Complete Add-a-Fuse Kit & Battery Pack Installation Guide For Dash Cams | BlackboxMyCar

Published 2024-01-13
Note at Timestamp 4:22: when discussing empty fuse slots, please plug the new fuse as shown in the video, into slot 2, closest to the teeth of the fuse tap. The audio states fuse slot 1, but it should be fuse slot 2 as shown.

If you've seen any of our installations, you've likely heard us discuss the importance of setting up an add-a-fuse for safe dash cam hardwiring. Today's video aims to provide a concise guide on using these tools, and later, we'll cover installing a battery pack, a bit different from the usual hardwiring.

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00:00 Introduction
00:37 What is an Add-a-Fuse Kit?
01:42 4 Variations of the Add-a-Fuse
02:02 What Fuse Type to Use
05:18 How to Install an Add-a-Fuse Kit
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All Comments (12)
  • @nobaiat5621
    Great video. Thanks! just a stupid question.. do I still need to connect the black (-) wire? I am installing a steering wheel heater to my vehicle. Appreciate!
  • @MrDalon37
    Hello and great tutorial! - at marker 8:15 when installing the fuse tap into the fuse slot, does it matter which way the fuse is oriented? I’ve seen on other tutorials when inserting the fuse tap it was oriented to the fuse leg that has the power or does it not matter?? Thanks in advance 🙏🏽🙏
  • @qsdfcvgyjmkl
    My Mazda 3's interior fuse box doesn't have any ACC ports. All ports are constant. Do you recommend hardwiring through the engine fuse box instead?
  • @wyattcraven7476
    Just tried wiring some LED hood lights to my Ford Maverick hybrid. I used the fuse for the auto dimming mirror (which the xlt doesn’t have). My battery was almost drained within an hour. Could putting the existing fuse in the wrong position cause this? The LEDs didn’t stay on when the vehicle was shut off.
  • Does the Powercell 8 battery provide alternator current directly to the dashcam while the Powercell is charging (car is running) or does the Powercell 8 both charge up AND supply it's battery power to the dashcam? In other words, Does the Dashcam always get power directly from the Powercell Lithium Iron Phosphate cells when the car is running and in parking mode?
  • @user-kp7fj1ig6z
    @4:22 I don't think the slot closest to the prongs is correct. If you check the continuity between the pigtail and either prong, they won't be connected if you only put a fuse in the slot closest to the prongs. You're also completing a circuit in the car that wasn't previously connected. It should be the slot furthest from the prongs. That way it keeps the existing circuit disconnected and the pigtail connected.
  • @user-vb2xc6oq4k
    Hi the camara i got got the Buke cable line the red small fuses the black round i stil buy thad cable tu for put other fuses to people tell me need take out the fuse the fuse car put the line cable with the fuse the place i got the fuse i take outdont know can do it like the can you ket me know whatt fuse i need to uses camara stay on 24/7 sensor got impact o got sonthing oroun the car camara got off oway thank you
  • @DurdenTyler21
    I couldn’t get the fuse tester to work. Maybe I don’t have a decent ground connection?
  • @glennclark762
    I thought you had to fix these fuse devices the correct way around as well