It did work, but not as switched. It was always on. I ended up connecting to the USB power wire that runs through the console as some others on here have posted.
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I ended up using the connection referenced earlier in this thread. I used the standard escort hardwire kit:
https://www.amazon.com/Escort-Direc...id=1544824131&sr=8-3&keywords=escort+hardwire
Positapped the switched +12V from this thread and then put the ground wire under a nearby ground lug. Wires were the perfect length.
There is an unused plug that sits under the small panel behind your mirror (the small cover that snaps out). It is not switched (always hot) so good for a camera but probably not a radar detector.
jordanthompson
2018 P100D Model X
I found the same connector on my 2018 Model X (same location, similar plug), but it has less wires than the one in your pictures. Also, I could not find any switched power anywhere on the adapter
Can you take a photo of yours? Should be the same wire colors... Red with white stripe is switch +12V and black (on the other side of the connector) is GND (or just use a close by ground lug like I did). I ended up positapping my red/white wire.
jordanthompson
2018 P100D Model X
If you’re metering the white/red wire it should definitely be switched.
If your IC says “car off” and not R P N D, in my experience it usually shuts off when the drivers door gets closed after the driver exits the vehicle (and turns back on when the door is opened).
It’s all controlled by the MCU though, so it could turn the accessory rail on at any time (IME, it does when downloading updates for example)
jordanthompson
2018 P100D Model X
israndy
Supercharger Hunter
Wow, I am learning so much about the car.
So there are at least 4 power sources I imagine from what I have read.
1: Switched power, turns on when you open the door, and off after about two minutes of exiting the car
2: Switched power, turns off when the car goes into deep-sleep, resets finicky devices by cycling off between drives
3: Always on power, to monitor for keycard to unlock door, potentially other stuff
4: Direct to the 12v Battery
Are there more? Does charging do anything other than delay deep-sleep, or are we at another level of power. Would be nice to know each of these as people identify places to tap power from the car. Like can I tap the 220v when I am plugged into an AC charger and feed that to my scooter's charger so everything charges at the same time? That would be another power source.
Recently learned a way to get the car into deep-sleep in 15 minutes to reset my charge port that claimed to need service. Would be nice to have an LED on the dash that shows when the various levels of power turn on and off so you can be sure what the car is thinking. Perhaps a light to show the car is feeding the 12v side thru the DC-DC converter.
Oh, and one for when the AC compressor kicks in like other cars have, although that could probably be added to the main display in software if Tesla thought it was useful.
-Randy
So there are at least 4 power sources I imagine from what I have read.
1: Switched power, turns on when you open the door, and off after about two minutes of exiting the car
2: Switched power, turns off when the car goes into deep-sleep, resets finicky devices by cycling off between drives
3: Always on power, to monitor for keycard to unlock door, potentially other stuff
4: Direct to the 12v Battery
Are there more? Does charging do anything other than delay deep-sleep, or are we at another level of power. Would be nice to know each of these as people identify places to tap power from the car. Like can I tap the 220v when I am plugged into an AC charger and feed that to my scooter's charger so everything charges at the same time? That would be another power source.
Recently learned a way to get the car into deep-sleep in 15 minutes to reset my charge port that claimed to need service. Would be nice to have an LED on the dash that shows when the various levels of power turn on and off so you can be sure what the car is thinking. Perhaps a light to show the car is feeding the 12v side thru the DC-DC converter.
Oh, and one for when the AC compressor kicks in like other cars have, although that could probably be added to the main display in software if Tesla thought it was useful.
-Randy
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jordanthompson
2018 P100D Model X
Well, now that you mention it .. I did find one the turns off as soon as you lock the car (I thought I had a eureka moment!) but turns out it also shuts off when you put the car in gear (!) and at other unknown times
Chrisizzle
Member
I just scanned through this thread and it seems to all deal with a power connection inside the car.
I am playing with the idea of installing a power inverter in the frunk. I believe there is another fuse box located up there.
Does anyone know if that is accurate?
And it so, is there an empty accessory circuit one could make use of?
I am playing with the idea of installing a power inverter in the frunk. I believe there is another fuse box located up there.
Does anyone know if that is accurate?
And it so, is there an empty accessory circuit one could make use of?
Reviving this thread since Blackvue came out with the new DR900X which requires updating the power harness with a new one that includes a switched line to detect parking mode. My options are to add add a fuse to the fuse panel at F202 or tap into the red/white stripe wire on the passenger side console discussed up in this thread. Is the red/white stripe wire fused and what number is it on the fuse box? F202 is the 12v outlet on the front console, so does it have the same behavior as the red/white stripe and shut down after two minutes? I have a Blackvue 4 channel setup and pulling always on power from the doors. What do you think? Add a fuse to F202 or tap the red/white stripe wire? And if I tap red/white stripe wire where is fused for future reference? Thanks in advance!
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Aggmeister2010
Active Member
I know this thread is 4 years old now, but since no one answered you and it may help others in the future, YES, add-a-circuit works.
F202 is always hot, F207 is switched.
This is the one that you need: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S3L5CR4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Is F207 switched, even when Sentry Mode is on?
I'm trying to find a power source that turns off when I exit my 2018 S (but leave Sentry on).
