Thanks for the informative video, you did a really nice clean job for this installation. You can be sure I will be viewimg your video related to the R4P. Commentary and explanation was clear and helpful for people wanting to install this type of device.

EXCEPTIONALLY clear and informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial - it answered many of my questions that were not addressed in other videos regarding the hardwiring. Also, I thought I had done a very good job of running the cables but you took it to a professional level installation. I CAN DO THIS!! Thank you :)

@EVDude

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I hope your installation went well. 😁

Excellent video !thank you for the information . Just got my new Rav4 hybrid and got the dash camera and about to install😊

Thanks for this great video! I just ordered a 129 duo I'll be putting in my Rav4 Hybrid and this was really helpful. I didn't know there were pre-wired taps; will save some time in crimping and cutting for sure!

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Do not hesitate to write here if you have any questions during your installation.

Thank you for mentioning the point on polarity. I can't tell you how many dashcam hardwire installation videos I've watched over the past couple weeks (a lot), but I think you're only the 2nd one to mention this and the first to actually demonstrate how to check.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your feedback.

@williamfrench9973

3 ай бұрын

Only problem is - this is wrong. Both sides of fuse are positive - one side always has power and the other is provided power by the fuse. The negative is the body.

Thanks for the video! It gave me the confidence to install my own system. I had the most difficulty with getting through the rubber conduit at 18:10 so I wanted to share with others my method. On my car it was taped tightly at the entrances around the cables, so I had to carefully remove the electrical tape to access the conduit. I then popped the rubber gaskets out so it was all free hanging. I was afraid to use Vaseline since other commenters said it would erode the other cables’ insulation. So without lubricant, I easily pushed and twisted a no. 2 pencil (eraser first) through the conduit carefully to avoid damage. Next, I drilled a hole through the end of the pencil and threaded in some picture-hanging wire. I pulled the pencil back the way it came from, and was ready to use the picture wire as a pull string. I wrapped the wire around the camera cable evenly to spread out pressure and avoid damage to the cable head. Then I used electrical tape to wrap the two wires together, tapering them on the leading side so they could get through the pipe more easily. I was very careful not to pull too hard and damage the existing wires in the pipe. It went best when I alternated pulling with kneading the rubber at the sticking points. Thanks again, from your neighbor in Vermont 👍

@EVDude

4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience as I'm sure it'll help others. Very clever the way you did it. I'm also happy to hear my video helped you! 😁👍🏽

That was very helpful even though I did it differently and my car is a different model. The main part I found helpful was how to remove the plastic cover in the trunk. Much appreciated.

Nice Job man!! Waiting to receive mine, that doesnt have a rear view mirror camera, but I can use your guide to setup one. Really apreciate your instructions.

Just installed this dual camera setup following your video. Worked a charm. The circular plastic clips on the rear fabric were a pain to remove. For pulling wire, I used hand soap as lubricant and that worked well. Found a different video that explained how to remove and reinstall the a pillar.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad to hear my video helped you. Yes the A pillar isn't obvious to remove and put back, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. 😅

@Riyazatron

3 жыл бұрын

What video did you use? I'm collecting my car and would like to install dual dash cam set up so I'm preparing

@joeframbach2201

3 жыл бұрын

@@Riyazatron kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZmdk9ezn7Wpm9o.html starting around 5:30. It's more of an explanation than a how-to, so you'll have to watch it then try things. It wasn't very difficult just tricky to get my fingers in there to unhook the hooks. It's a tight fit.

@PoutsNKsul

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! That was very helpful@@joeframbach2201

Great job EVDude! Installing one myself on my 2020 hybrid xse

Again, another big thank you for the information, especially the removal of plastic panels. If I ever see you in Montreal, I'm paying for the restaurant :)

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Benoit, much appreciated 🙏🏼

This was great, lots of relevant information. Thanks a lot of making this.

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.

Thank you for the video, i installed a Thinkware U1000 on my RAV4 XLE AWD and just followed what you did.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁 How do you like your dashcam? Thinkware was an option for me but the dual cam was a little expensive.

