Americas Wolfbox is installed and it is very cool

[Tom109]

Rear camera = sticky tape + two screws.

Front cables, I ran above the headliner and out between the roof switch panel and the headliner (just rearward of the mirror).

 

[AUDIOBUS]

I went straight to screws for the rear camera. Do it once and forget about it.

I did the same.

While I'm here: has anyone experienced the WolfBox shutting down mid drive? I can't catch it in the act, but every now and then I look up and it's a black screen. It's the 850 model, direct wired to the ignition fuse under the drivers (LHD) side dash. I'm suspicious that it happens when I've forgotten to disengage auto-start/stop, but so far I haven't been able to force the error or catch it. It's happened two or three times, restart solves it. ...It's gotta be a start/stop glitch.

~AB

 

[Reducs]

I did the same.

While I'm here: has anyone experienced the WolfBox shutting down mid drive? I can't catch it in the act, but every now and then I look up and it's a black screen. It's the 850 model, direct wired to the ignition fuse under the drivers (LHD) side dash. I'm suspicious that it happens when I've forgotten to disengage auto-start/stop, but so far I haven't been able to force the error or catch it. It's happened two or three times, restart solves it. ...It's gotta be a start/stop glitch.

~AB

I've only had mine in a week, but that's happened twice. I think it's a start/stop hiccup as well. Mine is powered from the footwell on INT2.

I also ordered the anti-glare film after a couple of drives. I suggest adding it to your order to begin with if you're getting one.

 

[Tom109]

I also ordered the anti-glare film after a couple of drives. I suggest adding it to your order to begin with if you're getting one.

What is the benefit?

I’ve been driving with my Wolfbox for over a month and haven’t noticed any glare. Only thing I might like is a filter on the rear camera.

 

[Reducs]

What is the benefit?

I’ve been driving with my Wolfbox for over a month and haven’t noticed any glare. Only thing I might like is a filter on the rear camera.

I'm hoping it'll cut down on glare and secondary reflections. It feels like I see everything but the image in some conditions. $7? worth the gamble.

Then again, this is my first digital mirror, so I'm sure some of it is just me getting used to it.

 

[Reducs]

I went straight to screws for the rear camera. Do it once and forget about it.

For the cable/s into the headliner above the windscreen, you can use a few wraps of fleece tape to build up the cable diameter so it stays put, or install a cable tie on the cable/s every x inches and feed the tail into the headliner to hold the cable/s in place. See what works best for you.

The zip tie trick did the job. Thanks!

As far as the rear camera, the 3rd time seems to be the charm. I used this Gorilla mounting tape and it's still rock solid. If it doesn't hold, I guess it'll get screwed in.

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

Seriously, I have not heard of anyone that has installed one to regret it. One of the best ad-ons available.

 

[Back in Black]

Wolfbox installed today. Very quick and looks great!

 

[LRNAD90]

Wolfbox has an 'Anniversary Sale' going on through 10/31/24

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

Wolfbox has an 'Anniversary Sale' going on through 10/31/24

Of course AFTER I already paid full price. That always happens to me. Anyone reading this thread, I promise you that you will not be disappointed in this product. I won’t say the absolute best product I purchased for my Grenny’s, but top 2 for sure. Not only does it give you a nice clear rear view camera as a mirror, it records in case of an accident and the other driver lies saying they had the green light, also does some security recording when vehicle is off, etc etc. it’s not just a rear view camera. Please don’t ask me about these features, I know about them but I’m not smart enough to go into detail explaining them. I know my limits!!!

 

[AUDIOBUS]

I've only had mine in a week, but that's happened twice. I think it's a start/stop hiccup as well. Mine is powered from the footwell on INT2.

I finally caught it today turning off -- it's a start/stop hiccup. It goes off when the engine goes off, and does not come back on when auto start re-starts the engine. And, it's intermittent.

 

[Clark Kent]

I finally caught it today turning off -- it's a start/stop hiccup. It goes off when the engine goes off, and does not come back on when auto start re-starts the engine. And, it's intermittent.

Maybe 10% of the time my G900 does not power on when I start my vehicle, or it will power on then turn off again within 30 seconds. Completely random. No correlation to auto start/stop for me. I can cycle the power and the mirror will then turn on.

I am powering my mirror from INT1 in the LH footwell. I'm not using parking mode.
I plan to switch back to the cig plug power temporarily to see if this is an INT1 issue or a fault with the Wolfbox hardwire kit. It's starting to look like a warranty job though.

 

[Loc Nar]

I finally caught it today turning off -- it's a start/stop hiccup. It goes off when the engine goes off, and does not come back on when auto start re-starts the engine. And, it's intermittent.

To anyone - Is there a way to wire up/power the camera to bypass the start/stop issue? I'm all ears/eyes. Installing this camera is on my electrical to do list and I'm almost to it.

