Dash Cam hardwire
#11
Senior Member
I ran my wire down the right side A pillar to the fuse panel in the passenger foot well. I then used an ATR Micro2 add-a-fuse in #36 which is switched with the ignition. To the right of the panel is a convenient stud & nut to use for ground.
Pictures & link to add a fuse & dual USB power supply....
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/power...9/#post5721279
Pictures & link to add a fuse & dual USB power supply....
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/power...9/#post5721279
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#12
Senior Member
I installed the Blackvue DR750S-CH last weekend to my fuse box using add a circuit/ add a fuses. I used the thread below with help wiring. Love the clean look.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/dashc...388013/index2/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/speci...stions-327161/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/dashc...388013/index2/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/speci...stions-327161/
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GRNENVY (05-18-2018)
#13
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I ran my wire down the right side A pillar to the fuse panel in the passenger foot well. I then used an ATR Micro2 add-a-fuse in #36 which is switched with the ignition. To the right of the panel is a convenient stud & nut to use for ground.
Pictures & link to add a fuse & dual USB power supply....
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/power...9/#post5721279
Pictures & link to add a fuse & dual USB power supply....
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/power...9/#post5721279
#14
Senior Member
That's a great way to do it as well, and smart really. I almost went that route, but wanted a short power cord and mostly didn't want to mess with the pillar and headliner. The window switch is fused as well, but certainly not a completely separate circuit like adding one in the fuse block is.
Anyway, here is where I tapped into the overhead console. There is a hot wire, and ground right there. I'm pretty certain the hot wire was the closest one to the windshield. A simple test light is all I needed. I soldered the connections without cutting, then used liquid wire shielding, then later on added the electrical tape which I didn't need to but just did. I hid all the extra wiring and USB port up under the console. All of which I can access through the sunglasses storage door if I want, without removing the console. Works great.
https://i.imgur.com/U1JsNzJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vB4pSIY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OUCw6yh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ayuT6pg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tBAn3RE.jpg
Anyway, here is where I tapped into the overhead console. There is a hot wire, and ground right there. I'm pretty certain the hot wire was the closest one to the windshield. A simple test light is all I needed. I soldered the connections without cutting, then used liquid wire shielding, then later on added the electrical tape which I didn't need to but just did. I hid all the extra wiring and USB port up under the console. All of which I can access through the sunglasses storage door if I want, without removing the console. Works great.
https://i.imgur.com/U1JsNzJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vB4pSIY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OUCw6yh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ayuT6pg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tBAn3RE.jpg
#15
Hold my beer
I also hardwired my Viofo dash cam. I used this kit: , but I had to pick up a different add-a-fuse from O'Reilly. I ran it down my passenger A-pillar and tapped into the fuse box on the passenger side. No issues, blown fuses, etc. I originally had it wired into my usb port, but I got sick of seeing the wire and not being able to close the access door on my center console. No regrets.
#16
Senior Member
I am about to hardwire my 2-channel BlackVue with PowerMagic module to 2017 Lariat so I am looking for the suitable fuses. I need two: one always-on and one that for the circuit that is powered with the ignition. In the cabin fuse box, of course. I see some previous posters mentioned #36. When I look at the description, it seems like it powers already quite a few important modules, although none of them is critical for driving. I would like, if possible, to find the ones that would not affect anything mission-critical I was thinking initially about #16 (tailgate release) as one of the candidates...
There seems to be a number of unused fuses, 5-9, 20, 28-30. I am going to check them all to see if any of them are, in fact, powered.
If anyone hardwired PowerMagic or a similar box to a recent F-150, could you please post the fuse numbers you used? Thanks!
There seems to be a number of unused fuses, 5-9, 20, 28-30. I am going to check them all to see if any of them are, in fact, powered.
If anyone hardwired PowerMagic or a similar box to a recent F-150, could you please post the fuse numbers you used? Thanks!
#17
Blunt
I am about to hardwire my 2-channel BlackVue with PowerMagic module to 2017 Lariat so I am looking for the suitable fuses. I need two: one always-on and one that for the circuit that is powered with the ignition. In the cabin fuse box, of course. I see some previous posters mentioned #36. When I look at the description, it seems like it powers already quite a few important modules, although none of them is critical for driving. I would like, if possible, to find the ones that would not affect anything mission-critical I was thinking initially about #16 (tailgate release) as one of the candidates...
There seems to be a number of unused fuses, 5-9, 20, 28-30. I am going to check them all to see if any of them are, in fact, powered.
If anyone hardwired PowerMagic or a similar box to a recent F-150, could you please post the fuse numbers you used? Thanks!
There seems to be a number of unused fuses, 5-9, 20, 28-30. I am going to check them all to see if any of them are, in fact, powered.
If anyone hardwired PowerMagic or a similar box to a recent F-150, could you please post the fuse numbers you used? Thanks!
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GRNENVY (06-06-2018)
#18
I installed the Blackvue DR750S-CH last weekend to my fuse box using add a circuit/ add a fuses. I used the thread below with help wiring. Love the clean look.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/dashc...388013/index2/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/speci...stions-327161/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/dashc...388013/index2/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/speci...stions-327161/
#19
I just added a Thinkware F800 Pro front and rear camera to my 2018 Platinum but cameras are run from a Cellink Battery NEO instead of direct. I hard wired it to the fuse panel in the passenger foot well with a add a fuse to # 37 which is a spare 20 amp.
#20
For anyone who has run, or is considering running down the pillar, please be aware that there is an airbag in there. Though I am not sure it would be matter, I would think it would be best practice not to cross over the airbag.