Anyone got a Blackvue in Birmingham that plugs into the cigar socket?

[sidibear]

I need a favour, I want to try your lead on mine to eliminate a fault.
Mine is hardwired and has gone off, not sure if its the power supply or the camera.
I will donate a bottle of Chivas for your trouble.

 

[Nilz]

Hi Paul

What type of connector does it have??

I dont have a Blackvue, but may know someone that will be able to help you out.

 

[sidibear]

Its about 1/8" female jack to a cigar plug. Not sure that is the right description though !

Blackvue Accessories : Power Lead

 

[Nilz]

Aaah ok, I will have a word with someone I know and come back to you, if you still have my number drop me a text tonight as a reminder

 

[NHN]

I'm driving down the M6 tomorrow Paul, so bell me after 12, so I can see where I am & possibly check the wiring.

 

[@udi A3]

Can't you just use a test lamp or multimeter, even pull the wires out on an old sidelight bulb, just to confirm the power is on?

 

[Nilz]

Hi Paul,

Unfortunately my contact is out of town for a few days but said he can check when he is back in Brum, let me know if you dont get anywhere with Nigel and I will get in touch with him when he is back.

 

[NHN]

All sorted

Was a very wanting install of the electrics by a socalled auto electrician, terrible job, wrapped bare wires wrong a cig lighter adapter & taped, didn't solder & also the negative wire was barely conducting to the chassis, but now Paul is rolling again & very happy.

Was a pleasure to help you out mate, thanks for the tea & protein bars, they're great, my friend will love the whisky, great guy

 

[sidibear]

Was a very wanting install of the electrics by a socalled auto electrician, terrible job, wrapped bare wires wrong a cig lighter adapter & taped, didn't solder & also the negative wire was barely conducting to the chassis, but now Paul is rolling again & very happy.

Expertly installed by Enhance Car security and audio in Sittingbourne, just in case you are thinking of having one installed there.

 

[NHN]

Expertly installed by Enhance Car security and audio in Sittingbourne, just in case you are thinking of having one installed there.

Without even a hint of sarcasm

No way that's ever coming apart again that's for sure, I used half a tube of solder on the feckers lol.

 

[sidibear]

Without even a hint of sarcasm
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... or leaving myself open for a libel/slander lawsuit.

 

[NHN]

I saw 1st hand, no way they can complain, it was bottom line shxt work, no forgiveness for that level of stupidity.

 

[@udi A3]

Doesn't make sense, how many wires are actually needed to instal this cam system? I keep meaning to get one.

 

[sidibear]

Doesn't make sense, how many wires are actually needed to install this cam system? I keep meaning to get one.

A live and an earth,but be warned, this can be technically challenging for some auto electricians to do correctly.
( I wouldn't mind so much if he was my own finding but it was a mates recommendation)

Or for the easiest option, just put the plug on the end of the lead into your cigar lighter socket.

 

[NHN]

-/+, its not the number of, its the way it was wired in, cig lighter adapter had the 2 wires wrapped around the conducting parts, then electrical tape, that's a cowboy way of doing things as they were actually loose anyway, then the - was screwed to metal support, which had paint on so wasn't conducting very well at all, overall it was fairly poor way to do things tbh.

 

[jdp1962]

-/+, its not the number of, its the way it was wired in, cig lighter adapter had the 2 wires wrapped around the conducting parts, then electrical tape, that's a cowboy way of doing things as they were actually loose anyway, then the - was screwed to metal support, which had paint on so wasn't conducting very well at all, overall it was fairly poor way to do things tbh.

That sounds like something I would do!

 

[NHN]

I doubt it, you'd ask me to sort it lol

 

[jdp1962]

I doubt it, you'd ask me to sort it lol

Yes but only after I'd had a go myself and b@llsed it up.

 

[Nilz]

Glad you got it all sorted mate, Nigel to the rescue yet again!!!

 

[@udi A3]

Speechless.
I think I'll be fitting mine myself then!