Hardwired Dashcam now Speedometer not working ECU-IG NO 2

[Bettz]

Hi all hoping somebody can help me on here.

I installed a VIOFO A119 V2 Dashcam in the Mrs 62 plate Yaris

Followed this guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC45rFUrWoI

i changed the 5a ECU-IG NO 2 fuse and piggybacked off it

Camera was working fine.

Just been for a little drive and i noticed the car felt a little heavy there were a few red lights on the dashboard

We've noticed there's a yellow light on in the right corner & the speedometer isn't working.

I've since taken out the piggyback cable and put the original 5a fuse back in but the speedo isnt working any help would be much appreciated 

 

[Bettz]

Right update time.

 

Speedo is working again but there's still the yellow slip indicator light on any ideas?

[mrpj]

Have you tried supplying it from another fuse? e.g. the accessory socket fuse, number 15 CIG, 15A if I recall. That's where my dual cameras are supplied from using a "piggyback" connection.

A 5A fused circuit doesn't seem enough to me. Also it is advised to never connect to an essential or safety related supply.

I'd certainly never go anywhere near one marked ECU!😨

[Bettz]

Cheers I'll have another go 2mos left it disconnected overnight. I'll have to nip down the hardware shop and get a micro 15amp fuse

 

I just followed the YouTube vid it was simple enough wasn't sure which fuse to piggyback tbh.

I disconnected the Battery for 20 mins and the slip indicator has gone so hopefully the car won't feel sluggish when driving.

[mrpj]

👍 Give it a go in that CIG (fuse no. 15) supply, it is ignition switched. Retain the existing 15A for the accessory socket and use a smaller fuse for the Dashcam "piggyback".- say the 5A which you are using. That's assuming you've used the original 5A and another 5A to supply the camera?

 

[AL21784]

I'm surprised you didn't take the power from the cigarette lighter as that's ignition live.

 

Alan 

[Mike169]

Hi Bettz.

Have you wired up your Dashcam to a 12 volt feed?

Did you use a hardwired fitting kit?

RSVP

Mike.

[Bettz]

All working fine now used the CIG fuse thanks guys🙃

 

Mikey i used this kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0789G3QT8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Mike169]

Hi.

I was just checking mate as I don't know if you know dash cams actually work on 5 volts as there is a 'volt dropper' in the cigarette plug they come with and I have known of people that have cut the plug off and wired it straight into a 12 volt supply and that caused problems.

Glad all is OK now. 

Regards Mike.