3 hours ago, albertz10 said:

I've tried for the life of me to hard wire this.....no chance. I followed the video, fuse 34 did not help my cause...so it's back to cigarette lighter socket and remember to unplug the cam every night.

 

Are you using a piggyback fuse holder with two fuses?

 

Fuse position #34 should definitely work if you've hardwired it as per the guide.

1 hour ago, silver1011 said:

 

Are you using a piggyback fuse holder with two fuses?

 

Fuse position #34 should definitely work if you've hardwired it as per the guide.

Yes I am indeed

Have you been able to check the output of fuse #34 to ensure it is a switched live? The dash cam guide has been used by many members who've had success with either fuse #34 or the 15A rear wiper fuse (on vehicles with electrically operated front seats).

5 minutes ago, silver1011 said:

Have you been able to check the output of fuse #34 to ensure it is a switched live? The dash cam guide has been used by many members who've had success with either fuse #34 or the 15A rear wiper fuse (on vehicles with electrically operated front seats).

 

I dont have a tester.....what way to test would you suggest please without having a circuit tester

With the ignition off I simply moved the piggyback fuse holder to various locations until the dash cam wouldn't power up. Once I'd found one (that the piggyback fuse holder would fit into without fouling other fuses) I'd then turn on the ignition to see if the dash cam powered up. Fuse #34 worked for me.

10 minutes ago, silver1011 said:

With the ignition off I simply moved the piggyback fuse holder to various locations until the dash cam wouldn't power up. Once I'd found one (that the piggyback fuse holder would fit into without fouling other fuses) I'd then turn on the ignition to see if the dash cam powered up. Fuse #34 worked for me.

ok cheers for that, will have a go tomorrow

18 hours ago, olderman1 said:

 

I don't know how, but it does work. I have one.

Gosh, you’re right.  I’ve now found several types available.  My apologies!