SL/R230: dash cam install with switched fuse
#1
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dash cam install with switched fuse
how does everyone get their 12v power? I can't find a single switched fuse location behind passenger seat. Googled around, it seems no one has a solution other than run it from engine side fuse box?
thanks
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#2
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This is a problem when installing aftermarket stereos as well and most tap into the cigarette lighter power line and replace the fuse with a higher amp rating. Since dashcams use very little power, the stock cigarette lighter fuse should be more than sufficient. One thing to keep in mind with a Dashcam is, if the cam has a vibration sensor that is meant to engage the Dashcam in the event of a collision, or other vehicle movement, when the car is off and parked, you'll need an unswitched power source.
#3
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thanks. but there is also radar detector install. I am looking for switched fuse.
question: where is the cigarette fuse? is in engine compartment?
I am puzzled by all the fuses behind passenger seat is unswitched power source. many of the function on those fuses only function with switched, yet fuse is always hot.
question: where is the cigarette fuse? is in engine compartment?
I am puzzled by all the fuses behind passenger seat is unswitched power source. many of the function on those fuses only function with switched, yet fuse is always hot.
#6
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NOTE: When releasing the center console wood trim,take care in removing the shifter boot from the wood trim. Carefully work the shifter boot through the opening after dislodging it from the trim and DON"T twist the shifter handle. The start button in your shifter can be very easily damaged if good care isn't taken for proper removal. I've given instructions to others prior, and a few still destroyed the two delicate metal contacts for the start button by twisting the shifter handle improperly,)
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2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
I seem to recall that I had to remove 3 screws, left and right, before I could lift the center wood panel out. And that I first mistakenly but harmlessly unscrewed easier visible screws instead. Maybe I was mistaken all the time, but I would hate to hear someone’s cracked his wood panel. So - be kind if I’m wrong.
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I seem to recall that I had to remove 3 screws, left and right, before I could lift the center wood panel out. And that I first mistakenly but harmlessly unscrewed easier visible screws instead. Maybe I was mistaken all the time, but I would hate to hear someone’s cracked his wood panel. So - be kind if I’m wrong.
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On most MBZs, that panel is just held in with spring clips so you can pull it out like that. Maybe the PO thought was that way and ended up breaking the screw mounts?
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No, the screw mounts are still there and intact. I suppose he was just lazy, and since I didn't remove any screws, and have owned a number of MBZ's where - as you noted, it was just compression mounted, I just assumed that the R230 was the same and never paid any attention to the fact there were actually screw mounts there.
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