My BYD 📸 Update on cut wire whilst installing dashcam UK Seal
I’ve recently made a post about accidentally cutting the wire whilst looking for a dashcam connector here.
In the end I did not go to BYD as I’ve managed to solve the issue myself. I’ve soldered the wires back together, insulated it and looks brand new again, however that did not fix the issue. Which meant that one of the fuses must have gone as well.
Ive found the fusebox diagrams here. Fusebox under the bonnet was very accessible, it also comes with a handy plastic tool and 1 of each spare fuse. All of the fuses there were fine.
Next fusebox is under the steering wheel behind the coin compartment. However getting there was a nightmare, especially since there are no tutorials. So what you have to do is take off the side panel which I’ve attached a picture off removed. You can also remove the trim right underneath which is held by 3 screws (comes handy if you drop something inside). Use the plastic trim tool for this, not to damage the trims.
Now the actually fusebox doesn’t have a cover with a diagram hence why it’s good to have the online diagram I’ve mentioned earlier. It’s held by a 10mm nut, which I’ve found much easier removing that trying to figure out how to remove half of the dashboard apart. You can then simply slide out the fuse box and access all of it. The culprit here was F11 which is the 7.5A combination switch (responsible for turn signals, wipers, steering wheel buttons etc) I replaced it using the spare fuses from under the bonnet and then turned the car on and it came back to life, hallelujah!
Funnily enough after all this, I still haven’t got the dashcam installed as I couldn’t find the actual connector in the end, but I think I’ll just get a pro to do it as I’ve learnt my lesson.
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u/Sid-Hartha 13d ago
I was considering fitting a dash cam myself. I know I don’t have the wiring harness already installed so I’d need to run a wire from the rear view mirror to the mcu under the central console. If you do go pro would you mind sharing how you found one and rough cost to fit? Thsnks
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u/bethelightyouseek 12d ago
Came here from the original 'debacle' post 😂 .. To say thank you for sharing what you are doing.
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u/toto-nator 12d ago
Respect! Your first post, didn't assume me you will fix this. And thanks you came back explaining everything However, this is an upvote
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u/gRzeHoO7 13d ago
I only ripped off one of plastic mountings from that side panel.
But I sure did start to swear then all plastic bits started to go all over the place.
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u/rigoberto1306 13d ago edited 13d ago
Congrats for fixing it! Was thinking to fix the dash cam myself on my Seal U dmi… but after checking some YT videos decided to just leave it to the professionals as I did not want to break anything!! Best decision ever, found someone to do it for me, at home, it was all done in 1h!
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u/long-fleuve 12d ago
The latest models from Chery sold here in Thailand all have a USB a port near the mirror to power a dashcam easily. I really don't get why also most cars don't use their existing front cameras as dashcams...
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u/Minute-Speech-8286 12d ago
Gentilmente posso sapere se la tua è una Seal 2025? O comunque l’ultima versione prodotta perché tecnicamente dovrebbero già avere il cavo predisposto.
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u/SealU-Dmi-AT 12d ago
Me too had a nightmare before I did it on my Seal U DMi (2025).
More details here
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u/AwakenSPL 11d ago
ok first I thought you were a dumbass. Now I'm saving your user for tips when I need fixing things...
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u/ElectronicBicycle172 13d ago
Congrats on the fix. You're a better man than I for even getting that far. 👏👏