Ford Transit Custom dashcam hardwire fuse guide (Australia)
Ford Transit Custom (2013-2023). One switched slot (#45, 20A Micro2) is owner-confirmed on UK vans. We have no reliable constant slot yet.
Core fields known: 3/4 (✓ Box location · ✓ Fuse type · ✓ Switched (ACC) slot · ✗ Constant slot). Known doesn't mean verified. See the evidence badges below.
Fuse box location and type
Location: Under the steering wheel in the driver's footwell; owners also mention a second box behind a side cover. Layout varies, and the manual didn't match one owner's van. [1] Owner-reported
UK RHD vans.
Fuse type: Micro2 (fuse #45 is described as a yellow 20A Micro2). [1] Owner-reported
Scope of this data: Data is from UK right-hand-drive 2018/2019 2.0 vans. AU vans may differ. The newer-generation Custom (2024+) is not covered.
Constant (always-on) fuse candidates
Battery-direct slots: 12V with the ignition off. Use for the camera’s parking-mode (BATT) wire. Candidates only. Meter each one.
Unknown, help us verify. We have no source-backed slot yet. Submit what you found.
Unknown, help us verify.
Ignition / ACC (switched) fuse candidates
Slots that read 0V with the ignition off and ~12V when it’s on. Candidates only. Meter each one.
| Slot | Rating | Label | Evidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | 20A | (adaptive-lighting supply per a separate post) | Owner-reported | Owner reports it is ignition-switched. Use a 3-5A fuse in the tap, not 20A. [1] |
| #23 / #24 / #63 (cigar-lighter candidates) | varies | cigar lighter | Owner-reported | Suggested by one poster for a 2019 van and not confirmed by anyone. [1] |
Both from UK threads.
Slots to avoid
- Anything unlabelled or in the safety/engine ECU group.
Gotchas for this vehicle
How to verify before you tap (generic)
- Find the fuse box and its cover diagram. Use a multimeter or test light, with the black lead on bare chassis metal.
- Test both contacts on the top of each candidate fuse. Constant: 12V+ with the ignition off. Switched (ACC): 0V with the ignition off, 12V+ with the ignition on. Check again after the car has been locked a few minutes: some circuits stay live briefly.
- Don't put the ACC and constant wires in the same fuse slot. Use a fuse in the tap that suits the camera (typically 3–5A), and keep the tap the right way round so the fuse is fed from the supply side.
- Earth the black wire to a clean bare chassis bolt. Cable-tie the tap and wiring so nothing rattles loose.
- Check the dashcam on and off, and after the car sleeps. Look for warning lights, and for the vehicle waking or draining.
Generic method per the BlackVue hardwire kit manual and the BlackboxMyCar guide. Not specific to this vehicle.
Sources
- Ford Owners Club - '2019 Custom fuse boxes' thread forum
https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/113150-2019-custom-fuse-boxes/
Used for: Fuse #45 details, box locations, layout mismatch. - DashCamTalk - 'Ford Transit Custom UK RH drive' thread forum
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/ford-transit-custom-uk-rh-drive.44623/
Used for: Switched power from the adaptive-lighting fuse.
Why this confidence rating? One owner-confirmed switched fuse (#45) on a UK 2018/19 van. The constant side is unknown, and AU vans may differ from UK ones.
Unverified leads. Don't rely on these.
- A Facebook group post reportedly suggests fuse 1 for constant on the 2024 Custom. It was unreadable, so not used.
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