Audi A3 8P1 2009 1.9Tdi accessory fuse location help needed, please

[sheffieldyorky]

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Hi there people

I was wondering if you can point me in the right direction for my problem, please.
I am installing a dashcam with a rear-facing camera, I have a hardwire unit that will allow me to operate the dash cam with the ignition off, so if something happens to my car while I'm away I have a record of it.
The reason for the dashcam is I do not want to drain the battery, although I don't believe the current usage will be that much.
So can you tell me where I can find the accessory fuse, I really don't fancy taking off the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover just to get to the accessory terminal on the ignition switch?
I look forward to your response.
Kind regards
Tony

 

[NHN]

Right side of dash, use a meter of course, I always tend to fit a new fusepoint, I wouldn't tape an existing as they're rated for the connected systems.

 

[Garrett 69]

If you want the dashcam to operate while you are away from the vehicle you will need a permanent live feed, therefore tagging onto the accessory position of the ignition won't be of any use unless you leave the key in the ignition.......

 

[NHN]

He may have parking mode, that uses ignition switched & permanent live, to operate according to the relevant cam & settings, thinkware for example has a low power motion detection parking mode, amongst others, but also allot of other cam manufacturers have adopted this method also.

 

[sheffieldyorky]

Sorry people
1) I have a hardwire unit that will allow me to operate the dash cam with the ignition off,

2) So can you tell me where I can find the accessory fuse,

It looks like my threaded starter has got people confused
So lines 1 & 2 are what I'm trying to get across
I look forward to your response.
Kind regards
Tony

 

[ahtcap]

 

[NHN]

Sorry people
1) I have a hardwire unit that will allow me to operate the dash cam with the ignition off,

2) So can you tell me where I can find the accessory fuse,

It looks like my threaded starter has got people confused
So lines 1 & 2 are what I'm trying to get across
I look forward to your response.
Kind regards
Tony

Not confused at all, most hardwire feature dashcams use 2 supplies, ignition switched & permanent, these solutions use a low power parking mode as a constant, not fully live unit. Does your hardwire cable have 3 wires, 1 accessory aka switches ignition, 1 permanent & 1 ground, if so, then its as I've advised.

Take side of dash cover of & find a spare fuse slot, using a meter to check which is ignition switched & which is permanent, usually fuses 1-11 are ignition & some further down, I wouldn't use a utilised fuse, use unused.

 

[sheffieldyorky]

Hi there
Many thanks for contributing to my thread.
That said please find some attachments that may be useful.
If you require further details please ask
Tony

 

[NHN]

Its as I said, so grab a meter to find 2 points to connect too.

 

[sheffieldyorky]

Its as I said, so grab a meter to find 2 points to connect too.

Hi there
ALL the spare fuse ports are live

 

[NHN]

Not when ignition is off they're not, fuses 1-6 on low line cars & 1-11 on highline cars are ignition switched.

 

[sheffieldyorky]

As you can see by the jpegs
Three wires
Black / GND (ground) I will attach it to the bolt just out of the picture
Red / ACC = (accessory I think)
Yellow / B+2103 ? ? ? ?

Where do I fit Black & Yellow?

 

[Garrett 69]

Red goes to a switched live, yellow to permanent live and black to the chassis.