That cam needs next to no power, would it still upset the "intelligent"
electrical system?
--R
On 5/19/16 10:21 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:
Thanks. I agree wholeheartedly about not just grabbing power
anywhere. Overnight, I've been wondering about possibility of getting
switched power via one of the reserve positions (F027 or F038) in the
panel at driver side of dashboard and keeping in mind that I must be
very careful. The amount I have explored thus far is nearly nil.
Thanks for tip on access to lighter.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Model 211 elec bus
Wilton,
First, be careful with just grabbing some power from something. These
are
complicated cars and don't follow the basic rules we're used to about
battery, switch, and load. All communications are done by CAN bus now,
even for simple things like a window motor. (Don't be afraid, this
greatly
improves the possibilities of functionality while reducing the amount of
wiring and complexity: its a good thing which makes modern cars
possible)
Don't use the OBD connector in the driver's side foot well either.
Using
the wrong wire could disable your car, and could impact dealers
ability to
diagnose the car, or for you to pass emissions tests.
There is a fuse panel on the side of the dashboard under the panel
visible
when you open the driver's door (if I remember correctly). You can
get a
small fuser holder from the dealer and tap into power that way, but
you'd
have to find the right location for switched power. The best source for
switched power will be the cigarette lighter. Taking apart the center
console is easy, just pull up on the wood around the shifter,then the
ash
tray pulls out. I'm sure you can find info online. I've done it
hundreds
of times, but the last time was probably 8 or 10 years ago, so the
details
are fading.
Good luck,
Jaime
On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 4:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes
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wrote:
Anybody know if a 211 has an electric bus accessible by/near the
parking
brake lever like some other models do?
'Looking for point to get power controlled by "master" (ignition)
switch
for Black Box camera. The camera uses 5V supplied by its cord
plugged into
12V source. 'Had hoped to simply connect to 12V in the overhead
panel, but
it looks like I'll hafta use the entire cord supplied with it, unless
there's lotsa room inside that overhead panel.
I can tuck the cord in around top and left side of windshield, etc., to
get into driver foot well.
Wilton
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