@ocbojm

3 жыл бұрын

@R4Primer I'm liking it so far. 4k resolution front camera, 2K QHD rear camera makes license plate more detailed even while moving. Happy victoria day btw! greetings from Gatineau, QC.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

@@ocbojm Ah nice! Didn't know you were in QC too Hehe, happy Victoria day! Cheers.

Awesome vid. I just got one for my gf. Thank you for the detail!

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

great tutorial mate, m gonna get it done soon. cheerrs

Great detailed easy to follow tutorial by the way.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent video - thank you 🙏🏼

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

Amazing man! 🥰

Great job and great video! What does the nighttime coverage look like?

Thanks. Looks nice and clean

Nice video. Did you take a look at any aftermarket 360 Birds Eye View camera options by any chance? Those of us with Prime SE trim don’t have it, only on the XSE Premium package. Given all of the wiring that needs to be run, it can be one of the trickier installs for any car.

Great video thanks

After I hardwired my dashcam like you did, my 12-volt battery died due to the parasitic drain from the dash cam's parking monitor feature. So I set it to turn off immediately when the car is shut off, but it still managed to die again somehow. And now my local dealership refuses to even diagnose the problem citing aftermarket add-ons, they said i'll have to uninstall the hardwired dashcam before they'd diagnose the problem. This is exactly why i hate dealing with stealerships!

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you had issues with your battery. Did you verify the charge of your 12V battery? If you got the same hardwire kit you should have a cutoff voltage so the battery doesn't drain. If the dealer doesn't own up to it, simply disconnect the 2 fuse taps and that's it as those are the only two connections to the car. Let me know how things go.

@darleneashey9350

3 жыл бұрын

There is a TSB for the battery drain. It is probably that and not the camera.

@CumBrianFries

3 жыл бұрын

@@darleneashey9350 Pardon my ignorance, but what is TSB?

@henryweimd

3 жыл бұрын

@@CumBrianFries TSB = Toyota Safety Bulletin. In earlier VIN rav4 primes manufactured (last 5 digits lower than 12942), there was a bolt issue on the inverter and some sort of grounding issue. There was also another issue with the DCM module draining batteries after the trial subscriptions expired. Search for T-SB-0007-21 and T-SB-0095-20.

@CumBrianFries

3 жыл бұрын

@@henryweimd Thank you kindly!

Excellent video! Thank you for the information.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

@j.a.8848

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude You're welcome. I own a 2021 Highlander. Fuse is a nightmare to access. Look forward to your videos.

Very useful, thanks

Really interesting, Thanks for sharing.

@blueindigo7690

3 жыл бұрын

Possible incorrect installation. Please read up and go back over it. (I almost made the same mistake). Fuses used in the fuse tap should be 10amps or under. You are using 15 & 20 which is too hot. It could burn up the dashcam and the car. Secondly...the second fuse (the lower amp fuse going to the cam) should be 5, 3 or 2. It should be as low as possible...as the dash cam uses less than 1 amp. The excess juice could damage the cam. But definitely recheck your fuse tap setup. Read the maximum amp rating for the tap. It's usually rated for fuses no higher than 10amps. You could do 10 & a 3 or 5. 7.5 & a 3. Or 5 & a 3.

How did you re-attach the A pillar cover? I can't seem to get it to snap back on. Thanx.

Have you ever looked into installing an external battery like the PowerCell 8? Would there be a place in the front fusebox area to keep an external battery pack?

Really well done. Getting my R4P XSE later this month. Was hoping there was a hack or addon that could work with the cars oem cams, but I assume you thought about this and the aftermarket was the only solution.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The front and back OEM cannot be tapped into as far as I know and I couldn't just tap into the back one, resolution is not the same and the dashcam wouldn't be able to recognize it. These cameras are not that great for recording as well (resolution, exposure etc..)

Thank you for an amazing video! I started installing the dashcam only to discover that I only have 3 unused fuses, and none of them has power with the engine turned off. Is there any other way to hardwire the dashcam with only 3 spare fuses?

