@@EV-olution don’t you have to ensure the current flows through the fuse before it gets to your new tap rather than bypass the fuse if the tap is on the current side?
@@EV-olution I think I’m using the wrong language, but from what I have read there is a correct direction and an incorrect direction to put in a fuse tap. One way places the two fuses in series and the other places them in parallel with implications for load on the wires. This my not matter with small amperages I suppose.
Thanks for 7+ hrs of effort from your end. I could get mine 3ch a229 plus today. Took around 2.5hrs. Have watched your video multiple times before starting the installation.. still broke one clip behind the mirror 😜
Thx for your video, I Did it in 2 hours.Thanks to your hard work, I did it from the front to the back. Very happy with your hard work, ik made mine much easier. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I am glad that I could help, and that your installation went well. If I were to do it again I would start from the front as well. Thanks for watching my video, I appreciate it.
This looks extremely involved and I may end up going with two separate dash cams for front and rear since there is the 12v outlet in the trunk. Either way, thank you so much for your time and commitment to making this video!!!
It really isn't that bad once you get into it. My problem was that I had 4 cameras to manage while I did it. If I was only installing the camera it would have been about 2 hours of work and, in my opinion, is well worth the effort.
Must say a HUGE THANK YOU for this video. Because of the tips and tricks (and dead ends) you spent time discovering I managed to fit my NextBase dash cam in less than an hour. Things you discovered, like the door seal pulling away, were invaluable. Also I made sure to check my cable length before I started to to route along the floor, and luckily it was the perfect length. I also started at the front and worked backwards which made it easier for my dash cam (NextBase) as it uses an HDMI connector into the dashcam from the rear camera, versus a jack on the other side, so getting it through the grommet on the trunk door wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
I am glad my video was helpful and that your installation went well. Next time I install one I will probably start from the front as well. Thanks for watching.
This was a great video. I'm having a dash cam installed tomorrow and wanted to have an idea of how it should be done. Your honesty and authenticity is refreshing and encouraging and your presentation style makes the video enjoyable to watch..not that I was taking any enjoyment from your pain. 🙂
😂 not a problem, you can laugh at my pain because once it was done I had a good laugh as well 😎. I am glad my video was helpful and that you liked how it presents the information; I try to say it like it is. I also appreciate your comment and compliment. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.
That was truly a labor of love. I was planning on buying a dashcam with front and rear cameras. Your video just talked me out of it. I will just do the front camera. Appreciate the video though.
Thank you very much. It was a pain in the arse to do but I really wanted the rear camera; not just for when I am driving, but also for the parking mode. I think it is worth the effort if you have the time and patience. Thanks again.
Thanks for this really helpful - i found that you dont need to remove the trim at the back you can prod a metal coat hanger through the trim to get to the connector to the boot.
Thank you very much. It was not easy, especially with having to manage all of the cameras, but I really wanted to show what is involved and the potential roadblocks.
About to do mine tomorrow - I took the opposite approach when I last fitted one (to a Ford Focus Mk 3) and started from the front and worked by way back, stowing unused cable in the boot liner. Might be a tip. Helps to coil it and tape it at opposite ends of the coil as well to stop rattling.
Thank you very much! Just for context, if I had not had 4 cameras and a video to make, this is a 2 hour job. Just in case you feel like giving it a try 😎
I have fitted the BlackVue range to a number of cars, which is a similar setup to your camera. I normally would feed the cable from the car out to the trunk door, this means you only need to feed a small amount of cable through the grommet, rather than have to pull the entire length through it.
Yes they are Nice vehicles, however I will not buy a car that I Cant have service at the local Ki a or Hyundai due to no experience servicing EV. On top of that, Hyundai wants you To service the car every 10,000 km, why? Had a 2019 Ionic full BEV, which was a great car, however when I found out they could not find the problem with the car, sold it at a loss & bought a Tesla M3 LR, RWD & complete satisfaction, especially for the Supercharger on the Road, to which the Korean dont have.
In the mid eighties I used to install vehicle alarms and (pre key fob remotes) had to drill holes in the bodywork; ) along with the PIR (passive infrared) sensors I installed 100s if not 1000s and it's the reason I'll get professionals to do installs on modern vehicles; ) as trims along with the ever decreasing panel/trim gaps mean your looking at a whole world of pain. Let the dealers break the trims and one time use clips and enjoy the world go by. I'd rather walk over nails than attempt these installs. Cheers
For some reason I just saw your comment from 3 months ago! I don't know why it did not appear in my RUclips studio until now. The trim gaps are very small and it was a huge pain, but I can honestly say that if I was not using multiple cameras, and just doing the installation, it would have been a pretty easy job.
