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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Simple fuse replacement. Finally got my radar detector done, pigtail to fuse 82, ground next to fuse box on that large bolt. sheesh.
I'm a bit overdue here - a big thanks to everyone who shared insight on the wiring / assembly. I finished our dashcam install recently, and documented the steps as best I could. This install taps into the power at the rearview mirror, and does not require running any extra wires through the car. These are the same power connections that are used for the Fitcamx, but gives you the flex to install whatever camera you want, and greater flexibility on positioning.
To do this, I used a pre-made universal 2-prong adapter that includes a 12v > mini USB connection, but you could easily DIY a similar adapter. Mine is from here, but they're currently sold out. Two Pronged Adapters
For our US/LHD car, the connector in question is on the passenger side of the mirror housing. You'll need to remove the plastic trim around the mirror housing to get to the connector. This youtube video was super helpful: Fitcamx Dash Cam for Volvo
The pic below shows where I made connections. I believe the rearward/white wire is 12v constant, but I did not verify. The middle (yellow) is ground. The forward / blue is ignition switched 12v.
The adapter I have uses needle pins to piggyback on the connector, but you could use wire taps or similar to get to the same result.
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A bit of careful wire routing later, and this is the finished result. It's nearly invisible from the driver's seat, and the FOV from the camera is really great.
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To do this, I used a pre-made universal 2-prong adapter that includes a 12v > mini USB connection, but you could easily DIY a similar adapter. Mine is from here, but they're currently sold out. Two Pronged Adapters
For our US/LHD car, the connector in question is on the passenger side of the mirror housing. You'll need to remove the plastic trim around the mirror housing to get to the connector. This youtube video was super helpful: Fitcamx Dash Cam for Volvo
The pic below shows where I made connections. I believe the rearward/white wire is 12v constant, but I did not verify. The middle (yellow) is ground. The forward / blue is ignition switched 12v.
The adapter I have uses needle pins to piggyback on the connector, but you could use wire taps or similar to get to the same result.
A bit of careful wire routing later, and this is the finished result. It's nearly invisible from the driver's seat, and the FOV from the camera is really great.
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Unlikely, as FitcamX, which taps into this plug, requires an extra constant 12V supply from the fuse box for parking mode.
Did you get your rear camera in? I have mine in the box still as I'm a bit hesitant/intimidated to run the wire from the front to back. Would love to know how to do that properly or words of encouragement from someone who has done it
Looking for this info too!
P2, Snow, Slate, PP, Hitch, Nextbase Dashcam, 20% Tint, P1 21" Black Gloss wheels.
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Running a wire from the front to the back is no big deal. You will find it tucks nicely behind the edge of the ceiling fabric. It's hiding the excess cable once done that I haven't finished with yet.Did you get your rear camera in? I have mine in the box still as I'm a bit hesitant/intimidated to run the wire from the front to back. Would love to know how to do that properly or words of encouragement from someone who has done it
Looking for this info too!
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Just be careful to not cover the side curtain airbags.
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