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Old 12-17-2012, 09:37 AM   #87
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Originally Posted by atledreier View Post
So, is there any rason NOT to go direct to the battery (through a fuse) for the hot lead, and get the accessory lead from the outlet in the glovebox? That would keep the entire installation away from the fusebox and ECU area.
If we go directly to the battery (assuming there is no PMP) then the camera will continue to draw from the battery. At some point the car won't start anymore. If no fuse is used, then connecting to the battery is a fire hazard.
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