[finalfantasyfan]

Originally Posted by JSY

I looked and noticed that the fuses that are used for the lighter sockets are the regular sized ones, and not the mini ones like they did in the Gen 2... So this means I will have to modify my fuse tap. I see that F46 and F47 which are the two I would like to tap into are not in view in your picture and looks to be recessed in behind the panel the way the fuse box is laid out. Did you notice if it would be a struggle to reach those fuses that are not visible in your picture? F46 and F47 would be to the right of the green ones that are further away (lower) in your pic.

Which one is the lighter sockets? I want to find one that has power only when the ignition is on.

[sor]

Originally Posted by finalfantasyfan

Which one is the lighter sockets? I want to find one that has power only when the ignition is on.

We believe they are F46,47 according to the layout. Not sure if they turn off immediately after the ignition is shut down, I've found that the other accessory fuses tend to remain on for a few minutes after the car is shut down. I guess it is easy to test the lighters for this though.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by sor

We believe they are F46,47 according to the layout. Not sure if they turn off immediately after the ignition is shut down, I've found that the other accessory fuses tend to remain on for a few minutes after the car is shut down. I guess it is easy to test the lighters for this though.

Yes, and I have tested both lighters in the front and the rear passengers and they act like they did in the F25 - they turn on immediately when anything is activated in the car and they turn off about 7 or 8 minutes after the car is turned off.

[finalfantasyfan]

Originally Posted by sor

Yeah, here's the diagram. Looks like F46 and F47 are good candidates as I believe that symbol indicates the lighter outlet. I guess those outlets aren't necessarily switched, but there are enough fuses there that something has to be viable.

Note that during my sub install I found that most of the switched outlets don't actually turn off immediately. It takes several minutes.

Here is another close up picture I took when I installed my dash cam. Just to shows all the empty slot. I used F27 because I want to get constant power for Parking mode.

[voyagergab]

Interesting. The fuse tap I bought says that the fuse we tap into should not exceed 10 amps. And 46 and 47 are 20 amp fuses.
How did you guys do it?

[sor]

Originally Posted by voyagergab

Interesting. The fuse tap I bought says that the fuse we tap into should not exceed 10 amps. And 46 and 47 are 20 amp fuses.
How did you guys do it?

Just ensure your tap has its own fuse rated to what your device requires (if it doesn't have its own fuse) and that the gauge of the wire up to this fuse can handle 20A. At just a few inches you can go down to a 16 gauge stranded wire and be fine.

I imagine if your tap is rated at 10A there is no inline fuse and it expects you to rely on the fuse you are tapping to protect your tapped circuit.

There are all sorts of tap kits out there, first one I looked at on Amazon just now was a 20A tap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011I9QZX2

[voyagergab]

Originally Posted by sor

Just ensure your tap has its own fuse rated to what your device requires (if it doesn't have its own fuse) and that the gauge of the wire up to this fuse can handle 20A. At just a few inches you can go down to a 16 gauge stranded wire and be fine.

I imagine if your tap is rated at 10A there is no inline fuse and it expects you to rely on the fuse you are tapping to protect your tapped circuit.

There are all sorts of tap kits out there, first one I looked at on Amazon just now was a 20A tap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011I9QZX2

Hi sor

This is what I got

https://m.canadiantire.ca/products/p...tedSku=0201594

[sor]

Originally Posted by voyagergab

Hi sor

This is what I got

https://m.canadiantire.ca/products/p...tedSku=0201594

Looks like the limit might just be a function of which fuses they supplied in the kit. They go up to red (10A). The fuse holder itself has its own rating. If it is an FHA2 per the chart it should be usable with up to a 30A fuse. If you want to be sure you can look for the parts matching the sheet.

Open the large format images here and have a look. The second image with the chart may be on the back of your product as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002BGELQ

[voyagergab]

This it what it says on mine

[sor]

Originally Posted by voyagergab

This it what it says on mine

Does your fuse holder say FHA2 on it, or is it marked with a model found on the littelfuse info sheet I linked to? If you can verify it is an FHA2 then it should be good for 30A. Otherwise maybe go try to find an FHA2 or equivalent tap by itself rather than in a kit if you want to be safe.

[sor]

Actually, sorry, the FHAs are inline. I don't actually see any rating on that sheet for your model. If you can't match it to anything best just pick up a new tap that is rated to 20A.

[voyagergab]

Originally Posted by sor

Actually, sorry, the FHAs are inline. I don't actually see any rating on that sheet for your model. If you can't match it to anything best just pick up a new tap that is rated to 20A.

Yeah your probably right.
Will try to find one locally that is more heavy duty.

[voyagergab]

Originally Posted by sor

Actually, sorry, the FHAs are inline. I don't actually see any rating on that sheet for your model. If you can't match it to anything best just pick up a new tap that is rated to 20A.

Thanks very much for your help!

[voyagergab]

Ended up picking up a different fuse tap that I crimped on a female spade connector so I can disconnect from the stock escort hardwire cable which comes with a spade connector.

Used fuse 47 spot which I was missing as I don't have the rear lighter socket.
It turns off after about 6 min after locking the car.

[voyagergab]

Thanks again sor for figuring all this out for me.

[MMW_MMW]

Can someone tell me where is the ground bolt? Trying to hardwire the dam cash to the fuse box but can’t locate the ground bolt.

[sor]

Originally Posted by MMW_MMW

Can someone tell me where is the ground bolt? Trying to hardwire the dam cash to the fuse box but canÂ’t locate the ground bolt.

There is a primary ground bolt to the right of the battery in the rear. I'm not sure where people are generally grounding in the front but any chassis connection should do.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by sor

There is a primary ground bolt to the right of the battery in the rear. I'm not sure where people are generally grounding in the front but any chassis connection should do.

I actually just alligator clip it to the chassis near the fuse box. I know it doesn't sound secure, but it actually is quite secure and has never come off in my F25 and so far not with my G01, even with all the jostling I experience on these roads.

[schmitzna]

Thanks for all the posts -- just installed the Blacksys CH-200 and a Cellink B battery. Other than the Koreans changing the definition of the yellow and red wires between the battery and the dash cam the install went without a hitch.

[jyin2826]

I read all the posts here, just wanna confirm that F46/47 (cig socket) for ACC wire connection (power cut off after the Engine is switched off for 6 mins) and what about the constant power? which fuse number did you use?

Since I am in Aus, the panel where the front bonnet latch is attached with is blocking the access to fuse F46/47, I imagine you may not have the same problem if your bimmer is US stock. Any hint on removing the panel?

Thanks

[strike4A]

Originally Posted by jyin2826

I read all the posts here, just wanna confirm that F46/47 (cig socket) for ACC wire connection (power cut off after the Engine is switched off for 6 mins) and what about the constant power? which fuse number did you use?

Since I am in Aus, the panel where the front bonnet latch is attached with is blocking the access to fuse F46/47, I imagine you may not have the same problem if your bimmer is US stock. Any hint on removing the panel?

Thanks

F46 is front cigarette socket, F47 is rear cigarette socket.

Located in front right distribution block:

[jyin2826]

Originally Posted by strike4A

F46 is front cigarette socket, F47 is rear cigarette socket.

Located in front right distribution block:

Cheers, what about the all time on fuse, which one did you use?

thanks