dynamicax

I'm hoping someone might be able to recommend which fuse to tap, in the front fuse panel, for a switched power source and for a camera.

I've attached pictures of both the fuse panel guide and layout for my 2010 E60

I've tried several fuses in the front but they are not good, as they all continue to provide power even with engine off. I then use a multimeter to check all the fuses in the front, and they all have reading near 12v when the engine is off.

I've seen recommendations to tap into a power source within several areas, but I'm hoping to find one in the front passenger area fuse panel, before giving up and going that route.Is tapping to a wire the only option in this case?

Any recommendations?

Thanks for any help / recommendation.

dynamicax

Went through this post

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63...ml#post1761425

and looks like tapping into an existing wire is the only option near the glove compartment.

bruce_miranda

I too have never found a spare T30G (off when asleep) or a T15 (on only when engine runs) in the front fuse box. What you should do is feed a spare through a relay and then use the Radio remote or the lighter to switch this on. This is better than taping an existing wire but also ensures that you don't have it on forever.