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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Has anyone connected power for front camera to the DRL since they only come on when car is running. Currently I have them connected to my fog lights which also requires headlights as well and having to remember to turn on and off.

Any help or other suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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I tapped into the fuse box in the passenger footwell with an on/off switch mounted in the lower dash. Or you could tap into a fuse that powers on and off with the ignition.
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Thanks for your response using fuse tap and switch.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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When you're done, how about some photos showing your mount and also wire routing? I'm thinking that I would rather put a camera up front than to put one on the back.
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DRL is just a mode of operation for your front turn signals.

When it's dark they are off, so this is probably not a good solution for powering your camera.

Using your fog lights is a pretty good idea, they will illuminate the curb/obstruction so your cam can clearly "see" it.
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by red 08 ca.
Hi,

Has anyone connected power for front camera to the DRL since they only come on when car is running. Currently I have them connected to my fog lights which also requires headlights as well and having to remember to turn on and off.

Any help or other suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
I have one. The guy who installed my Kenwood head unit installed front and rear cameras. Not sure how he did it but the rears work as you would expect. My front goes on when i hold down the audio button on the head unit.
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