Thx for video have a question which fuse you move to the taps fuse

Good job thanks

Does it really need to have two fuse on both accessories and battery suppy?

Seems like the wire over the airbag column might fling the camera in your face when the airbag is activated???

Do your vehicle have cover that board? How to open the cap cover before i can check?

I have it hardwired into my 2021 RAV4 hybrid and it keep killing my battery if I dont start the car for 2-3 days. I specifically hardwire it so it will use the parking G sensor. Is there a way to resolve the battery drainage issue? I dont use the car very often as I worked from home.

I did remove the cover of the time 7:30 BUT I can't put it at it's place :') it just doesn't enter at the transparent screw thing (near the top of the cover)

Isn't normal battery voltage level about 12.6 without the car running? Then how long can you record with 12.4 setup?

Thank you! Merci!

just some advice, I wouldn't crimp the wires while power is going to the HOT. otherwise, good video, thanks

I am more interested how did you get one prime

I wouldn't use vaseline, not sure how this petrolum based product will react with the rubber boot, it's it's synthetic nitrile it would be fine but soapy water should also work or just silicon spray, I would also fully wrap the connector with electrical tape as to not leave any sharp edges that can catch the ribs when fishing it through

Thank you for the video, very informative. I ordered the exact same camera and plan to install it soon. Does parking mode cause any battery issue? Would be useful when out and about but can you shut off the parking mode since most of the time it will be parked in home garage and wouldn’t really need the parking mode.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching. Been almost a year now with this dashcam and no issues with parking mode. But you do have the option to turn off parking mode in the options of the camera.

*What was your main reason for buying the cameras, theft, proof of accidents, better back up camera???*

Hey, thank you very much for such a nice video. It was very helpful. I installed it on my Rav4 prime as well. I had a question, does the dash cam screen stay on even after you shut the car off and lock it? Mine stays on and it’s in parking mode. Thanks in advance.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

No mine doesn't stay on. Double check your screen saver settings, I set mine to the lowest possible so the screen doesn't turn on when the dashcam starts.

HI, Excellent Video. Very thorough. I have a new 2021 RAV4 LXE. I want to get the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. Does window tinting on the back window hinder the video at all? It's not limo black. You have the Prime, I have the LXE. Does the rear camera on my XLE mount on the inside window like yours is? Any other differences I should know about? Thanks again for the video.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, thanks for watching and for the feedback. The tutorial shouldn't be any different for other RAV4 besides the digital rearview camera that may or may not be standard for other RAV4 models. I had to mount the back camera beside the rearview camera and make sure it didn't hinder the view of the other. Besides that, the tint doesn't affect the camera at all, I did not see any difference in video quality from the front camera.

Great video. Thank you. What voltage setting did you use for the hardwire kit?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

It's been months now but I believe I set it at 12.4V. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

Thank you

Merci pour ce video, bien expliqué!

@normandfontaine5508

3 жыл бұрын

Est-ce que les emplacements dans la boîte de fusible étaient déjà libre ? Merci

@normandfontaine5508

3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour la réponse. Dans la video on ne voit pas comment est branché le bidule qui coupe le courant de la batterie si le voltage diminue en bas d’un certaine valeur. Est-ce qu’il y a des instructions incluses avec le bidule? Merci.

@normandfontaine5508

3 жыл бұрын

Parfait, merci Bajee.

Very nice job creating a very clear and detailed R4P install. I will be installing a Garmin camera in my car and likely using the OBD-II constant power module to power it, assuming that is plausible. Wont really no until I get the car, in a month or so. It appeared the A pillar air bag cover was only held by one clip, is that correct? Tks

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁 The part I pulled was indeed held by one clip.

I do have a question, can you manage to put back the cover of the fuse box? It seems that the fuse adapter is bulky to put back the cover.

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I was not able to. Like you mentioned, the fuse tap is too big and the cover does not fit anymore. I left it open as is.

