[M777KES]

I’m trying to find a mini fuse in the fuse box behind the glovebox to piggyback my dash-cam to.

I found another post on here were the cam was to stay on after the car was parked. I’m wanting a mini fuse that goes dead after the car is locked (or a few minutes later).

Referring to the ‘blue’ fuses in the diagram on page 285 of the driver manual (the only ones with descriptions) I’ve tried:
F7 - air-con
F8 - Lights, rain/light sensor
F10 - Infotainment control panel
F16 - telephone

The obvious choice is the cigarette lighter fuse but this is the larger ATO fuse.

Before I order an ATO piggyback cable.
Is there a mini-fuse that goes dead after the car is left?

 

[Scrooge]

Sounds like a job for a 12v smart Wi-Fi switch. Once setup on a count down timer the WiFi would no longer be required. This would need to be on a permanent live feed. Worth checking out current draw to see if viable? Cheers

 

[M777KES]

Thanks for your suggestion Scrooge but all I want is a mini fuse to take a power feed from while the car is unlocked, ingnition on etc. As long as it’s on whilst driving and off when the car isn’t in use.
I don’t think it needs the addition of a smart switch into the mix.

I’ve since tried fuses F5 and F6 (no labels in manual) and the cam is still recording more than 15 minutes after locking the car.

what fuses have other owners used? Mini or standard sizes?

 

[Scrooge]

Ah right, I just piggy-backed onto the fuse for 12v accessory socket on my car for the dashcam.

 

[Carty]

This any good @M777KES KES .

Installing a Dash Cam

If you guys want to install a dash cam with constant power supply and hidden wires, you can either get it supplied and fitted, buy one and have it fitted or buy one and install it yourself. I went to a local car audio specialist and saw a Thinkware front and rear cam which was £250, not bad i...

www.speakev.com

 

[M777KES]

Thanks Carty
I’ve concluded I need to set a standard ATO fuse piggyback for the cigarette lighter fuse.

when it arrives I’ll report back if it was successful as well as post some pics of cable routing

 

[Carty]

Thanks Carty
I’ve concluded I need to set a standard ATO fuse piggyback for the cigarette lighter fuse.

when it arrives I’ll report back if it was successful as well as post some pics of cable routing

Your very welcome !.
Good luck with your install.

 

[M777KES]

Standard size ATO piggyback fuse in the Cigarette Lighter (F40) position did the job.

To route the cable up to the screen, I removed the side panel from the dash (holding the air-bag switch) using a plastic panel-tool - looks like a mini-crowbar. I temporarily disconnected the switch so the panel wasn’t dangling by the wire. Plug and socket circled yellow in photo.

I then pulled out the top of the thin panel between the dash and the door seal. I accidentally snapped the clip but the adjacent panels hold it in when everything is replaced. See orange arrow on photo.
I ran the cable between the door seal and the panels then between the join near the roof lining towards the windscreen. At the screen I pushed the cable behind the roof lining with a plastic panel-tool.