How to - Install a Dash Cam and Wire it to Power on with the Car

[BxGTI]

Thanks for the write up OP,
what if you wanted to install 2 cameras? currently I have 1 in front behind the rearview and a second one on the back window, connected to the power outlet in the back, but want to get rid of all the cables, would this setup be able to power both or do I need to tap into another fuse?

I have cam in the back well, hiding the cables is very easy. Pop a few panels and feed the power cable to the socket in the trunk, I covered the screen of the cam because it will not turn off for almost a minute, otherwise it works great.

 

[paulkromz]

thanks for the write up. helped me with my installation.

 

[themyst]

Anyone know if there's any constant power in that fuse box? Reason I need it is to use parking mode on the dash cam I am looking to buy. When you live in NYC, you wanna get those pesky bumper tappers and make them pay. Which I always do

 

[paulkromz]

Anyone know if there's any constant power in that fuse box? Reason I need it is to use parking mode on the dash cam I am looking to buy. When you live in NYC, you wanna get those pesky bumper tappers and make them pay. Which I always do

how many cams are you going to install??

 

[themyst]

how many cams are you going to install??

I'm gonna get a Blacksys CF-100. It's a two-channel, so one front, one rear. I am more interested in using them while parked more so than moving.

 

[aeozyalcin1]

Hello SomethingNew,

Thanks for the tutorial. I just installed my dashcam in my GTI. I am wondering what you did to route the cable from the door side of the A-pillar to the corner of the headliner? Right now, my cable runs up the A-pillar from inside the rubber seal, and then runs on the outside of the A-pillar to get to the headliner, and then from there it goes under the headliner to the dashcam. You didn't really cover what you did for the A-pillar to headliner part in your tutorial, and I didn't see any visible cables in your pictures. I don't want to pull out the A-pillar so any advice is appreciated!

 

[jolebole]

Thanks for your guide. I installed a SplashETech Mini 0806 today and there are no exposed wires. I'm planing to install a rear camera next week and if the weather allows I might take some pics and make a guide.

 

[BxGTI]

Hello SomethingNew,

Thanks for the tutorial. I just installed my dashcam in my GTI. I am wondering what you did to route the cable from the door side of the A-pillar to the corner of the headliner? Right now, my cable runs up the A-pillar from inside the rubber seal, and then runs on the outside of the A-pillar to get to the headliner, and then from there it goes under the headliner to the dashcam. You didn't really cover what you did for the A-pillar to headliner part in your tutorial, and I didn't see any visible cables in your pictures. I don't want to pull out the A-pillar so any advice is appreciated!

This video can give you an idea, it is basically a radar detector install but same concept, if you don't want to take the A pillar cover just pull the cover a bit but keep in mind that it will block the airbag.

http://youtu.be/hPJpqP6hf8k

 

[PGT]

what's the best way to pull the A-pillar cover?

 

[BxGTI]

what's the best way to pull the A-pillar cover?

Here you go http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6481

 

[PGT]

Thanks....got it done and only broke one panel (the curved one between the dash and door....doh! need the p/n so I can order a replacement).

Quite literally my shakedown run this afternoon to check alignment vertically and such (needed to move down and also set time/date, etc) after finishing the hardwire install last night. Side note; these are the dumb neighbor kids my kid isn't allowed to associate with anymore. Max speed on my part was 18mph in a 25mph zone....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDjlzr2D638


Rexing V1, by the way

 

[Total1]

looks good. do you have any vid for night time?

 

[Zacr811]

Is there any way to have the cam running when your parked at a mall, or the similar? So if I'm not in my car and some jerkoff backs up into me and then drives away I can still get plate info?

 

[BxGTI]

Is there any way to have the cam running when your parked at a mall, or the similar? So if I'm not in my car and some jerkoff backs up into me and then drives away I can still get plate info?

Yes some will do what you want. For some brands you need a separate module so that you don't drain the battery

 

[Zacr811]

Yes some will do what you want. For some brands you need a separate module so that you don't drain the battery

Ok, looks like I have to some options in what camera to get. I definitely want it to run while I'm parked somewhere else than hone. Thanks for the help