of your frame and trying to use it, as it's possible there is interference or the cable is being snagged in the frame of your vehicle.

Hey there, let us help explain further. With a hardwiring kit, there is 1 constant wire, 1 ACC wire and 1 ground wire. You need to connect them to 1 constant fuse slot, 1 ACC fuse slot and 1 ground bolt. You're using the circuit tester to identify which fuse is the constant and which fuse is the ACC (whether it lights up or not), corresponding with the vehicle user manual to ensure that the fuse isn't associated with anything critical, like your airbags. After you've identified which fuse slot to use, you're crimping 1 add-a-fuse to the 1 constant wire on your hardwiring kit, and 1 add-a-fuse to the 1 ACC wire (2 in total), and then take the fuse tap from the slot that you've chosen and inserting it into the add-a-fuses, along with the additional fuse taps from our BlackboxMyCar Essential Installation Kit. Hope that helps, but if you need more clarifications, please don't hesitate to contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.

This part of the video is really not helpful at all IMO, had the same questions everyone else does!

No, this vehicle is not a hybrid

Thanks for pointing that out - our mistake!