[maverickmano]

Folks,

Please take a look at this interesting gadget which could be an easy alternative to hard wiring from fuse box. There are variations of this device with just ON/OFF switch, different connector types etc.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/REARMASTER-Un...=OBD2+acc+mode

I have pasted details in dashcam thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...ml#post4347277

[samaspire]

Originally Posted by maverickmano

Folks,

Please take a look at this interesting gadget which could be an easy alternative to hard wiring from fuse box. There are variations of this device with just ON/OFF switch, different connector types etc.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/REARMASTER-Un...=OBD2+acc+mode

I have pasted details in dashcam thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...ml#post4347277

Thanks for this.
It's also available on AliExpress for prices starting from just under Rs.300/-

http://s.aliexpress.com/FjmeAriI?fromSns

Just search for "obd power cable"

[maverickmano]

Originally Posted by samaspire

http://s.aliexpress.com/FjmeAriI?fromSns

Be informed that device at above link will supply continuous power even after car is switched off. It will shut off when car battery reaches 11.6V, other than that there is no control on it.

Please look at one below which comes with a switch but every time you should remember to switch it on or off. Because of this I chose the one with ACC mode.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OBDI...ceBeautifyAB=1

[csateesh]

Originally Posted by paragsachania

That's a clean DIY Arun .


For the Ertiga too I thought of hardwiring but then I got a neat location to add another 12V socket that almost looked OE where I have plugged the Dashcam's charger almost permanently while I use the other 2 sockets for charging multiple devices on the go.

It would be wonderful if you can pls. post a pic of the Dashcam charger if you don't mind. Am planning to setup a cam

Regards

[riteshritesh]

Excuse my questions below as I am a Non-engineer

I have finally gathered myself and will do the DIY installations of Viofo's on 2 of my Honda's.

I have yet to buy a Tester.

Question no. 1: Is the tester universal to check for a 12V Car current and 240 V house current?


I have used the OP's picture to ask a few more questions.

No.2 in the picture where the hardwire kit's wire will enter the fusetap, I am planning to use a clamp to press the metal joiner, rather than purchase a Crimper/Press. Is it sufficient that the ends of both wires touch each other internally? The part below the heat shrink tubing ( shown in blue) is metal anyways, which I suppose will also act as a conductor.

No. 1 is where I put in the additionally purchased fuse. Before buying a fuse a few more questions.

I am going to use a 5 A socket on the fuse box. Should the additional fuse I purchase, be of 5A rating or more or less? Do these fuses too have a + & - side or are they multi-directional and can be inserted anyways?

Second question, one side of the socket will have continuous power while the other side doesn't, is that right? If yes, in which direction is the fuse tap inserted? How is that determined?

[swissknife]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

Excuse my questions below as I am a Non-engineer

I have finally gathered myself and will do the DIY installations of Viofo's on 2 of my Honda's.

I have yet to buy a Tester.

Question no. 1: Is the tester universal to check for a 12V Car current and 240 V house current?


I have used the OP's picture to ask a few more questions.

No.2 in the picture where the hardwire kit's wire will enter the fusetap, I am planning to use a clamp to press the metal joiner, rather than purchase a Crimper/Press. Is it sufficient that the ends of both wires touch each other internally? The part below the heat shrink tubing ( shown in blue) is metal anyways, which I suppose will also act as a conductor.

A domestic "tester" would not suffice. You would need a multimeter.

Never have wires loosely connected. Ensure that they are properly crimped and insulated. You risk massive electrical issues if not done properly.

Given the questions that you have asked, I would suggest that you get this done by a professional.

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by swissknife

Given the questions that you have asked, I would suggest that you get this done by a professional.

When a DIY is undertaken, it is done considering the risks.

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

When a DIY is undertaken, it is done considering the risks

What if an improperly done DIY leads to the car catching fire with one or more people in it? Depending on where and how it occurs, vehicles can catch fire within minutes or even seconds giving precious little time for panicking occupants to make an exit.

