Glovebox fuse tap

darrko · 02-01-2024, 07:02 AM

Hi! I'm trying to connect an aftermarket front camera (installed on the front bumper under the reg plate) to an Android screen upgrade to enable me to park closer to the kerb safely. I have the hardware now I just need to figure out how to power the camera. The supplier has advised me to connect it to an ACC 12v power supply and from my research I find the closest option would be the fusebox in the glovebox. According to the diagram fuses #49 and #50 are "reserve". Does anyone know if these can be used for ACC 12v? If not these, which one would be safest to use for a fuse tap? The camera is not a dashcam so only needs to be powered when the ACC is on.

I've searched the forum but almost all posts are about dashcam fuse tap with a constant power supply and I'm new at this so a bit under confident. Any suggestions are welcome, thanks.

darrko · 02-01-2024, 10:03 AM

Apparently a safe option is the cigarette lighter fuse (#54) which is the second from the top, on the right. I think I will tap into that.

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