Constant 12V Wire - Page 2

Martinjlm · 05-31-2017, 01:55 PM

Here's a video I found of a Thinkware F770 install in a 2017 Camaro SS, using the trunk fusebox and an auxiliary battery. Not a Blackvue, but the installation concept is still the same. Doesn't totally work for me. Convertible means no roof liner routing. Also means getting very creative about where to place rear camera.

CME73 · 05-31-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator Brah

remember which fuse you used? Im gonna be searching for a switched 12v source later. Definitely none in the trunk box lol

There is definitely both switched and constant 12v in the trunk, I used those to power my Blackvue power magic there. At least the 2SS. I can get the fuse numbers when I get back to my car this afternoon.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-31-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Not sure I'm following this. Are you saying route the cable from the underhood fuse box through the A-Pillar trim and up to the dash cam?

No, i said for non converts in the passenger A-Pillar you have a connector with both keyed power and power always on and ground do you need more then that?

Gator Brah · 05-31-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CME73

There is definitely both switched and constant 12v in the trunk, I used those to power my Blackvue power magic there. At least the 2SS. I can get the fuse numbers when I get back to my car this afternoon.

i didnt try them all but even the ones that would logically be keyed 12v power are hot all the time in the trunk box. No one here on the forum that i've found has been able to get switched power from the trunk. Plenty of folks have stuff wired to the trunk fuses but those devices are not switching off with the car and are gonna kill their batteries. That being said i'd love to be wrong here... that trunk fuse box is the perfect location for power

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

No, i said for non converts in the passenger A-Pillar you have a connector with both keyed power and power always on and ground do you need more then that?

that sounds much easier than pulling wires through the firewall. You recall which wire was keyed by chance?

Martinjlm · 05-31-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

No, i said for non converts in the passenger A-Pillar you have a connector with both keyed power and power always on and ground do you need more then that?

Well, since I have a convertible, I guess it won't really help. Thanks for the clarification.

SuperSound · 05-31-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator Brah

i didnt try them all but even the ones that would logically be keyed 12v power are hot all the time in the trunk box. No one here on the forum that i've found has been able to get switched power from the trunk. Plenty of folks have stuff wired to the trunk fuses but those devices are not switching off with the car and are gonna kill their batteries. That being said i'd love to be wrong here... that trunk fuse box is the perfect location for power

Wireless charger fuse. Not sure the number, but it is definitely not hot unless the switch is on. I just used it this weekend for some footwell lights.

Gator Brah · 05-31-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Wireless charger fuse. Not sure the number, but it is definitely not hot unless the switch is on. I just used it this weekend for some footwell lights.

Unfortunately thats only good for the 2ss. No wireless charger on the ss and the fuse slot is dead. thanks though

SuperSound · 05-31-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator Brah

Unfortunately thats only good for the 2ss. No wireless charger on the ss and the fuse slot is dead. thanks though

What bugs me is I see some guys have fuses (that work) that would only be in a 2SS but they have a 1SS. It seems to be random though. There's a relay (K6) in my front fuse box which serves no purpose, but not all SS cars have a relay there, even in the same year/options. Almost like they switched suppliers or just didn't bother to check what was being installed on the line.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-31-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator Brah

i didnt try them all but even the ones that would logically be keyed 12v power are hot all the time in the trunk box. No one here on the forum that i've found has been able to get switched power from the trunk. Plenty of folks have stuff wired to the trunk fuses but those devices are not switching off with the car and are gonna kill their batteries. That being said i'd love to be wrong here... that trunk fuse box is the perfect location for power

that sounds much easier than pulling wires through the firewall. You recall which wire was keyed by chance?

Pin #4 VT/GY is keyed and #13 BK is ground.

Gator Brah · 05-31-2017, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

What bugs me is I see some guys have fuses (that work) that would only be in a 2SS but they have a 1SS. It seems to be random though. There's a relay (K6) in my front fuse box which serves no purpose, but not all SS cars have a relay there, even in the same year/options. Almost like they switched suppliers or just didn't bother to check what was being installed on the line.

wow that is strange. I wish that were the case with mine lol.

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Pin #4 VT/GY is keyed and #13 BK is ground.

awesome. Thanks a bunch for the info.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-31-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Well, since I have a convertible, I guess it won't really help. Thanks for the clarification.

I have not seen a convertible? if they have the over head console, think it will have the same connector.

cellsafemode · 05-31-2017, 04:42 PM

Also, something to keep in mind, you dont need to run ground to a wire (running the length of the car)... just wire it to any chassis component you can attach your camera's ground wire to. So you should only have to deal with finding the right spot for a power wire, ground is nearly everywhere.

If you can't find a nice fuse, you can always wire to the fender lights. I think those turn on with the car and stay on regardless of day/night and they're fairly easy to access.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-31-2017, 04:52 PM

If i may, remember to see how much amps are needed you dont want to pull to much or less then you need for power.

GroundhogSS · 05-31-2017, 07:00 PM

Did you have any luck with finding a place for the rear camera? I'm still looking at cameras and would like one for the rear.

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Here's a video I found of a Thinkware F770 install in a 2017 Camaro SS, using the trunk fusebox and an auxiliary battery. Not a Blackvue, but the installation concept is still the same. Doesn't totally work for me. Convertible means no roof liner routing. Also means getting very creative about where to place rear camera.

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cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	Also, something to keep in mind, you dont need to run ground to a wire (running the length of the car)... just wire it to any chassis component you can attach your camera's ground wire to. So you should only have to deal with finding the right spot for a power wire, ground is nearly everywhere. If you can't find a nice fuse, you can always wire to the fender lights. I think those turn on with the car and stay on regardless of day/night and they're fairly easy to access.

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2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	If i may, remember to see how much amps are needed you dont want to pull to much or less then you need for power.

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