Electrical wiring should not be done without prior knowledge, skills and tools. Please don't take a risk. Is there something that stops you from taking the car(s) to a skilled auto electrician?

[riteshritesh]

To re-iterate my post, I had a few questions. I would be glad if someone answers them directly. I am aware of the 'what-ifs' and I am mentally sound and literate to take those precautions. If I was of the type to get it done from an 'installer', I wouldn't have posted here and wasted everyone's time, no?
Sorry, if my answers have been curt, but the replies till now are absolutely not helpful in any way and sound discouraging in a post titled ' DIY: Hardwiring your dashcam' .

[swissknife]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

To re-iterate my post, I had a few questions. I would be glad if someone answers them directly. I am aware of the 'what-ifs' and I am mentally sound and literate to take those precautions. If I was of the type to get it done from an 'installer', I wouldn't have posted here and wasted everyone's time, no?
Sorry, if my answers have been curt, but the replies till now are absolutely not helpful in any way and sound discouraging in a post titled ' DIY: Hardwiring your dashcam' .

I am not sure where my 2 responses were not helpful. Let me reword them.

1. You need a multimeter and not a tester
2. You need to crimp/fix firmly with a bolt/nut, screw etc and not just make a superficial contact.

My third statement was a word of caution, with a emoticon that I am stupid to say that in this forum.

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

Sorry, if my answers have been curt, but the replies till now are absolutely not helpful in any way and sound discouraging in a post titled ' DIY: Hardwiring your dashcam' .

Being equally curt let me tell you that it not discouragement but cautionary advice because an improperly done installation can be dangerous to life and property. But you don't seem to get it.

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by swissknife

1. You need a multimeter and not a tester
2. You need to crimp/fix firmly with a bolt/nut, screw etc and not just make a superficial contact.

.

I need to check if the current is flowing or not, and not measure the current flowing, hence the requirement of a tester and hence my question if a domestic tester and car current tester are the same.

If you have seen the hardwire kit, it is pretty much like a lego fit. All I need to do is insert the open wire in the fuse tap, press the rounded metal clamp, which is already covered with a heatshrink sleeve ( that I will shrink with a heat gun that I posses) and I am good to go. There is no twisting of wire, nutting/bolting or insulating required. It is all pre-installed.

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by R2D2

Being equally curt let me tell you that it not discouragement but cautionary advice because an improperly done installation can be dangerous to life and property. But you don't seem to get it.

Apologies, my friend, for talking you off and not understanding your concerns. I thought over it and realised that as you aren't aware of my skill sets , it was a 'but natural' response and I was only looking at finding "my" answers

Now to answer your question regarding 'why not from an installer', Arunphilip's post itself answer those question.


Post #1

Time taken: 30-60 minutes
DIY experience level: Beginner

Post # 6

I am not a hands-on guy, but with the right tools and knowledge found this to be a cakewalk. Hence I'm paying it forward with this thread.

There is an advantage, and a risk, to performing this (or any other) DIY:

• The advantage: you will feel proud about a job well done, to your satisfaction and exacting standards
• The risk: you will never trust any shop/mechanic to do as passionate a job as yourself in future - be it for fixing ICE, or anything else. But therein lies the opportunity for future DIYs

[PreethamB]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

I need to check if the current is flowing or not, and not measure the current flowing, hence the requirement of a tester and hence my question if a domestic tester and car current tester are the same.

They are not the same. Otherwise the kind gentleman, who reiterated that you need a multi-meter not a tester, wouldn't have done so despite your endearing humility in requesting for help. A domestic tester is designed to work in an AC circuit, while your car runs a DC circuit.

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by PreethamB

They are not the same. A domestic tester is designed to work in an AC circuit, while your car runs a DC circuit.

Ahem..getting back at my humility .

Arunphilip hasn't used a multimeter in his post, so I knew that wasn't the correct answer. And to use a multimeter, one needs to know how to use one, which I currently don't know.
And my bad in not reading the original post correctly. He does mention an automotive tester ( Draper) with crocodile clips, so once again sorry for wasting time and flaring tempers here.