Help: hotwire dashcam, only able to find constant power

taigga · 11-15-2019, 12:26 AM

Hi all
I tried to to hotwire my dash cam to the fuse box inside the glovebox,
I only want the dash cam to be on when the ignition is on, and i searched the forum, apparently the fuse diagram varies from model to model.

I figured the easiest way is to just do it and hope I'll eventually find the right fuse.
So far i have tried fuse #9, 19, 27, 38, 40, 48, 63... and they all appeared to be constant as the dash cam was able to power on with ignition off

I find it very odd.
Does anyone know what i'm doing wrong?

Thanks in advance.
My fuse diagram is attached below

DRLane · 11-15-2019, 12:33 AM

I use number 06 - powering both a dash cam and Solo DL. Power on at ignition and off when I pull the key.

streetpro · 11-29-2019, 01:56 AM

I have just connect it in parallel to the cigarette lighter and it works as demanded...

11-15-2019, 12:26 AM	#1
taigga New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 6MT AP+FR Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Help: hotwire dashcam, only able to find constant power Hi all I tried to to hotwire my dash cam to the fuse box inside the glovebox, I only want the dash cam to be on when the ignition is on, and i searched the forum, apparently the fuse diagram varies from model to model. I figured the easiest way is to just do it and hope I'll eventually find the right fuse. So far i have tried fuse #9, 19, 27, 38, 40, 48, 63... and they all appeared to be constant as the dash cam was able to power on with ignition off I find it very odd. Does anyone know what i'm doing wrong? Thanks in advance. My fuse diagram is attached below Attached Images __________________ 2008 BMW E92 M3 6MT 1999 MX-5 Miata 5MT 1995 Toyota Supra 6MT
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11-15-2019, 12:33 AM	#2
DRLane Brigadier General 3989 Rep 3,408 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 m3 [6.63]	I use number 06 - powering both a dash cam and Solo DL. Power on at ignition and off when I pull the key. __________________ Not a Doctor, those are just my initials.
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11-29-2019, 01:56 AM	#3
streetpro Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 236 Posts Drives: e92 335iA Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prague iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Bmw e92 335iA [0.00]	I have just connect it in parallel to the cigarette lighter and it works as demanded... __________________ "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti
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