always / power-on live fuses for dashcam

[Tronjo]

Guys,

Long time member (since 2016) but first post.  

I am trying to fix-up a dashcam with parking function and for this I have to feed it through 3-wire set: always live / power-on only live /ground.  Can you please someone point me to fuses in the passenger compartment box in edge 2015-2019 that are always live (not timed) and only power-on live, preferably not related to safety (like airbags, etc.)?  I know, that I can measure this with a probe, but I will have to wait for the power-off timer. Also the fuse box is positioned in a very convenient location for an old dude like me.

Thanks in advance ?

[Gadgetjq]

Hi Tronjo,

 

I feel your pain trying to reach the fuse box but here's a tip.  Some Edge's have a storage drawer others a cover on the dash to the left of the steering column.  Whichever you have if you'll remove it getting eyes on the fuse panel will be much easier.  I found using that opening as a view port then reaching up under the dash to remove/replace fuses was a whole lot easier than working from the floor of the car

To your question.  For the exact same application I used fuses 35 (labeled as a spare and switched) and 26 (front passenger lock indicator always hot).  An Add-a-Fuse in each slot made the connection easy.  Another tip.  Attach a length of wire to the add-a-fuse before plugging into the fusebox.  Make the pigtail long enough to reach under the dash and into the cabin making it easier to connect your camera.  Once connected and tested you'll be able to coil up the extra wire and tuck it behind the kick panel.

 

[Tronjo]

Hi Gadgetjq,

Thank you very much! Just the information I needed ? 

[papinist]

The info I was searching, with a simple and direct explanation. Thank you @Gadgetjq !

[Golden]

This has just saved me asking the same questions, many thanks guy.

[bogmanglen]

Thanks, Gadgetjg!

You saved me a lot of time by identifying fuse 35!

[Deke22]

Can you do a mirror tap and still have it work when parked?

[papinist]

Mirror probably goes off instantly or after a few minutes after stopping the engine.

[Deke22]

Thanks

 

[WilkiST]

2022 Edge ST here: the same thing - trying to identify the correct fuses for dashcam. I looked at Repair Manual for my car and fuse number 35 on BCM is "Passanger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) indicator", rated 5 amps. Fuse nember 36 says: "Passanger Door Module (PDM)", rated 30 Amps. Looks like pretty different arrangement... There is nothing about switched fuses/relays in the description.

[enigma-2]

I'd imagine the simplest way is to look at the purpose of the circuits.

 

For exampke, Circuit 32 is for the radio (and associated equipment) and if the radio turns off when the car is off and door opened, that's a timed circuit (it also shuts off after a specific amount of time, and the door hasn't been opened.)

 

And Circuit 9 is always on, always looking for the signal to unlock to door.

 

Whether the circuit is continuous or timed is determined by the SJB. As you have the repair manual, I'd start by looking at the blank fuse positions and see if the manual shows if they're monitored or unmonitored.

 

If the manual doesn't detail this, you could simply check the fuse location to see if the blank has power with the door open. If it does, its hot at all times.

 

If it doesn't, close the door, put the car in accessory and see if it has power then. (And goes off when car off/door ooen.)

 

Personally, I'd check the wiring at the mirror to see if you can find what your looking for. (I have my radar detector wired into it. I needed power off, when car off. But if I remember correctly, there was also a circuit with continuous hot as well.)

 

Keep us updated as to what you find. Like to know what you decide.