Hardwiring dashcam and gps tracker with a fuse tap

rajastrap · 07-28-2016, 04:06 PM

Hi Guys

I'm having trouble hardwiring my dashcam and gps tracker in my 2009 bmw E91, i'm hoping someone on here might be able to help me.

I'm using a fuse tap from ebay to add a circuit:

I did the same exact thing on another car and there it is working fine but on my BMW it keeps getting power even when the ignition is off.

I tapped in to a fuse that should lose power when the ignition is turned off (radio) but it does not. I even locked myself in the car and measured all the fuses when the ignition was off and they ALL have power.

I thought maybe it was a timer so i connected everything, locked the car and waited over an hour but still the dashcam was powered on.

Can someone explain to me what i'm doing wrong?

Thanks for your response!

PichaDis11 · 07-29-2016, 12:44 PM

So use a different Fuse location. See if you can use Fuse #5. I unsure if our fuse box is wired differently so do check on the fuse diagram to make sure.

Rustymage · 08-05-2016, 06:00 AM

Use the 12v accessory fuse. I have and it works perfectly.

I have a 2006 Pre-LCI E90.

Anthony

07-28-2016, 04:06 PM	#1
rajastrap Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 318D Touring E91 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Hardwiring dashcam and gps tracker with a fuse tap Hi Guys I'm having trouble hardwiring my dashcam and gps tracker in my 2009 bmw E91, i'm hoping someone on here might be able to help me. I'm using a fuse tap from ebay to add a circuit: I did the same exact thing on another car and there it is working fine but on my BMW it keeps getting power even when the ignition is off. I tapped in to a fuse that should lose power when the ignition is turned off (radio) but it does not. I even locked myself in the car and measured all the fuses when the ignition was off and they ALL have power. I thought maybe it was a timer so i connected everything, locked the car and waited over an hour but still the dashcam was powered on. Can someone explain to me what i'm doing wrong? Thanks for your response!
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PichaDis11 Colonel 296 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: E90 N52 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	So use a different Fuse location. See if you can use Fuse #5. I unsure if our fuse box is wired differently so do check on the fuse diagram to make sure. __________________ Retrofits: 322, 609, 6FL, 6NR, 6VC, 2TB.. Upgrades: Bilstein B8 Eibach Spring kit
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Rustymage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 294 Posts Drives: BMW 330i E90 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Use the 12v accessory fuse. I have and it works perfectly. I have a 2006 Pre-LCI E90. Anthony
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