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

To anyone - Is there a way to wire up/power the camera to bypass the start/stop issue? I'm all ears/eyes. Installing this camera is on my electrical to do list and I'm almost to it.

First I have to admit I am not knowledgeable in wiring/installing really anything like these. My limitation is plugging an electrical item into a socket in the house, then I’m done. So I have to hire people to do this for mine. So hats off to all of you that install these yourself. It is what it is. But I have had my G900 for some time and never had it go off with the auto start/stop or any other reason. My install guy has it directly wired into the fuse box and turns on when I start the vehicle and off when I turn off the vehicle and works the whole time driving. I love these things. Is this a normal issue people are having with these? I’ve been a huge proponent for them in other posts and honestly didn’t know of these issues. Or is this just a small number of owners that maybe wired incorrectly or have bad connections?

 

[Reducs]

I finally caught it today turning off -- it's a start/stop hiccup. It goes off when the engine goes off, and does not come back on when auto start re-starts the engine. And, it's intermittent.

I've only done this once when I forgot to disable start/stop, but it worked: I flipped the INT2 switch to off, gave it about a 5 count, then flipped it back on and the mirror turned on.

I think the long term solution is hardwiring it to the fuse box or battery, but I've run enough wire for now. I'll revisit it in a month.

 

[Loc Nar]

First I have to admit I am not knowledgeable in wiring/installing really anything like these. My limitation is plugging an electrical item into a socket in the house, then I’m done. So I have to hire people to do this for mine. So hats off to all of you that install these yourself. It is what it is. But I have had my G900 for some time and never had it go off with the auto start/stop or any other reason. My install guy has it directly wired into the fuse box and turns on when I start the vehicle and off when I turn off the vehicle and works the whole time driving. I love these things. Is this a normal issue people are having with these? I’ve been a huge proponent for them in other posts and honestly didn’t know of these issues. Or is this just a small number of owners that maybe wired incorrectly or have bad connections?

All good! Please take some pics showing how yours is wired into the fuse box. Thanks! I and others are more than happy to stand on the shoulders of giants.

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

All good! Please take some pics showing how yours is wired into the fuse box. Thanks! I and others are more than happy to stand on the shoulders of giants.

Man if you have seen any of my posted pics of the blue Grenadier I have (I have two, the other is Queen’s red and it’s completely stock), the blue one is over the top with accessories. I literally added every single one I could. Yea I know! But I do love how it came out. The pics on here are older as wasn’t finished all the way yet, so this weekend I plan on taking new ones. Anyway, I’m TRYING to get to the point I promise. It has just as much inside as out (Owl rail system with all kinds of goodies—cb radio, phone charger, 2nd auxiliary panel light switch because the ones we have in our Grenny’s weren’t enough to handle all the lights I ended up putting on, take that in!!!, plus so much more stuff). Sooooo the fuse boxes are like rats nests with tons of extra wires everywhere and I was told by my installer not to mess with his work (I.e. open it up and let it fall out as he will have to charge me more $$ to come fix it). Thus, I am not opening any fuse box, but i will take some inside pics when I update my pics of “Ole Blue” (got to name your rides right?) and post some afterwards.

 

[Loc Nar]

Love it! Send the pics!

 

[Airleader]

A comprehension question, I could not find an answer in the whole thread:

The red wire from the rear cam. I think it should have permanent plus, right?
In that case it has only power at reverse, I can‘t see backwards when driving ahead. Also right?

Sorry for the perhaps fool question and thanks a lot for an answer..

 

[LRNAD90]

A comprehension question, I could not find an answer in the whole thread:

The red wire from the rear cam. I think it should have permanent plus, right?

No, Red wire should only have power when the reverse lights are on. Idea is to switch mirror to rear view (with or without parking lines) when you shift into reverse. So if you were using the mirror only as typical reflective mirror, when you switch into reverse, the rear view would come on, like your reverse camera does when you shift into reverse. If you are always using the rear camera view on the mirror, then it would only serve to activate the reverse guide lines (if enabled) when you switch to reverse..

From the manual (page 24):

"5. Connect the red wire to the reverse light's positive terminal. Find the positive terminal of the reverse light. This is the terminal that has voltage when the car is in reverse gear. To find it, step on the brakes, put the car in reverse gear and measure the voltage at each terminal. The terminal with voltage is the positive terminal. Strip the positive cable and wrap it with the red cable from the camera. Insulate the connection with electrical tape. Test the connection by putting the car in reverse gear and seeing if the dash cam enters reverse mode."

In that case it has only power at reverse, I can‘t see backwards when driving ahead. Also right?

No, the mirror can display the forward view, rear view or both views at any time (as well as no view, just a mirror reflection). Using the red wire just makes it switch automatically to the rear view when you switch into reverse, even if that is not the current view at the time. If this is not a feature you are interested in, the red wire doesn't need to be connected at all..