[EB89]

I just plugged into 8 and 83

Getting no power with ignition off

[FHE92]

Originally Posted by EB89

I just plugged into 8 and 83

Getting no power with ignition off

I had a N54 so maybe it's not fuse 83 for a N55 car?

Turn car off and sit in it for about half an hour then using a multimeter check which fuses remain active.

[JonoH]

Originally Posted by EB89

I just plugged into 8 and 83

Getting no power with ignition off

EB89, how'd you go with the fuses in the end, any luck? My kit arrived today, planning on install for the weekend however not looking forward to no power and battery warnings!
Jono

[EB89]

Originally Posted by JonoH

EB89, how'd you go with the fuses in the end, any luck? My kit arrived today, planning on install for the weekend however not looking forward to no power and battery warnings!
Jono

Hey Mate,

I got it working, my issue was I had the fuse in the wrong slot on the fuse tap adaptor.

It has two slots, one is for the fuse thats already in the car, and the other is for what you connect to the wire that comes off it eg the camera



The above fuse locations work fine.

[JonoH]

Originally Posted by EB89

Hey Mate,

I got it working, my issue was I had the fuse in the wrong slot on the fuse tap adaptor.

It has two slots, one is for the fuse thats already in the car, and the other is for what you connect to the wire that comes off it eg the camera



The above fuse locations work fine.

Thanks mate - all wired in to the cigarette lighter for now.
I've got all the fuse taps and power magic pro unit wired up, ready to go. Seem to have some phobia of just plugging it in to the fuses in fear something will go wrong or fry something! I'll bite the bullet tonight and install.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by JonoH

Thanks mate - all wired in to the cigarette lighter for now.
I've got all the fuse taps and power magic pro unit wired up, ready to go. Seem to have some phobia of just plugging it in to the fuses in fear something will go wrong or fry something! I'll bite the bullet tonight and install.

Thats what fuses are for

I went to an electronics store and they recommended using 2AMP fuses for both fuse taps, and obviously pull the factor fuse out of its spot and plug it into the fuse tap.

[JonoH]

Originally Posted by EB89

Thats what fuses are for

I went to an electronics store and they recommended using 2AMP fuses for both fuse taps, and obviously pull the factor fuse out of its spot and plug it into the fuse tap.

No dice! No power with ignition on or off. Think it's the way I'm connecting to Fuse 83. Perhaps the add-a-fuse isn't required?

Images below. Note larger add-a-fuse, no fuse in first position only second in the fuse adapter - however no existing fuse in position 83 hence this method...

Advice...welcome!!!

[J. Dub]

Where are you guys grounding the ground wire?

[Heylel]

Originally Posted by J. Dub

Where are you guys grounding the ground wire?

See post #30 earlier in the thread. plasmo has a picture of it in his post.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=30

[derek7467]

What add a circuit did you use? The one I ordered says to only go up to 10amp fuses and the cig lighter fuse is 20. I assume you guys are using a 20 amp add a circuit kit?

Does anyone know how to decode which fuses are power on ignition only versus constant on?

[wknddrivr]

Originally Posted by derek7467

What add a circuit did you use? The one I ordered says to only go up to 10amp fuses and the cig lighter fuse is 20. I assume you guys are using a 20 amp add a circuit kit?

Does anyone know how to decode which fuses are power on ignition only versus constant on?

+1 same issue

[bomiheko]

Originally Posted by plasmo

Well, I installed the Power Magic Pro to my DR650GW-2CH today on my 2010 328xi xDrive, and it works fine.
I tested it for about 30 minutes, and later after starting the engine, I got an "increased battery discharge" warning. Does this mean it's time to replace my battery?

I have the same setup and mine does the same too at times. I admit that I don't drive the car much and for short trips, 10-20 mins a day drive. But it completely drains the battery after 2-3 days. I have to always keep a battery jumpstart kit in the car to avoid it. Any advice? I don't think it's any other device if I turn off the cam, my car can go weeks without starting up and it'll still start up fine.

[FireBlaze]

Originally Posted by bomiheko

I have the same setup and mine does the same too at times. I admit that I don't drive the car much and for short trips, 10-20 mins a day drive. But it completely drains the battery after 2-3 days. I have to always keep a battery jumpstart kit in the car to avoid it. Any advice? I don't think it's any other device if I turn off the cam, my car can go weeks without starting up and it'll still start up fine.

Same here. I just unplug the dashcam if I dont drive it for more than a couple of days. I get a hidden code that the Carly app shows but nothing on the dash.

[NightStalker]

Originally Posted by bomiheko

I have the same setup and mine does the same too at times. I admit that I don't drive the car much and for short trips, 10-20 mins a day drive. But it completely drains the battery after 2-3 days. I have to always keep a battery jumpstart kit in the car to avoid it. Any advice? I don't think it's any other device if I turn off the cam, my car can go weeks without starting up and it'll still start up fine.

Originally Posted by FireBlaze

Same here. I just unplug the dashcam if I dont drive it for more than a couple of days. I get a hidden code that the Carly app shows but nothing on the dash.

chances are you guys need to set up the recording mode and cutoff switch voltage also the magic pro box has a switch itself if your done driving and park it you can switch of park mode..

ill be installing my blackvue this weekend..keep you guys posted

[NightStalker]

Used add a fuse for the following :

ACC Fuse #8
BATT fuse #73

[executioner]

Originally Posted by RVS

Used add a fuse for the following :

ACC Fuse #8
BATT fuse #73

Thanks for that tip. I'm not that knowledgeable in the fuse area and bmw with its symbols I had somehow used add a fuse on #16 which is probably a bad idea. Been running like that for a long time.

Tomorrow I'm changing to #8. I'm planning to install a rear camera and use parking mode on a Vico plus. Is #73 related to door locks?

[NightStalker]

Originally Posted by executioner

Thanks for that tip. I'm not that knowledgeable in the fuse area and bmw with its symbols I had somehow used add a fuse on #16 which is probably a bad idea. Been running like that for a long time.

Tomorrow I'm changing to #8. I'm planning to install a rear camera and use parking mode on a Vico plus. Is #73 related to door locks?

Not sure if it is related but it worked well in my favor. Only because I'm using the power module which I have the option to turn on/off while car is off.

[Emilime75]

Old thread, I know...but I would think the best option would be to add a small battery and an isolator. The battery size and rating can be determined by the current consumption rating of the camera. IE, if the camera draws .5 amps max, and you want it to be able to run up to 12 hours, you'd need a (.5x12=6) 6 amp hour battery. The isolator is basically a relay, which separates the camera battery and the car battery when the car is off, but connects them when the car is running to charge them both. This is how I plan on doing mine.

[Jason.CR2]

Originally Posted by Spoolin335

Yes there's fuses with power all the time. Use the one I posted in the photo or use a multimeter to find another one with power after the car goes to sleep. No need to run a wire all the way to the battery...

Do You have the fuse number for the locations by any chance?