[sd_dracula]

Originally Posted by smithf80

I might not have had one lol. Don't honestly remember. I think I might have changed it out but it doesn't really matter.

Ah no worries. Only have a few spare mini 5a fuses and was just wondering
Thanks.

[ToniCipriani]

Originally Posted by sd_dracula

Any issues with battery discharge message so far? Looking to do this in my 330e but not sure which fuses to go for, in this thread #143 and #161 are mentioned, on another thread #159 and #160.

Nope, no messages whatsoever. I configured mine exactly like this guide.

[ToniCipriani]

Originally Posted by sd_dracula

I see here that you added a 10amp fuse to the accessory wire beside the original 5amp fuse in slot #143.


Thought you added 5a with 5a for both ACC and BATT wires? Any reason for not going with 5a?

You actually need to reuse the factory fuse on the line. Basically you want the factory circuit to stay the same amperage, and a smaller fuse on the tap side, so it blows faster if the externally added circuit experiences an overload, and the factory rating for the existing circuit.

I used 2 5A fuses on the tap side, since I don't anticipate the Multisafer and the dash cam pulling anything signficant.

[sd_dracula]

Thanks for the help on this. Installed the cameras at the weekend and they work great.
I did solder the wires from the add-a-fuse to the yellow/red wires for extra piece of mind.
One thing I am noticing is that due to the sun protection pack the on the rear window, the rear camera footage is a bit dark.

[ToniCipriani]

smithf80

Just wondering do you still have the setup? Not sure if related, cam is still working fine, but I'm noticing Auto Start-Stop refusing to engage even after long drives. Not sure if it's my 5 year old battery unable to hold enough charge to maintain the stop-start voltage. Still no drain issues messages.

f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1372830

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

smithf80

Just wondering do you still have the setup? Not sure if related, cam is still working fine, but I'm noticing Auto Start-Stop refusing to engage even after long drives. Not sure if it's my 5 year old battery unable to hold enough charge to maintain the stop-start voltage. Still no drain issues messages.

f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1372830

Still have it but its been moved into my M3, never had any issues but I also never had ASS on.

[A13x]

i used same fuses but the camera just never seems to pick up parking mode. MS set to 12.2v

[isloth]

Mine setup for #143 and #100, both have add-a-fuse +5A to each. Does work with parking mode.

[A13x]

Originally Posted by isloth

Mine setup for #143 and #100, both have add-a-fuse +5A to each. Does work with parking mode.

i will try changing my 161 to 100 tomorrow. 20a to 15a on the same circuit shouldnt really make a difference. i am too using 143.
100 constant and 143 is acc right?

[isloth]

what's up A13x.

#143 is ACC or the red wire. (5A + 5A)
#100 is CON/BATT or the yellow wire. (15A + 5A)

Make sure black wire is grounded to screw by the commbox. which is between the fuse area.

[A13x]

Originally Posted by isloth

what's up A13x.

#143 is ACC or the red wire. (5A + 5A)
#100 is CON/BATT or the yellow wire. (15A + 5A)

Make sure black wire is grounded to screw by the commbox. which is between the fuse area.

atm i am

#143 is ACC or the red wire. (5A + 5A)
#161 is CON/BATT or the yellow wire. (20A + 5A)

Ground is on the bolt next to comm box.

Using a MS MultiSafer which continues to flash red every second

If i power car off the camera has constant feed of power.

if i switch the MS multisafer it will kill the power whenever the car is turned off.

i know that 161 is live when engine is off

[isloth]

See photo, that's how my setup inside the trunk.

View post on imgur.com

[isloth]

Originally Posted by A13x

atm i am

#143 is ACC or the red wire. (5A + 5A)
#161 is CON/BATT or the yellow wire. (20A + 5A)

Ground is on the bolt next to comm box.

Using a MS MultiSafer which continues to flash red every second

If i power car off the camera has constant feed of power.

if i switch the MS multisafer it will kill the power whenever the car is turned off.

i know that 161 is live when engine is off

Maybe the MS unit is defective? I have not experience the issues as you described. Every few seconds, my MS would flash red once.. few seconds pauses in between red flash.

[jkwhar]

Originally Posted by A13x

atm i am

#143 is ACC or the red wire. (5A + 5A)
#161 is CON/BATT or the yellow wire. (20A + 5A)

Ground is on the bolt next to comm box.

Using a MS MultiSafer which continues to flash red every second

If i power car off the camera has constant feed of power.

if i switch the MS multisafer it will kill the power whenever the car is turned off.

i know that 161 is live when engine is off

I tapped my constant on 162 since thats for the cig adapter but what I realized is that when the car goes to sleep, that shuts off. I just ordered the Power Magic Pro and going directly to the battery for the constant once it comes in.

Check if the 161 powers down after the car sleeps by leaving the door/trunk to open so you can access the fusebox about 30 mins later with a multimeter.

[Maxblast]

My DDpai dashcam came with a cable too short to reach the fusebox or battery in the trunk of my F30. I installed the cable the same way as the topic starter but the small box is hanging loose near the backseat. Are there any longer cables available or are they all the same length?

[jbeer]

My Blackvue cable reaches all the way to the boot with no issues and has some to spare

[isloth]

Maxblast, perhaps start a separate thread about your specific DDpai dash cam.

So just got back my car after service (oil change, etc.) and no error message about battery discharging. I had a loaner car so no rush to pick up my car. It was left at the dealership for about 33 hours, and confirm they completed all services thru video/sound playback on my tablet using the blackvue app

64GB mirco sd card installed.

[dadaBMW]

Did someone installed a rear camera on a F36 Gran Coupe? How the rear camera cable was routed into the hatch?

I am specifically looking on how you 'fish' the cable to the hatch through the grommet at the top of the roof.

Any insight?

[RyanPA_F36]

Originally Posted by dadaBMW

Did someone installed a rear camera on a F36 Gran Coupe? How the rear camera cable was routed into the hatch?

I am specifically looking on how you 'fish' the cable to the hatch through the grommet at the top of the roof.

Any insight?

The cable can be easily fed trough the hatch grommet. I just installed mine.

[anguyen58]

Originally Posted by dadaBMW

Did someone installed a rear camera on a F36 Gran Coupe? How the rear camera cable was routed into the hatch?

I am specifically looking on how you 'fish' the cable to the hatch through the grommet at the top of the roof.

Any insight?

These videos helped me when installing mine: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...39&postcount=5

[Infamouz627]

Does anyone who's completed this have any add a fuse taps they can spare? Amazon charges $6-$7 for a 5 pack minimum (or even individually). Can't justify spending $12-$14 for taps that I'll likely use only for this. Also can it be confirmed 1 mini and 1 standard tap is required? TIA!

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by Infamouz627

Does anyone who's completed this have any add a fuse taps they can spare? Amazon charges $6-$7 for a 5 pack minimum (or even individually). Can't justify spending $12-$14 for taps that I'll likely use only for this. Also can it be confirmed 1 mini and 1 standard tap is required? TIA!

Yes, 1 regular, 1 mini.

As for the cost.... seriously?