Xtxman Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'm trying to install a video camera to record while driving. The cigarette lighter outlets stay on long after the engine is shut down. Where can I find a switched 12 volt power tap in the interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtxman Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 2015 Edge Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Isnt there a 12V outlet in the hatch area? Not sure if it turns off automatically when the vehicle turns off or if there is a delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtxman Posted August 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 There is a 12v outlet in the hatch area but I need the power up by the dashboard. My camera is now plugged into a 12v outlet next to the passenger's left knee but it stays on for at least an hour after shutting off the ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclemark Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 i'm trying to figure out what to do as i have a dash cam also and my last vehicle it would shut off when you hit the off button but thie edge power points seem to be live all the time or at least they run until the battery saver kicks in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgb21 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 I did the mod to my 2012 a while back - worked well; http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/2714-power-outlets-always-stay-on/page-2?hl=badgb21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfountain Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 There is a switched fuse in the fuse box under the drivers side knee cover. It is extremely hard to get to and Ford used some small-ass fuses that are very fiddly. I ran the wire up the inside of the door seal and under the headlining, as I don't like any visible wires.... I used an Autozone save-a-fuse that gives you a second tap and it worked great from my windshield mounted Dashcam. I used fuse 23 (delayed accessory power) as it is switched but stays on for 5 or so minutes after shutdown, which is perfect for my dashcam as it has a parking record mode. Details of the fuses are here http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2018-Ford-Edge-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_EN-CA_08_2017.pdf - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 I have a 2007 and tried to use the fuse box. It seems that fuses in the fuse box stay hot even if it seems that they shouldn't. I think the circuit is hot and the body controller switches the accessory off. I just tapped into the wiring behind the radio for a switched 12V source. Remember that this circuit will remain live with a delay or until the door is opened. You can also use the auto dimming mirror 12v for the same result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 The radio stays hot all the time because you can turn it on even when the ignition and accessory modes are off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) I like using the windshield wiper circuit for low draw stuff like that. It's switched power in every car on the planet, and it's always a beefy circuit. Edited September 11, 2018 by IWRBB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtxman Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks for all the great input, I've located a Micro2 tap at O'Reillys and will purchase it and use fuse #23 for the power source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 They make a mirror tap harnesses for your Edge that fit Cobra, Blackview, Blackbox Guard & Itronics dash cams. (Any other camera with one of these cameras power connection will also work). Power to the mirror is on the timed accessory feed, turns off when the car is off and door opened or after it times out. Five minute job to wire, I've used mirror tap for a couple of radar detecors. 5 out of 5 stars for ease of installation and usefullness. https://store.blendmount.com/mobile/mirrortap-mtx-seriespatented-power-cord-dc-plug-2-amp-inline-fuse-with-military-grade-taps-p3625.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 They make a mirror tap harnesses for your Edge that fit Cobra, Blackview, Blackbox Guard & Itronics dash cams. (Any other camera with one of these cameras power connection will also work). Power to the mirror is on the timed accessory feed, turns off when the car is off and door opened or after it times out. Five minute job to wire, I've used mirror tap for a couple of radar detecors. 5 out of 5 stars for ease of installation and usefullness. https://store.blendmount.com/mobile/mirrortap-mtx-seriespatented-power-cord-dc-plug-2-amp-inline-fuse-with-military-grade-taps-p3625.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtxman Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 The mirror tap that enigma-2 mentions would work in a lot of instances but I need a USB connection supplying 5v to my dashcam. The tap mentioned above supplies 12v for a radar detector with a completely different connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 You probably have a dash cam that requires 3 power leads. To get 5v from 12, could always solder in a voltage dropping resistor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwoodside Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 9/10/2018 at 5:23 PM, timfountain said: There is a switched fuse in the fuse box under the drivers side knee cover. It is extremely hard to get to and Ford used some small-ass fuses that are very fiddly. I ran the wire up the inside of the door seal and under the headlining, as I don't like any visible wires.... I used an Autozone save-a-fuse that gives you a second tap and it worked great from my windshield mounted Dashcam. I used fuse 23 (delayed accessory power) as it is switched but stays on for 5 or so minutes after shutdown, which is perfect for my dashcam as it has a parking record mode. Details of the fuses are here http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2018-Ford-Edge-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_EN-CA_08_2017.pdf - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwoodside Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 I used 2 fuse taps connected one to fuse #5 (always on) and #35 (switched on/off) installed a DPST toggle switch next to the steering column and ran the output from the switch thru the dash cam 12 to 5 volt converter and on to the dash cam, this way I can select if I want always on for parking mode or only on while driving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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