Any suggestions for dashcam...which brand you prefer? To those who have had a test drive or taken delivery...any assistance by dealer in installing one?
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Confirmed. In the drivers footwell. It's quite exposed, so the plug should not be too big.
It's probably more elegant to use power from the fuse box. Details somewhere here in this forum.
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Yep, and it's a direct mirror of that in RHD cars so you're likely to catch it with your right foot when getting in and out. The fuse system is pretty easy and there's a good dashcam thread with pictures on it if you chuck "dashcam" in the search.
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Sorry to be pedantic, but does the OSB port pictured have a “dongle” or other attachment already fitted ? 🤔
My current V60 OBD port is open (with the terminals exposed) which makes fitment of the BlackVue Dashcam power feed a simple and discreet installation (see photo).
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My current V60 OBD port is open (with the terminals exposed) which makes fitment of the BlackVue Dashcam power feed a simple and discreet installation (see photo).
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I was waiting for that commentNice try
Really? So you have to walk around the car to open the frunk?the boot catch stays on the left
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Yes, that's a Geotab dongle for remote access, mentioned elsewhere on this forum. Normally, the ODB port is free and open. Your dongle should fit nicely and not protrude too far as far as I can tell from the picture.
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Would something like this work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/iiwey-Hard...29JZZY/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=micro+fuse+usb&qid=1617349793&sr=8-11&th=1
Seems like the simplest option? Just plug into a spare fuse slot and away you go - or am I missing something?
Seems like the simplest option? Just plug into a spare fuse slot and away you go - or am I missing something?
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I looked at using one of these but I ended up just using a piggyback fuse holder and soldering wires directly on to the male cigarette lighter transformer that comes with the dashcam. As long as you are confident with your soldering ability it is no different to plugging it in to a female socket.
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I just finished hard wiring my dashcam (Nextbase 312GW) into the fuse box in the passenger side footwell, using the hardwiring kit from my previous car. The hardest part for me was locating a power source that switches off when the car is locked. To my surprise, I discovered I could simply use one of the empty slots for the power source (position 82 in my UK model Polestar 2). I found a ground point using a screw head located behind the glovebox door (detach and swing the door down to reveal the pollen filter and glovebox mounting screws either side). Finally, I note that the camera remains on for several minutes after the car is locked but does eventually power down.
P2, Snow, Slate, PP, Hitch, Nextbase Dashcam, 20% Tint, P1 21" Black Gloss wheels.
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I have a Nextbase ready to install. I have the windshield Mount in and will focus on getting the hardwire kit wiring hidden this week. I have already installed the hardwire kit in my other car. Thanks for the fuse location recommendation.
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Just to add - I ordered this kit and installed it this afternoon - thanks to the info from themartinidrinker above had it all up and running in about 45 minutes - thanks for the info - v helpful!
It's pretty easy to do if you are thinking of doing it yourself. Only tricky part is accessing the ground screw behind the glove box.
It's pretty easy to do if you are thinking of doing it yourself. Only tricky part is accessing the ground screw behind the glove box.
P2, Snow, Slate, PP, Hitch, Nextbase Dashcam, 20% Tint, P1 21" Black Gloss wheels.
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Can you confirm if it was the micro 2 size you used from that kit? I'm really surprised the brand name hardwire kit didn't come with all sizes.
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Yes, you need micro 2 size
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I'm up and running now. Micro 2 fuse tag in place on far right of lower bank of fuses. Ground screw used just below under hard black foam foot rest. I see it gives power when I'm not in the driver seat. Should keep the camera battery charged.
P2, Snow, Slate, PP, Hitch, Nextbase Dashcam, 20% Tint, P1 21" Black Gloss wheels.
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I managed to drain my 12 battery last weekend. My hunch is my dashcam stayed on for a full 24 hours or so. I originally used fuse slot 32 which was empty and titled
| Extended accessory module | 5 | Micro |
So that made sense to me but I believe it stays powered when the car is parked. I have now taken your "complete" advise and moved to slot 82. Once the car is locked my Nextbase 522 powers down a minute or two later.
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Shouldn't make any difference - the car looks after its 12V battery automatically, if things are behaving. I've had my dashcam hard-wired into the permanent 12V since last December and had no 12V problems to date. I'll be interested to see if moving it helps on yours...
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It's very strange. I've had my dash camera installed for months and for some reason my car was a brick last Sunday night. I haven't had any issue like this until now. Service is visiting me at work to check the codes. Funny thing is that I caught my camera on an hour or two after parking on Monday. I have been manually powering it on and off all last week.
I'll have another update after the service manager visits.
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