Having to pull apart all the plastic trim and insulating rubber seals is very intimidating. It would have been nice to have, but didn't install a rear view camera on my Niro because of all the work required and fear of breaking things.
I can tell you that I was very nervous when I installed it in my Niro EV, but having already done it in my Niro I was very confident with the EV6. The issue I encountered is that the panels are far more difficult to remove and I was not able to remove the trunk trim, which made it more difficult to install. It can, however, be done with patience and hot weather to make the plastic flexible, as shown in the video.
Also, I installed the wiring in my ev6 without removing the panels. All I did was squeeze the wire into the same gaps without removing the seal or panels. The only panel I did remove was the one in the trunk. No other panels or rubber seals.
The big problem with not hiding the wires up in the roof is that the side airbags will shoot the wire out like a bullet if your ever have an impact. That could harm your passengers badly. I strongly suggest installing the wire behind the airbags.
I've noticed you have a Soul EV. I'd love to hear a summary of your experience with your Soul EV, how many miles / charge, any battery degradation, pros & cons compared to Niro, relative value as a used car...
When I had bought my previous car, the 2019 Niro EV, my wife got rid of her minivan and bought the 2019 Soul EV and has loved it. 3.5 years later the car has been flawless and only has 35,000km on it. The car is rated for 180km of range but right now, even though my wife drives more highway than before, she is getting 220km per charge! My Niro EV was, and my EV6 now is, the car that we use for long trips, but with the charging infrastructure we have here in Québec the Soul EV could easily be used for longer trips as long as you plan the stops with an app like ABRP. In the current market the Soul EV is still worth about what my wife paid for in 2019 when factoring in the government rebates she got! Which is ridiculous in my mind. I should make a video about it, but until then I hope this info answers your questions.
KIA and other manufacturers that have these cameras install need to borrow a model 3 and see how sentry mode works and update their code accordingly. Nice job but that’s a fair amount of effort.
In Korea or seems that they have a mode that you can use, just not here in North America. As for the work involved, if I had not had 4 cameras to manage I could have got it done on about 2 hours.
I paid the (Kia) dealership to... deal with the installation. Just checked now, and the 6m rear cam cable is drawn a tiny bit differently from your first try. From 12:42 they seem to have gotten it under the tiny rear window there, kinda towards the release mechanisms for the seats (seen from under the rubber around the door frame). It goes under some red mechanism in there: between it and the inside wall. They also used different fuses (I provided them with fuse taps too, for my own sake just in case): P/SEAT DRV and 7 module. At any rate, there was enough cable to mount the cam on the right side of the central box thing on the window there, where it's recommended (not sure if it was in your case). However, this box/pillar blocks a little bit of the left view on the camera, specifically a bit below the center of the screen almost to the bottom. Unfortunately there's not enough cable to get it to where you placed your cam, which I'd probably like better, and I'm definitely not going to spend time re-routing the cable through the roof. Otherwise, why did I pay for the installation? lol. Might try a small extender cable even though Viofo claims that won't work (a reddit thread suggests otherwise), but most likely I'll just keep it as is. I got the Viofo 129 Pro Duo btw.
At least you didn't have to deal with the hassle of doing it yourself. I do prefer having the camera centered like I did with mine though. There is no reason to not put it there as it does not interfere with visibility not the camera in the mirror housing. They probably put it there because the wire was to short and they did not want to do what I did 😎
The integrated sensors and camera are much higher up in the windshield, so no issues there. So far I really like this dashcam. Very good image quality for the price and has worked perfectly since installation.
Did the reroute and installed the cam on the black box instead. Mostly painless, but I'm sure I'd have a harder time if I didn't use feeding thongs to help me, especially through the center pillar (which I didn't have to pop off or anything). Much happier with the view now!
Looks like a nightmare. I will have to pay a shop to tuck the wires...like I did for my first camera. I did some of the work myself...but I don't have the time and patience to do all of that.
@@EV-olution, what is your advice by the Kia Niro. The cables of the rear cam by the airbags as you did with the ev6, or through the doorsteps low? The cable is 6 m long. Tomorrow I will receive my dashcam so I will listen to your advice. 😂
@@erwinvincken9393 I had the same issue in my Niro as I did with the EV6, so I suggest passing behind the airbags at the top, or ordering the longer cable and passing at the bottom.
