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title: "Installation-Hardwire Kit"
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# Installation-Hardwire Kit

**🔗 Installation Video**: [Hardwire Kit(HWK-5FT) Installation Guide](https://blackvue.com/qsg-qr-hwk/)

### **Step 1: Locate the Fuse Box**

- In most vehicles, the fuse box is located under the driver’s side dashboard, near the steering column, or inside the glove compartment
- Refer to your **vehicle’s user manual** to find the exact location.

  **"Typical Fuse Box Locations in Passenger Vehicles"**
   ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-094316.png)

### **Step 2: Identify the Fuse Type and Select the Correct Holder**

- Fuse types vary by vehicle. Remove one of the existing fuses and compare it with the supplied fuse holders.
- Supported types: **Micro2 / Micro3 / Mini / ATO / LPM**
- Use the fuse holder that matches the shape and size of the original fuse.

  **"Match the fuse type by shape and pin spacing"**
   ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-100205.png)

   

### **Step 3: Connect the Hardwire Power Cable**

**Wire Functions**

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-16-193910.png)

| **Wire** | **Wire Color** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACC (+) | Red | Connects to a fuse slot that receives power **only when the ignition is ON**. |
| BATT (+) | Yellow | Connects to a fuse slot that receives **constant power**, regardless of ignition status. |
| GND (-) | Black | Connects to a **clean, unpainted metal bolt** on the vehicle chassis for grounding. |

 

#### ● Connecting the Fuse Tap to the Hardwire Cable

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-094020.png)

- Each ACC and BATT wire is pre-configured with a **plug-and-play fuse tap connector** — no crimping tool is required.
- Simply select the fuse tap type that matches your vehicle’s fuse slot (Micro2, Micro3, Mini, ATO, or LPM).
- Plug the corresponding wire (ACC and BATT) into the selected fuse tap.
- Ensure the connection is firm and fully inserted.

📋 **TIP**: Do not connect both wires to a single fuse tap. ACC and BATT must be installed in separate fuse slots.

#### ● Identifying ACC and BATT Fuse Slots

To determine the correct fuse slots in your vehicle:

- Use a **multimeter or test light** to check voltage at each slot:

  - **ACC**: 0V when ignition is OFF, 12V+ when ON.
  - **BATT**: 12V+ at all times, regardless of ignition.
- Common labels for **ACC** fuses: ACC, IGN, Radio, Audio, Power Outlet
- Common labels for **BATT** fuses: Dome, Clock, ECU, Memory, Hazard

📋 **TIP:**Refer to your vehicle’s **fuse box diagram**, located on the fuse panel cover or in the owner’s manual.

#### ● Inserting Fuses into the Fuse Tap

- Each fuse tap is pre-installed with a **3A or 5A fuse** to protect the dashcam circuit.
- Into the **empty slot of the fuse tap**, insert the **original fuse removed from your vehicle**.
- This allows the factory circuit to continue functioning normally, while also powering the dashcam.

  ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-094125.png)

⚠️ Make sure both fuses are fully seated and the fuse tap blades are securely inserted into the fuse slot.

#### ●Inserting the Fuse Tap into the Vehicle’s Fuse Box

Once you have installed both fuses (the new 3A/5A fuse and the original fuse) into the fuse tap:

1. **Insert the fuse tap labeled ACC (red wire) into the fuse slot identified as switched power (ACC).**

   - This is the slot that only receives power when the ignition is turned ON.
2. **Insert the fuse tap labeled BATT (yellow wire) into the fuse slot identified as constant power (BATT).**

   - This slot should supply 12V at all times, regardless of ignition status.
3. Press each fuse tap **firmly and fully** into the corresponding slot in the fuse box.

   - You should feel a slight resistance and then a secure fit as the blades seat properly.

     ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-094229.png)

📌 **TIP:** Make sure the fuse tap orientation follows the correct current flow direction.
Some vehicles may require the fuse tap to be rotated 180°, depending on the fuse box layout. If in doubt, check with a multimeter or refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s documentation.

#### ● Ground Wire Connection

- Attach the **GND (black)** wire’s ring terminal to a **metal bolt on the vehicle chassis**.
- Ensure the bolt is clean, unpainted, and free of rust or insulation for proper grounding.
- Tighten the connection securely.
   ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/스크린샷-2025-07-21-103309.png)

### **Step 4: Connect to Dashcam and Verify Operation**

- Plug the hardwire cable into the dashcam’s power port (DC-in).
- Start the engine to check if the dashcam powers on normally.
- Turn the ignition OFF to verify that the dashcam remains powered—this indicates **Parking Mode** is working correctly.
   ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/퓨즈박스-위치.png) ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/화면-캡처-2024-07-29-110615.jpg)

 

### Step 5: Tidy Up the Cables and Adjust the Dashcam Angle

#### **Cable Management**

- Route the power cable along the vehicle’s **headliner, A-pillar, and under the dashboard** for a clean and hidden installation.
- Use the included **pry tool** to gently tuck the cable without damaging interior panels.
- Secure the cable with **cable clips or zip ties** where needed to keep it away from pedals, gear levers, and airbags.
- Avoid routing the cable across moving parts or areas that may interfere with airbag deployment or the driver’s line of sight.

  ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/843.jpg) ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/프라이툴로-선정리-.png)

#### **Adjust Dashcam Viewing Angle**

- Mount the dashcam near the **center of the windshield** or just behind the **rearview mirror**.
- Adjust the lens so that roughly **60% of the screen shows the road and 40% shows the sky or dashboard**.
- **Connect to the dashcam using the BlackVue App (via Wi-Fi Direct or Cloud) and use the Live View feature to check and adjust the actual camera angle.**
- Ensure the lens is **not obstructed** by tinted film, stickers, or windshield wipers.

  ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5-1.png) ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChatGPT-Image-2025년-7월-21일-오전-10_20_55.png)

📋 **TIP:** After setting the angle, **firmly tighten the mount** to prevent it from moving while driving.

### 📋 **Final Check**

- Insert the fuse taps into the identified ACC and BATT fuse slots securely.
- Tighten and confirm the GND connection is properly grounded.
- Double-check all wiring connections before turning on the ignition.
- Make sure cables are not obstructing any moving parts, pedals, or airbags.

## 📌 Additional Tips

- For added battery protection during long-term parking, consider using **BlackVue B-130A** or an **external battery pack**

   

**🔗 Link : [FAQs - Hardwire Kit](https://manual.blackvue.com/docs/hardwire-kit/faqs/faqs-hardwire-kit/)**