Great video can’t wait to get a rav4 prime! Currently have a Prius prime. Do you still recommend the dash cam? Any issues about it?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁 I still recommend this camera, it works like a charm and I love that it's not bulky and blends in very well. There's also a plug and play camera out there that some people like, it's called the FITCAMX but it only does the front.

Thanks a bunch for the great video. I was scouring around the internet for such detailed video, I want to install a different model Rexing V1P max, in Rav4 2021 sports edition. I hope I will not screw up anything. Did unplug any fuse or just used an empty fuse port?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁 I only used empty slots.

Excellent

Thanks for sharing! One question here : Is the rear view mirror camera standard on the XSE trim? I thought it was only available with the techno package

@l0tf1

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Thanks for the fast reply. I'm from Quebec and I'll receive mine in February. On Toyota's website its say that "Digital Display Rear View Mirror with Homelink" is part of the Premium Technology Package. Or maybe the "Homelink" part is the upgrade vs the XSE trim and they all have the rear camera mirror?

@l0tf1

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Good news! I really appreciate the replies.

Bonjour Bajee, merci pour ce vidéo. Je vais suivre religieusement ces instructions pour installer la même caméra quand j’aurais reçu mon SE dans un mois. Je me demandais si tu pensais que c’était possible d’installer des lumières LED verticales sur le SE comme celles que tu as sur ton XSE? Est-ce bien compliqué?

@dpaquin58

3 жыл бұрын

Avoir un SE c'est comme gagner à la loterie

Great video - but I have a question: With the VIOFO HK3 hardwire kit set to cutoff at 12.4V (I believe that's the setting you indicated you are using in the video) do you have any idea approximately how many hours the camera runs in parking mode before the Hk3 shuts off? I've seen conflicting reports in other forums that the runtime may only be a few hours.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested it with the vehicle parked for days but I know it does at least 8 hours as that's the time it's parked when at work. You'll get conflicting reports because everyone's batteries are not at the same level to begin with. So if you're battery is healthy to begin with (over 12.6-12.8 V) you'll be good for hours or even days.

@terraskater

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude The VIOFO dual draws about 1A at 5V from the included 12V USB adapter in dashcam mode, so that’s approximately 1A x 5V = 5 watts. Assuming some efficiency loss that would be about 0.5A on the input side of that same adapter. Assuming the HK3 operates with a similar efficiency and that parking mode draws the same (or perhaps less?) power, that’s a steady 0.5A drain on a 55Ah battery (according to page 542 of the owner’s manual). So that works out to a theoretical 110 hours of parking mode runtime - to completely drain the battery. Unfortunately that doesn’t do much to answer the question - How much runtime can we expect before the voltage drops to 12.4V? So I guess I’ll just have to test it! :-)

@PMartian

11 ай бұрын

@@EVDude @terraskater Any info on how long the much smaller battery would last on the RAV4 Hybrid not Prime? It has a much smaller battery. I cannot find any info on how long the camera will stay on in parking mode. Great detailed video you made.

This wiring work is pro stuff!! I do wonder if I can do this myself.. and a bit complaint to TOYOTA, they have cameras front and rear, why dont they add the dash cam functions and make everything better..

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I agree with you. Reusing existing cameras would have been the best.

I'm so afraid of hardwiring dashcams again. I already fried two Viofo A119 Duos on 2020 Sonata Limited. Each of the front cams lasted about three months. :(

Excellent Video, But I have one question?, after installing the Wire Taps to the Interior Fuse Box, did you leave the Cover Off as with the Wire Taps fitted it will not fit back on, Cheers, Paul.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The cover doesn't fit anymore with these taps so I didn't put it back.

@AirKiwi

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Thanks

You're French is much better than mine. All my family is from Quebec province. Anyways I got a 2021 Rav 4 Hybrid. I moved from L.A. to a part of the US where it snows. Do you do an undercoating to your car to winterize it? I'm told to do so. Also my question is I'm struggling to keep my car always able to turn on and I'm under 10k miles and even the dealership can't figure out why I'm struggling to get my car to always turn on. Today I just had to jump my car and it worked. They told me that 20 Celuis degrees shouldn't affect my batteries either. Need advice from someone who lives in cold climate to let me know what's going on.

