Please help, mishap trying to install a dashcam

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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 03:49 PM
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Please help, mishap trying to install a dashcam

Hate for this to be my first post but I just got a 2016 and trying to install a dashcam so I removed a couple of fuses to check for ignition power.

When I set it to ignition On position these messages appear:

Check emission system/check VSA system/check hill start assist system/check starter system/check power steering system

Car will not start either.

I checked all the fuse I removed and they seem to be ok.

What should I do? Thanks for all the help.



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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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Ok, i disconnected the battery for a few minutes and it seems to have fixed the problem
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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Did you leave the car in accessory mode while trying to install the dashcam?
Sounds like you just drained the battery, do you have a battery tender you can throw on to recharge it
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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No idea if this will work, but you may want to disconnect the battery and let all the electronics "reboot." I'm assuming you covered the obvious already and have put all of the fuses back correctly. I also have seen some folks mention that fuses that look fine actually had been tripped - so you might want to try replacing the ones you pulled with new ones
If you do go the disconnect battery route - you will want to make sure you have the radio code and if your RDX is so equipped - the navigation code.
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 09:08 PM
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Thanks for all the help/suggestions!
dashcam and battery pack now installed and working fine so far.



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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by VoltRd
Thanks for all the help/suggestions!
dashcam and battery pack now installed and working fine so far.


what kind of dashcam did u get. I have a dudubell and I and I love it
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 10:57 PM
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It’s a Thinkware U1000
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 06:52 AM
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What worked as the fix?
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 07:26 AM
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Nothing unusual for an Acura to throw those lights and act up. Just disconnect and reconnect the battery.
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NBP04TL4ME
What worked as the fix?
Disconnecting the battery like I’ve mentioned in my second post 🙂
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
Nothing unusual for an Acura to throw those lights and act up. Just disconnect and reconnect the battery.
yeah good to know!
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