1. Introduction
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation and operation of your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit. Designed for seamless integration with your vehicle's electrical system, this kit enables advanced features like 24/7 parking surveillance and ensures a clean, hidden power connection for your dash cam. Please read all instructions carefully before installation and use.
2. Product Features
- 24/7 Parking Surveillance: Provides continuous power to your dash cam for 24 hours/7 days, protecting against theft and recording incidents even when your vehicle is parked.
- Ignition Power Supply: Connects directly to the ignition wire, allowing the dash cam to power on and off automatically with your vehicle's ignition.
- Battery Drain Protection: Features low voltage protection to prevent excessive battery discharge, ensuring enough power remains to start your engine.
- Hidden Cable Installation: Eliminates the need for visible cables from the car cigarette lighter socket, offering a neat and permanent setup.
- Wide Compatibility: Delivers a steady 5V/3A output and supports 12V-24V input, making it compatible with most dash cam brands on the market that use a Type-C connection.
3. Package Contents
Your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit package includes the following items:
- GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit (Type-C)
- Various Fuse Taps (for different fuse types)
- Cable Pry Tool
Image 3.1: Overview of the GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit components.
4. Setup and Installation Guide
Follow these steps to correctly install your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit:
- Verify Dash Cam Compatibility: Ensure your dash cam uses a Type-C port for power. This hardwire kit is designed specifically for Type-C compatible devices.
Image 4.1: Confirm your dash cam uses a USB Type-C port for compatibility.
- Prepare for Installation: Turn off your vehicle's engine and disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery to prevent short circuits during installation.
- Locate the Fuse Box: Identify your vehicle's fuse box, typically located under the dashboard or in the engine bay. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for its exact location.
Image 4.2: Locate your vehicle's fuse box.
- Identify Fuse Slots: Using a multimeter, identify a constant power fuse slot (always on) and an ACC (Accessory) fuse slot (powers on with ignition).
Image 4.3: Determine the correct fuse slots for installation.
- Connect the Hardwire Kit:
- Connect the Red (BATT) cable to a constant power fuse slot using an appropriate add-a-fuse tap.
- Connect the Yellow (ACC) cable to an ignition-switched fuse slot using an appropriate add-a-fuse tap.
- Connect the Black (GND) cable to a metal part of the vehicle's chassis for grounding.
Image 4.4: Detailed wiring diagram for connecting the hardwire kit to the fuse box.
Image 4.5: Connect the red and yellow cables to their respective fuse slots.
Image 4.6: Secure the black ground cable to a suitable grounding point on the vehicle body.
- Route the Cables: Carefully route the power cable from the fuse box to your dash cam, tucking it neatly along the vehicle's interior trim using the provided pry tool. Ensure cables do not obstruct airbags or driver's view.
Image 4.7: Steps for neatly tucking and routing cables along the vehicle's interior.
- Connect to Dash Cam: Plug the Type-C connector of the hardwire kit into your dash cam.
- Test the Installation: Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Start your vehicle to ensure the dash cam powers on with the ignition and off when the engine is turned off. Verify parking surveillance mode functions correctly.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1. 24/7 Parking Surveillance
When correctly installed, the hardwire kit provides continuous power to your dash cam, enabling 24/7 parking surveillance. This feature allows your dash cam to record events like collisions or motion detection even when your vehicle is turned off, offering constant protection.
Image 5.1: The hardwire kit enables 24-hour parking monitoring features like collision detection and time-lapse surveillance.
5.2. Ignition Power Mode
The ACC connection ensures your dash cam powers on automatically when you start your vehicle and powers off when you turn off the ignition. This eliminates manual power management and ensures your dash cam is always ready to record when you're driving.
5.3. Low Voltage Protection
The hardwire kit is equipped with a low voltage cut-off feature. If your vehicle's battery voltage drops below a safe threshold (e.g., 11.8V for 12V systems), the kit will automatically cut power to the dash cam. This prevents your car battery from draining completely, ensuring you can always start your engine.
Image 5.2: The hardwire kit includes low voltage protection and safeguards against short-circuit, over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature, high-voltage surge, and input reverse connection.
6. Specifications
- Input Voltage: 12V-24V DC
- Output Voltage: 5V DC
- Output Current: 3A
- Connector Type: Type-C USB
- Cable Length: Approximately 11.5 feet (3.5 meters)
- Low Voltage Protection: Automatically cuts power when input voltage drops below 11.8V (+0.2V) to prevent battery drain.
- Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches (Control box dimensions may vary slightly)
- Item Weight: 3.52 ounces
- Manufacturer: GKU
7. Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit, please consider the following:
- Dash Cam Not Powering On: Check all cable connections to ensure they are secure. Verify that the fuse taps are correctly inserted into the constant and ACC fuse slots. Ensure the vehicle battery has sufficient charge.
- Parking Mode Not Working: Confirm that the constant power (red) cable is correctly connected to an always-on fuse slot. Check your dash cam's settings to ensure parking mode is enabled and configured.
- Battery Drain Issues: Ensure the low voltage protection feature is active. If your dash cam has its own battery protection settings, ensure they are compatible with the hardwire kit's settings.
- Interference: Ensure cables are routed away from sensitive electronic components in your vehicle to avoid potential interference.
For further assistance, please refer to the Warranty & Support section.
8. Warranty & Support
GKU is committed to providing reliable products and excellent customer service. Your GKU Dash Cam Hardwire Kit comes with the following support:
- Warranty: 12 + 12 Months (total 24 months)
- Lifetime Technical Support: Access to expert assistance for any product-related queries.
- Return Policy: 30 Days money-back guarantee for any reason.
For customer support, please contact GKU via:
- Email: support@gkutech.com
- WhatsApp: +86 147 4342 5979