There was a time when you had to fit your own radio into a car, then your own satnav, both now factory fitted. Dashcams are now so popular for aftersale fitting, I'm surprised that, as far as I know, only Tesla fit during manufacture.
You are 100% correct, and I remember the trouble we would go to to swap the radio and speakers in the late 80s just to get better sound. I am so glad those days are over, but installing this dashcam reminded me of it. It is a pain to do with the rear camera. I wish cars would come with the cameras that could be used as dashcams like Tesla.
Thanks for doing this. I was waiting for your to post your video before i attempted the rear camera myself. What do you think about doing the installation in reverse? ie from the front to the back, that way the excess cable can be in the back hatch door, coil it up and hot glue it to the metal hatch. I am powering my dashcam from the rear-view mirror. bought a 10 pin connector and buck converter from aliexpress, that way you don't need to run power from they fuse box. the down side of that is the camera only comes on when the car is on. i can live with that.
Installing from front to back is an interesting idea. I would wrap the extra wire in electrical tape and try to make it immobile in the hatch, but I am not sure if that would work with the extra length. Although you could try running it in between the metal parts. The nice thing is that you could test it by winding the wire, taping it, then shoving it in the hatch before doing the installation, to find out. I am concerned about rattle though. As for the camera power connector, two things: (01) as you indicated, you lose parking mode and for me that is a no-go. (02) I would be concerned about an uncertified Aliexpress part being installed on my EV6. Especially since the mirror housing contains lots of sensors, the HDA camera, etc. I prefer the hardwire kit for my needs.
@@EV-olution i installed the rear camera wire from front to back and it worked well. The excess cable was coiled up and stuck to the metal of the rear hatch with 3M duct tape, so it won't rattle. There is plenty of space back there under the plastic cover. The connector on the rear-camera cable i used was slightly different to yours - it looked like a 3.5mm stereo (with 4 wires) at front end and a tubular connector at the rear, so it would have been easier to route front to back. re the power, there is a commercial kit called a dongar which connects to the mirror connector, but costs $AUD90 delivered. i did the same with $AUD8 of parts. i checked the current output and on a 12v battery before installing. it has been working without issue.
Did you notice any power draw when the car is parked? I'm about ready to install a dash cam and I have the harness that will shut the camera off when the battery gets to a certain voltage. Great video on the tuxmats.
In parking mode the camera is always on, so yes, it does draw power. I have a solution that I will be making a video about. I just got the box on Friday.
Would hiding the cable in between the rubber seal and the headliner along the top of the doors interfere with airbags? I’m guessing that’s why you didn’t do that?
Pourquoi ne pas avoir fait courir le câble USB le long du pavillon de toit dès le début ? Et une connection wifi entre l'avant et l'arrière ne supprimerait-il pas tout le pénible câblage ?
Il semble que vous n'avez pas écouté la vidéo 😉 C'est ce que j'ai fait. Les instructions indiquent de ne pas le faire pour les airbags, mais il y a une façon sécuritaire de le faire.
Slightly off-topic, but nevertheless interesting: I see that you've installed your OBD2 dongle outside of the fuse box, which is a good idea since it would be impossible to close the fuse box lid with an installed OBD dongle. What kind of a fixture did you use to install the OBD socket as shown at 1:00:40 in your video? I'd like to replicate this in my EV6.
@@EV-olution Thanks for your reply! So your EV6 US version is different from the European version. By default, the OBD port in my EV6 GT-line is just below the fuse box, but behind the fuse box lid where the rectangular cutout is. I'll have to check if mine also has a cutout where your OBD port is - would be logical in terms of manufacturing economy.
I am actually Canadian, so it is a Canadian EV6, but the OBD2 port should be the same in all of North America. Although historically there are differences between Canadian and US Kia versions. Let me know what you find in yours, I am curious.
Thank you very much. I have experience with "wireless" backup cameras. I had made a video about one a while ago, but the manufacturer did not play fair with Canadian pricing after I made the video so I never promoted the video. Those solutions are never truely wireless because power has to come from somewhere and the installation was complex, far more than you would think. Between that solution and this one, I prefer this one for the reliability and similar complexity of installation. If I had not had to deal with multiple cameras during the installation of this dashcam I could have done it in about 2 hours.
Hi - great video - thanks for posting. Did the hardwire kit come with a voltage selector box in the cable - if so, what have you set it to for the EV6?