Thank you so much for the video. Not sure If i may have missed it but is there an option to turn the dash cam inside screen only off while driving

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

I don't think that's possible unfortunately...

That looked really smooth and easy, bro. I paid almost 450$ for them to do just the installation and after 6 months now my dashcam keeps restarting or doesn't even turn on so I'm just using direct cigarette outlet sadly .

@EVDude

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Sorry to hear this happened to you. They now sell adapters that can take power from your rear view mirror, much easier!

@debikiya4051

Ай бұрын

@@EVDude mine is rav4 xle, I don't think it has that future.

@EVDude

Ай бұрын

@@debikiya4051 If you have auto dimming mirrors, it will work or else it won't.

It would have been nice if you showed how to open the A pillar. That is a very important step for some one who has never opened the A pillar.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. It was one of the first videos I made but you're definitely right, I should have filmed that step more thoroughly. Duly noted for next time. Here's a video that might help if it's not too late : kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3mApcODgtGsp6w.html

@braddahbill8131

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Thanks, I just took delivery of my Rav4 XLE Premium at the beginning of May and was researching how to install a dash cam and am leaning toward the Viofo A129 pro 4K single channel.

Were you able to pop the fuse box face plate back on since the two you placed in were quite a bit bulkier?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, couldn't put it back on it. Left it exposed, no issues since.

This is a superbly done video. Do you have any thoughts to removing the air bag pillar cover so one can seat the cable under the air bag. Thanks for your excellent descriptions and camera work.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jan, thanks for watching. 😁 Unfortunately I wasn't able to film the A pillar take down with the airbag. Here's a video on KZread that might help you : kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3mApcODgtGsp6w.html.

@bearpuf

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude The video you recommended is excellent. I had been thinking that the slightest misstep could activate the airbag when attempting to remove the pillar cover. The video gives me a bit more confidence that removal can be accomplished without the airbag deploying. Thanks again for the very fine video you made of the dash cam installation. I've probably watched 4 or 5 others at this point and yours is among the best.

@bearpuf

2 жыл бұрын

I finished the VIOFO A129 duo installation an hour ago on a 2017 RAV 4 hybrid. I ran the rear camera wire on the top edge of the airbag cover because it did not appear that the wire would interfere with the airbag deployment and it seemed both an easier and safer process. Getting the rear camera wire through the rubber boot connecting the hatchback door was somewhat arduous, but using some Vaseline and additional help from my wife with a hemostat to widen the boot got the wire through. Both cameras are working nicely. Thanks again.

@PMartian

11 ай бұрын

@@bearpuf How much time are you getting in Parking Mode with the smaller hybrid battery?

@bearpuf

11 ай бұрын

At this point I haven't reconfigured the dashcam to run in parking mode (even though I should have), so can't give you an inkling to how much time it would run.

Bonjour et merci pour cette vidéo! Est-il nécessaire d'enlever la garniture du pilier A pour passer le cable USB sans nuire au airbag ?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Oui c'est nécessaire sinon vous y allez à l'aveugle. Personnellement, je ne voulais pas endommager les coussins gonflable, j'ai préféré enlever le tout pour une installation plus sécuritaire.

Bonjour, votre video est précise et claire! BRAVO! Connaissez-vous un endroit qui pourrait monter un système équivalant ds la grande région de Montréal? Encore 👏

Excellent vidéo, très utile! Je compte installer le même dashcam, le même kit de DEL, etc. Le kit de fuse tap n'est plus disponible sur Amazon. Je t'avoue que je ne connais pas trop ça, as-tu un autre kit de fuse tap à proposer?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour la rétroaction, vous pouvez utilisez ces fuse tap ( il faut tout simplement s'assurer qu'ils sont des modèles de type ''low profile'') : www.amazon.ca/KOLACEN-Automotive-Circuit-Adapter-Low-Profile/dp/B072MFTK5P/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=low+profile+fuse+tap&qid=1618448918&s=automotive&sr=1-4

There is no “negative” inside the fuse box. One side always has power (the feed side) and the other gets its power through the fuse. The negative is the body/chassis of the vehicle.

