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Old 03-30-2019, 09:40 PM   #1
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Backup camera wiring help

Evening everyone.
New to the forum here, though I’ve been lurking for awhile.
My wife and I own a 1999 International, with the 7.3L. I am currently “attempting” to hook up a backup camera but keep popping the inline 3amp fuse attached to the multiplexer. I’ve made sure my ground is on its own as to not draw extra amperage from other sources. My power source is plugged into its own post with a 25A fuse as well and on its own switch so I can turn it off and on whenever I need to.

I’m hoping someone has a bit of advice as to what I’m doing wrong or not doing. Thanks for all the help!

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Old 03-30-2019, 10:32 PM   #2
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I assume the 3 amp fuse is what the spec is?

Are you sure there is no short?

Does it run for a while and then go, or go instantly?

If it pops right away, you probably have a short or have something wired wrong.

If it takes a while, sounds like an under sized fuse.
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Is the fuse the correct amperage? The fuse shouldn't blow unless the unit is drawing too much current or the fuse is too small for the load. If the fuse is correct that would suggest a defective unit.

Maybe connect the unit directly to the battery posts to eliminate any wiring gremlins.

If all else fails go back and read the directions again. I've buggered a few installs that I "knew" how to do and had to (shame!) actually read the instructions to get it right.
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Thanks for the replies.
Yes the 3A dude is standard for the inline. I’ve tried a few different methods to get this thing working. Straight to the small post on the 3 post solenoid. Straight to the “blue” wire ignition post on the rail. No luck. It pops every time. Just an FYI, this is a 2 battery 24v bus, but I’m assuming that accessories are 12v?
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We all know what "assume" does to "U" and "me" right? My Garmin backup camera is rated for up to 28 volts so check the specs on your camera and verify the actual line voltage on the wire you connect to while the engine is running. A 12 volt nominal system will see just under 15 volts with the engine running but I have no idea how high a 24 volt system gets.
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We all know what "assume" does to "U" and "me" right? My Garmin backup camera is rated for up to 28 volts so check the specs on your camera and verify the actual line voltage on the wire you connect to while the engine is running. A 12 volt nominal system will see just under 15 volts with the engine running but I have no idea how high a 24 volt system gets.
I checked the specs on the DC power and it’s rated for 12-24V. So now I’m REALLY confused.
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