12v ignition switched via mini fuse

[dmz]

Hi everyone,

I reckon this has been done to death but just want to check something.

Been poking around with the multimeter and have found unpopulated mini fuses 14 (cornering lights?) and 15 (navigation) seem to be ignition switched.

This is to run 2 dash cams (front & rear) so nothing too heavy on load.

Would there be any issues with running a constant load off of one of these fuses vs a full size one?

Got a mini fuse breakout lead so no extra hacking in required.

Thanks again!

[jonro2009]

Hi, I'm running a dash cam off a mini blade piggy back fuse. Think its the 2nd or 3rd one in on the bottom from the right. I've had no issues at all.

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[dmz]

Cheers! Was wondering if there would be load issues since the constant load fuses were bigger, but I won't be drawing much tbh.

I'll be getting that wired in then when I get 20 mins.

[dmz]

Interesting update, bridging the what would be 12v navigation fuse to standard 12v accessory socket fuse caused instrument cluster to flash 'immobiliser active' and flash glow plug lamp.

Car started after removing mod, so let's see how it is in the morning.... Odd...

[jonro2009]

Which fuse position is that? Mine is definitely in the second from the right at the bottom of the mini blades with no errors.

Strange behaviour....

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[dmz]

According to the panel fuse 15 patched was patched to fuse 47. Soon as it was bridged heard the relays triggering under the dash.

I'll try just a straight 12v wire from 15 tonight, see if it does the same without trying to patch it into the regular 12v socket circuit. Had a mild moment of panic when I saw those words lol [emoji28]

[Jabozuma]

Last thing I'd want to do is to fry something by poking around and connecting stuff in trial and error fashion - cudos for bravery!