Did you not cover the fuse box since the tabs preclude this? Is it ok to leave the fuses exposed? Great job. Thanks

@EVDude

10 ай бұрын

Yes I left it open for 2 years, no issues.

How do we insert the accessory yellow wire into the fuse tap itself? Seems like i put it in the fuse tap and its easy to pull out

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

You need to put the wires in the fuse tap and crimp them so they don't come out.

You mention using a 20 & 10 and a 20 & 15 for your fuses, I bought the kit you linked and I only have one 20 fuse. I have a 20, 15, 10, 7.5, 5, and a 3. Do I need to go acquire another 20 fuse or can I make this combo work? I'm struggling to understand what the requirements are for making the fuses work here. Worst case scenario I guess I go acquire another 20 to match what you did.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching my video. I ended up changing my fuses. You can read my current setup in the videos description.

questions, 4:55 does it matter which way the fuse is facing? I see the 20 and 15 are not in the same orientation. Thanks.

@EVDude

5 күн бұрын

@@BlazeBullet it does not matter which way the fuses are facing.

For safety concerns, I would highly recommend not routing the cable over top of the airbag but instead going behind it.

I do not like to touch my car fuses or any electrical parts, is there any dash cam model you connected straight forward?

@duncanc634

4 ай бұрын

This model has the ability to plug into your cigarette lighter instead of the fuse box

Good informative video. Thank you! I have a question however. What angle wasn't great on the left side of the mirror? Can it still be mounted there?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. Yes it can be mounted on driver side but I like to not see the dashcam hence why I put it on the passenger side. It also makes it a cleaner installation because you don't see cables much on that side.

@user-cb9iw7ws6f

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude that makes sense. Thank you very much for the reply!

@ottawaguy6769

3 жыл бұрын

I added it on the left and there is no issues with angle of the video. I chose the left so I could see it to use the buttons and know it is working properly. I think this is the best place as you can mount it on the black dots and only have the lens below. Much less visible install.

@user-cb9iw7ws6f

3 жыл бұрын

@@ottawaguy6769 thank you for your insight. I'm on the market for a dashcam as well for my 2021 Rav4

Does the always on power sufficient to connect to hybrid RAV4? Is it essentially to buy a separate battery pack for the dash cam?

@PMartian

11 ай бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing. Any further info you have found out about this?

Bonjour Bajee, j’aimerais savoir pourquoi est-il nécessaire d’avoir 2 fusibles sur un même fils ? Merci

@normandfontaine5508

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude ok merci.

I followed you and connect the same dual camera but I have a problem my camera when In parking mode the power goes off after short period. I have 2021 xse hybrid

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

There's 2 possibilities : 1) you didn't connect your fuse tap in an always ON slot 2) Your battery level is under the cutoff voltage of your hardwire kit (ex: your battery at 12.2V and your cutoff is 12.4V). I suggest you take a voltmeter and measure your battery's charge while your XSE hybrid is off. (Not on READY MODE)

Does the park mode work? I hear that the rav4 shuts off power to the fuses after 30 seconds

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does work. You simply have to tap into fuse slots that stay on after that shut off period.

What kind of lubricant is safe for the reardash wire run through the rubber garment?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

I read that hand soap is safe.

With the fuse taps. Shouldn't the original fuse you pulled out be closest to the pins? Other videos show it that way.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, I don't even need to have a fuse there as I used empty slots.

I use to own the Model Y and now I own the Rav4 Prime . The only thing the Y is better at is faster and the 15 inch screen. Every thing else the Prime blows the Y away.

