futureechos Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I am installing a hardwired dashcam, I have a fuse tap for the switched source to power on dashcam but I also need a permanent live source for the parking mode monitoring (ignition off). I guess i could tap a permanent on fuse as well - but is there a good permanent live source in a 987.2 other than the fuse box? Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 22 hours ago, futureechos said: I am installing a hardwired dashcam, I have a fuse tap for the switched source to power on dashcam but I also need a permanent live source for the parking mode monitoring (ignition off). I guess i could tap a permanent on fuse as well - but is there a good permanent live source in a 987.2 other than the fuse box? Thanks Mark Just to close this off I used 2x fuse taps as could not find a suitable permanent feed without a lot of dashboard removal. and that’s too much work for a Sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Sounds like a job well done! May I ask, did you pick up power from the overhead lamps and the wire then dropping down to behind the rear view mirror? On a side note, wise to inform your insurance company as some class it as a modification. https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/92728/why-did-a-hardwired-dash-camera-void-my-insurance-policy-#:~:text=The dash cam%2C regardless of,power feed to the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) On 13/03/2022 at 21:57, Julian987 said: Sounds like a job well done! May I ask, did you pick up power from the overhead lamps and the wire then dropping down to behind the rear view mirror? On a side note, wise to inform your insurance company as some class it as a modification. https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/92728/why-did-a-hardwired-dash-camera-void-my-insurance-policy-#:~:text=The dash cam%2C regardless of,power feed to the camera. No - I got power from footwell with 2x fuse taps. Ref insurance - interesting - I thought they reduced insurance costs... FFS. Not hardwired though - the fuse taps can be removed in <5mins. Its not soldered in. Edited March 15, 2022 by futureechos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 8 hours ago, futureechos said: No - I got power from footwell with 2x fuse taps. Ref insurance - interesting - I thought they reduced insurance costs... FFS. Not hardwired though - the fuse taps can be removed in <5mins. Its not soldered in. and may I ask where does the lead come out then to connect to the dash cam, do you positioned behind the rear view mirror? Just wondering how much lead is on show? Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 15 hours ago, Julian987 said: and may I ask where does the lead come out then to connect to the dash cam, do you positioned behind the rear view mirror? Just wondering how much lead is on show? Best regards Yes - dashcam is completely behind the mirror, 2x cables up into the roof lining, across to 'A' pillar, down behind seals, a compartment by drivers door on dash and down behind fuse box carpet cover. The rear cam was a pain as had to hide a lot of cable behind panel above drivers door, and with the cam on the glass there is a bit of slack require for opening the boot. I found tucking behind the panel gave the shortest loop on the RHS of the boot which isn't visible in rear view mirror. If you want I'll take a couple more pics but only got these of the fuse box in footwell to hand. If it help this is very useful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinnyman Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 What hardwire kit did you purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 On 09/06/2024 at 12:05, chinnyman said: What hardwire kit did you purchase? Sorry just seen this: This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AZDOME-Dashcam-G-Sensor-Recording-Included-4K/dp/B09M7ZRGG7?pd_rd_w=mNDEo&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bf536e4-c6e0-4735-a2a5-4e53f4986834&pf_rd_p=6bf536e4-c6e0-4735-a2a5-4e53f4986834&pf_rd_r=RTF4HGC8RQCYNWJBDB1R&pd_rd_wg=nILAZ&pd_rd_r=314ca1ae-4706-4473-9833-32e5657cdc77&pd_rd_i=B09M7ZRGG7&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_1_cp_sc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinnyman Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Thanks As I'm being lazy. Which fuses did you tap into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 On 08/07/2024 at 21:17, chinnyman said: Thanks As I'm being lazy. Which fuses did you tap into? More than 2 years ago - so no idea. You can see from the picture which positions and therefore can lookup which fuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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