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03-10-2020, 07:47 PM | #1 |
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What ACC Fuse to connect to in trunk? Dash Cam parking mode install
I'm installing a Viofo A129 duo (2 channel, front and rear) in my 2013 f10 M5 and would like to get Parking Mode working.
I've got the power wire connected straight to the battery and the ground wire connected to the frame. I've researched like crazy which ACC fuse to connect to, but there are tons of info out there but none specific to the f10 M5. I'm hoping this community could give me a definitive answer, and maybe help out someone in the future who is doing a similar install and stumbles upon this thread. So in a 2013 f10 M5, which ACC fuse do you all recommend connecting to in the trunk? I was thinking of connecting to one of the radio fuses, which if i'm reading the diagram correctly would be #105, 118, 119, 120 or 200. Also, am I fine to wire straight to the battery/ground/acc? I'm using the Viofo hardwiring kit (20 awg). Thanks! |
03-12-2020, 06:23 AM | #2 |
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Does your hardwiring kit shut off after the car battery hits a certain voltage? That should protect it from killing your battery but still is putting wear and tear on your car battery. I highly recommend a separate battery like the Blackvue or Cell link versions. These batteries only connect to ACC and ground, they are charged when your car is on and power the dash cam for parking mode when it's off. You never are running off the car's battery, saving the wear and tear.
As far as which ACC fuse to use in the trunk, I used #147 (cig lighter I believe, got the recommendation from an install video). Here is a video that might be helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-o4s7dDLac |
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09-20-2020, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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Looking to install the same dash cam and have the same question as the OP. Which accessory fuse in the glove box have people used to hardwire their dash cam?
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10-21-2020, 12:22 AM | #6 |
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Update: I installed my Viofo A129 two camera setup. Connected the positive cable directly to the battery and for ACC/switched power used fuse #147 in the trunk. Next day I got the "increased battery drain while stopped" message on the idrive. I do have parking mode enabled. From whatever I have researched, my understanding is there is no way to "fix" the increased battery drain error message other than buy a separate battery pack for the dash cam. The Viofo hardwire kit does have a voltage regulator which I set at 12V (which means it would cut power to the dash cam if the battery voltage went lower), however I still got the drain message on the i-drive.
I guess my only options are to either buy a battery pack or disable parking mode all together. |
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