@badimpulses17

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude 7 visits to the service center later still had issues with build quality. There is no sound deadening material in the wheel wells whatsoever there is just bare metal. So every time there is even pavement you can hear and feel everything doesn't help that the ride is not pillowy like people think. Most of the noise comes from the rear trunk area and there is a lot of rattles. It felt like I was driving a used 5k car. The Prime rides so smooth and is pretty quiet plus close to 600 miles combined is a winner to me.

How does always on function work? Does it not drain the battery??

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it drains the battery until the voltage cutoff setting that you choose. It's part of the hardwire kit, you can choose between different voltages.

hybrid have smaller accessory battery; did you install a external battery?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

I'm aware hybrids have smaller batteries, as long as you have a voltage cutoff you're fine. You should take a look at my other video on how to test your 12V battery and maintain it : kzread.info/dash/bejne/iG1l3KaAecexp6g.html

Just a question. Do fuses really have a polarity? I realize the 2 terminals they bridge completes a DC circuit but I always thought these type fuses can be inserted either way. Am I correct? I believe I am.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, the fuses don't have polarity but the fuse taps do as they share 2 fuses.

@williamfrench9973

3 ай бұрын

@@EVDudewrong! All pins/sides of fuse tap are positive. The question is which side is “switched” by the fuse and which always has power.

Do intend to install this same setup in your new BZ4X?

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Already done. New video coming soon.

Super Merci

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Merci Claude!

May I use Spare fuses which are ready for use in my car for connecting ACC & VCC wires of Hardwire kit of VIOFO A129 DUO? Its always confusing for me this wiring.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Unlike my video, try using the lowest fuses you have. Ex: 5A & 3A or 7.5A & 5A

@yatish355

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude you didn't get what I want to ask. I am asking in which slot of fuse at fuse compartment I may insert fuses ie. ACC & VCC of Hardwire kit.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

@@yatish355 sorry my mistake. The ACC (yellow wire) needs to be plugged in a slot where you get electricity only when the car is turned on. So you'll have to test the slot with a voltmeter or circuit tester. As for the VCC (red wire) you'll need it to plug in a slot that always has electricity even when the car is turned off so it can run parking mode if you want it. Follow the instructions in the video, I show which slots I used (empty ones) and how I tested them.

Hello nice Video. How did you choose the location for your fuse? Were there already fuses in place where the compartment was empty?

@EVDude

9 ай бұрын

Those spots were already empty. I made sure to test them before hand if those slots were always active or activated by ignition with a voltmeter.

@Koemgen2000

9 ай бұрын

You have taken the second fuses directly from the vehicle or you have bought some.

@Koemgen2000

9 ай бұрын

If I plug into a free space, do I need to install a second fuse?

I was about to purchase that VIOFO A129 DUO PRO but I am looking thru the reviews and many reviews indicate that this dash cam has issues. It overheats and won't turn back on. It goes into an infinite loop. it does not record at times even though you think it is. Customer support is none existing. Does anyone have any input on the any issues and customer support? By the way, EXCELLENT!!! EXCELLENT video...very precise instructions on the installation. Love your R4.

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

I had different VIOFO cams (A119 V2, V3) for a long time (3-4 years) and no issues. Had this specific model for 7 months now and it works like a charm 😁 Parking mode and regular mode works great too.

@clb3297

2 жыл бұрын

All 4K dash cams have overheating issues. Because writing more data to Sdcard. Avoid 4K cameras until someone figures out how to solve this with better technology. I chose Viofo A129 Plus Duo for this very reason. Front camera is 2K, rear is 1080p. Less data to write. And the 4K resolution in reality is not significantly better than 2K for reading license plates in motion.

Why don't you connect directly with the digital rear view mirror?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

There's no way of connecting a dashcam directly to Toyora's rear view camera. Unless you want to splice some wires and even then, the signal feed might not be compatible with the software of the dashcam, so why risk it? That's my thinking. :)

Hi! Did you put the fusebox cover back on after installing the fusetaps? Thanks

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

No I didn't. I left it as is and didn't put the cover back.

