Is It Safe to Install a Dash Cam in the Fuse Box?

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LeMaria
07/30/25 8:22am
Installing a dash cam in the fuse box is safe. Although the power supply line from the fuse box is long, it is concealed. You can connect it to the ACC power supply in the fuse box, using a fuse and grounding the wire for better safety without any hidden risks. ACC power supply refers to the state before the car is started. If there is a key ACC position, simply turning the key to this position powers devices with relatively low power consumption, such as the radio or cigarette lighter. When the car is turned off, the ACC power is cut off. Benefits of choosing the fuse box for power supply: 1. The wiring from the fuse box is hidden, making it both aesthetically pleasing and practical; 2. It does not occupy the cigarette lighter or USB port; 3. Connecting to the ACC power supply enables automatic startup when the car is ignited and shutdown when the car is turned off; 4. Using a fuse and grounding the wire ensures good safety.
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