Looked everywhere - constant power in Body Control Module

[jimcalverley]

Hi folks - I searched for this for quite a while. I do not have a tester. Can anyone tell me which fuse locations in the Body Control Module (under the steering wheel) have constant power? Of course I found lots of information about what they connect to (or if they are "not used", or "spare", etc), but for the life of me cannot find out which are constant and which are only powered when ignition is on. Does anyone have this info? Thanks in advance!

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[Bee Bop]

From the Brandmotion fullvue mirror install

 

[jimcalverley]

From the Brandmotion fullvue mirror install

@Bee Bop stellar! thanks!

 

[Bee Bop]

No Problem

 

[mpeugeot]

@Bee Bop stellar! thanks!

Let me know if that doesn't work, I have the wiring diagram.

 

[jimcalverley]

@Bee Bop , @mpeugeot could someone please confirm that the fuse size for position 23 - 37 is "micro2"?
Thanks much. I am really new at this crap, and I really appreciate the remedial guidance.

 

[sportcoupe]

Fuse 30 is battery 12v and labeled Not Used. No matter which you use, verify 12v first.

 

[jimcalverley]

Fuse 30 is battery 12v and labeled Not Used. No matter which you use, verify 12v first.

Thanks @sportcoupe - I am connecting a hardwire kit for dashcam, so I am looking for a "constant on" for the parking mode AND an "ignition on only" position for regular record operation. Both will carry a 5A fuse. I was planning on using the "not used" positions if I could find one of each. I broke down today and went to harbor frieght and purchased a $4 12V tester with does the trick! I will definitely check 30. Thanks!

 

[BAD.LANDS]

I have a dash cam installed. I used a Dongar adapter to pull power from the rear view mirror. Still working well 2 years later.

 

[mpeugeot]

@Bee Bop , @mpeugeot could someone please confirm that the fuse size for position 23 - 37 is "micro2"?
Thanks much. I am really new at this crap, and I really appreciate the remedial guidance.

Maybe this will help.

This is from the 2021 wirings diagrams.

 

[jimcalverley]

Thanks @mpeugeot - good info. Right now the only thing I need to confirm is that the fuses in the left side are “micro 2”. Then I should be good to go!

 

[Bee Bop]

Yes, they are a Micro 2.

 

[Texasjdub]

I have a dash cam installed. I used a Dongar adapter to pull power from the rear view mirror. Still working well 2 years later.

Does your dashcam stay on after the Bronco is turned off? I have a dashcam that records constantly as a security feature or when motion is detected. Does the Dongar tap into the mirror have constant power?

 

[BAD.LANDS]

Does your dashcam stay on after the Bronco is turned off? I have a dashcam that records constantly as a security feature or when motion is detected. Does the Dongar tap into the mirror have constant power?

No, it turns off.

 

[Jazer]

I have a dash cam installed. I used a Dongar adapter to pull power from the rear view mirror. Still working well 2 years later.

I use this too and love it for cleanliness & simplicity, but the dash cam would need a built in battery to use the motion activated features for when parked, etc.

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