@markgustilo8181

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would not fit anyway with the fuse taps on.. Best way is to 3D print a new cover :)

Merci pour cette vidéo de très bonne qualité et pour les explications détaillées! J’ai la même caméra que je veux installer dans ma audi Q2, comment savoir quels fusibles il faut utiliser? Mise à part positif et négatif. Merci pour votre aide

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour la rétroaction! Préférablement utiliser des fusibles de moins de 10A (ex: 3A, 5A, 7.5A etc..) le plus bas, le mieux que c'est.

@iyaaam5

3 жыл бұрын

Est-ce que les fusibles que vous utilisez sont ceux qui étaient déjà dans votre voiture? Dsl si ma question paraît bête mais je suis novice 😪

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

@@iyaaam5 non, il faut ajouter des fusibles car j'ai utilisé des emplacements où il n'y avait pas de fusible. Donc il faudra vous procurer des fusibles de type ATM low profile, voici ceux que j'ai acheté : amzn.to/3p4xeiZ

@iyaaam5

3 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude d’accord un grand merci pour la réponse rapide ça m’aide énormément 😉

J’ai fini par l’installer ce jour grâce à ton vidéo, un grand merci ! La partie la plus dure était définitivement le fil à l’arrière à travers le S en silicone ... j’ai trouvé que de le « virer de bord » comme un bas le long de la couette de fils était la méthode la moins difficile. Quels sont tes paramètres pour le mode parking ? Auto évent détection ou genre low bitrate? Finalement as tu laissé ta protection de voltage à 12.4?

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour la rétroaction. Mon parking mode est à low bitrate, donc enregistrement en continue. J'ai laissé la protection de batterie à 12.4V puisque la voiture est utilisée à chaque jour donc je n'ai pas de soucis. J'ai le même setup sur ma 2e voiture : Corolla Hybride. Celui-là j'ai augmenté la protection à plus élevé puisqu'elle est moins utilisée.

I've watched this video several times and see that you have used the open fuse (unused) in the fuse box. Would it be really necessary to place 2 fuses in the fuse tab? I've read that if you use a fuse tab to a open (unused) fuse it only requires a fuse on the top location of the fuse tab. Your video inspired me to install the same setup in my RAV4 XSE Prime! I will definitely be following your videos!

@EVDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad I was able to help you with your install 😁 I added the extra fuse because I'm used to tapping into existing ones, but by looking at the fuse tap schematic, I don't think the "inner fuse" is necessary.

@fopigoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Do you know if this will work? I'm trying to follow your video but my kit only came with 2 spare fuse tabs for each connector.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

@@fopigoo yes it should work without an existing fuse.

@fopigoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude Alright. So I'm going to just plug my 15A fuse tab into the top (furthest from the metal connector) and leave the bottom one empty. That should work fine then right?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

@@fopigoo yes. The furthest away from pins are the ones for the fuse tab. I suggest a smaller fuse if you have. 5A or 7A.

Do you know if hardwiring something like this to the car voids the warranty of the RAV4 Prime? I was going to have it installed but I'm worried that if something happens later on (even it doesn't have anything to do with the dash camera) that the dealer is going to say that the warranty is void because of it. Or they will say that the installation messed something up, and since it was installed by a 3rd party, they will not cover anything further under the warranty. I called the dealership to see if they would install it, and they said they don't do that.

@EVDude

Жыл бұрын

There's always a risk but they need to prove that your installation caused issues. You can always contact Toyota Canada / USA if the dealer does not want to honour the warranty.

Hi, when you removed the A Pillar panel for the airbag did you disconnect any battery?

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no I haven't.

@jicabazooka9635

2 жыл бұрын

@@EVDude I'm a bit hesitant to pull that panel out do you think it will set off the airbag? 😅 I have a xle hybrid.

@EVDude

2 жыл бұрын

@@jicabazooka9635 I was also scared to do so but worked out.

@jicabazooka9635

2 жыл бұрын

Alright thanks a lot 👍

Yeah idk mines not working