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I am planning to hardwire my dash cam (via fuse tap) and wondering which fuse is recommended. Thank you.

peteharvey

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10200170

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10191923

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Cwang

A great source of switched 12v is the rain sensor.

azipod

The GS is a bit odd. Initially, I tried the cigarette lighter which somehow has power that is constantly on even though you cannot use it when the car is off.

I finally got to the fuse for the heated steering wheel, which worked just fine. The power here shuts off after the car is turned off ... so it's perfect for the dash cam! No problems at all.

baconRx

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azipod

It's at the passenger-side foot well. Almost impossible to take a good pic. The manual should have a very good layout of all fuses at the box.

Cwang

I understand Australian GS's are a clear minority so there may be a reason for this...but why does so much online advice point towards pulling apart the dash to wire in a dashcam? Only one piece has to be removed by pulling down the overhead light console.

Ratchey

Snap N Go makes cables for certain models that plugs into your OBDII port. Allows you the choice of have the camera shut off 5 minutes after leaving the vehicle or running continuously until the battery hits 12V. No need to remove ANY panels.

Here is the one I use...

Cwang

Surely the A pillar and part of the dash would have to come out in order to conceal the cable? The cable usually can be tucked under the roof liner

Ratchey

Nope, you can tuck behind panels all of the way down. Just bring it behind the top of the A pillar and tuck between the cover and rubber weather strip, then bring down to bottom of the dash. You may want to remove the kick panel to tuck away the extra or just zip tie it up under the dash.

rytmask

From the passenger's footwell:

Heating steering wheel fuse is the safest (by taking an amount of stuff that would not work if something bad happens)
5A STRG HTR (LHD)
Heated Steering Wheel System (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Lane Departure Alert (LHD)
Lane Keeping Assist (From Oct. 2015 Production) (LHD)


Power outlets are just that - but are always on - the actual sockets are turned on/off via an aux relay. You'd need a cutoff device if you want these
15A FR P/OUTLET
Power Outlet
15A RR P/OUTLET
Power Outlet



If you're routing to driver's side fuses, the safest is:
10A FL S/HTR
Climate Control Seat
Seat Heater (Front)

rytmask

PS. Coming from VAG vehicle (SuperB) I planed to go for an ACC fuse with an assumption that this powers up just Multimedia and stuff.

However in the GS, ACC is always active and actually powers up quite a lot of stuff (not these systems directly as such, but controlling/wakeup relays/boards/etc.):
Adaptive Front-Lighting System (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Air Conditioner (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Audio System (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Automatic Light Control
Clock
Combination Meter (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Cruise Control (2AR-FSE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Cruise Control (2GR-FXE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Door Lock Control (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Door Lock Control (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Double Locking (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Double Locking (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (LHD 2AR-FSE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (LHD 2GR-FXE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (RHD 2AR-FSE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (RHD 2GR-FXE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Entry & Start System (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Entry & Start System (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Front Fog Light (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Fuel Lid Opener (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Fuel Lid Opener (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Headlight
Headlight Beam Level Control (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Headlight Cleaner (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Hybrid System (2AR-FSE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Hybrid System (2GR-FXE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Hybrid Vehicle Immobiliser System (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Hybrid Vehicle Immobiliser System (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Illumination (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Illumination (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Interior Light (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Interior Light (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
LEXUS Navigation System (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Light Auto Turn Off System
Light Reminder (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Luggage Compartment Door Opener and Closer (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Multi-Display (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Multiplex Communication System (CAN LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Multiplex Communication System (CAN RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Parking Assist (Back Guide Monitor) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Parking Assist (LEXUS Parking Assist-Sensor) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (LHD Driver's Seat 10-Way Seat Position) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (LHD Driver's Seat 16-Way or 18-Way Seat Position) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (LHD Front Passenger's Seat w/ Seat Position Memory) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (RHD Driver's Seat 10-Way Seat Position) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (RHD Driver's Seat 16-Way or 18-Way Seat Position) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Seat (RHD Front Passenger's Seat w/ Seat Position Memory) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Tilt and Power Telescopic (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Trunk Lid (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Window (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Power Window (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Rear Fog Light (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Rear Sunshade (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Remote Control Mirror (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Remote Control Mirror (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Seat Heater (Rear)
Shift Control System (2AR-FSE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Shift Control System (2GR-FXE) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Sliding Roof (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Starting (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Starting (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Steering Lock (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Steering Lock (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Taillight (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Taillight (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Telematics System (w/ Telematics Transceiver) (From Sep. 2014 Production)
Telematics System (w/o Telematics Transceiver) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Theft Deterrent (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Theft Deterrent (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Tire Pressure Warning System (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Vehicle Proximity Notification System
Wireless Door Lock Control (LHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)
Wireless Door Lock Control (RHD) (From Oct. 2015 Production)

baconRx

peteharvey

I've had my 3 Lexii vehicles hardwired for the past two years, and just me, but despite using sophisticated Vicovation Vico Power Plus battery protection - I'm starting to regret and have second thoughts.
I find that the parking mode has actually noticeably diminished the life of my Lexus OEM batteries!
I'm beginning to wish that I had of kept my Cellink V2 dedicated dashcam battery packs.

The nuisance with the battery packs is that when I get home, I must open my central console bin and switch it off, because I don't want to record inside my garage.
However, when I restart the car to drive somewhere, I must remember to open the central console bin again - to switch the battery pack on - so that it will both recharge, and the 12V lead acid battery will also power the dashcams while driving.

The advantage of the dedicated dashcam Lion battery packs is no damage to the car's PbSO4 battery, and literally hours and hours, eg up to 30 hours of park recording!

Thus, I wish Cellink had a timer to control the recording time.
More importantly, I wish Cellink had an auto on facility so that despite not park recording, it would still automatically recharge and record when driving...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10191414

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10191542

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10191674