Thank you very much. You can see a picture of the hardwire kit on my "Products I Use" Web page. It has a voltage selector and I left it at the default voltage (lowest setting I think, I can't remember and it is under the dash and it is raining right now). Here is my Web page: www.ev-olution.ca/products-i-use-ev6
Hello , did you consider using a dongar adapter ? What would be the downside of using one of those because the NextBase622 has it's own internal power for the parking mode !? Looks like it would make the connection portion of the installation much simpler!
Hi, regarding which fuse point to use, I noticed from the manual, that there are three spare fuse points (two 10A, one 15A). Any reason these points weren't used instead? My other question is, my dash cam will come with a 6m cable for the rear cam, will that be long enough? Cheers.
The spare fuse locations are not powered, they are just slots for spare fuses. The T130 rear wire is only 4m long so the 6m cable you have should be far more than needed.
In Korea it would seem that the cameras can be used, but not in North America, that is why I installed my dashcam setup. I have had a dashcam in my cars for over 15 years and would not go without one, so for me it was worth the effort.
I understand. @@EV-olution I find it frustrating that it boils down to US protectionism that limits the functionality of my vehicle. It's extremely frustrating because on 'MERICAN highways, you HAVE to have a dashcam to protect your interests. You'd think an Insurance Lobby would be all over using this function on newer cars to push for a change - but then Lobbyists only work for the oligarchs in the US. 💯
@@ColeDowden I get your frustration. I also wish the manufacturers would be madated to offer this feature since it is a security issue. Until then, I will be installing dashcams in my cars 😎
The nice thing about a dual, or triple camera, is that the GPS data and time stamp are on all of the video streams and everything is syncronized when you view the video files, but I get what you mean.
The Dongar adapter makes things easier, but does not allow for parking mode since the power source at the mirror is switched off when you power off the car. If you require parking mode like I do, then hardwire is the only option.
Correct, the 4 cameras do not function as dashcams. You can learn more about it in my first video about this product. ruclips.net/video/Da07XduQvss/видео.html
If I had bought a Tesla I would have no buttons, which I prefer, I would not have an AWD hatchback, because at the time the Dual Motor Model Y was much more expensive, I would not have had a local service center, and the list goes on. I am very happy with installing a dashcam in my EV6, which has won multiple awards including car of the year 😎
Did you determine the direction of current through the fuse before deciding the orientation of replacement?
I don't think the direction of current is relevant with regards to the fuses and fuse taps.
@@EV-olution don’t you have to ensure the current flows through the fuse before it gets to your new tap rather than bypass the fuse if the tap is on the current side?
@@EV-olution i.imgur.com/Un7grxKl.jpg
A fuse tap does not bypass anything, it acts as a wire splice.
@@EV-olution I think I’m using the wrong language, but from what I have read there is a correct direction and an incorrect direction to put in a fuse tap. One way places the two fuses in series and the other places them in parallel with implications for load on the wires. This my not matter with small amperages I suppose.
Thanks for 7+ hrs of effort from your end. I could get mine 3ch a229 plus today. Took around 2.5hrs. Have watched your video multiple times before starting the installation.. still broke one clip behind the mirror 😜
You are very welcome. I am glad I could help. One clip is not terrible. I had one fall off and just left it, it's no big deal 😎
@@EV-olution once again. Thanks a lot for your hardwork. Good luck with the upcoming videos!!
thanks for the video, the wife should take delivery of her Ev6 week on Wednesday so i shall be following your video
Congratulations on your wife's choice of car, great choice 😎
Thx for your video, I Did it in 2 hours.Thanks to your hard work, I did it from the front to the back.
Very happy with your hard work, ik made mine much easier.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
I am glad that I could help, and that your installation went well. If I were to do it again I would start from the front as well. Thanks for watching my video, I appreciate it.
This looks extremely involved and I may end up going with two separate dash cams for front and rear since there is the 12v outlet in the trunk. Either way, thank you so much for your time and commitment to making this video!!!
It really isn't that bad once you get into it. My problem was that I had 4 cameras to manage while I did it. If I was only installing the camera it would have been about 2 hours of work and, in my opinion, is well worth the effort.
@@EV-olution Ah 2ish hours is definitely well worth it! I'll more than likely be pursuing this in that case, thank you!
Must say a HUGE THANK YOU for this video. Because of the tips and tricks (and dead ends) you spent time discovering I managed to fit my NextBase dash cam in less than an hour.
Things you discovered, like the door seal pulling away, were invaluable. Also I made sure to check my cable length before I started to to route along the floor, and luckily it was the perfect length.
I also started at the front and worked backwards which made it easier for my dash cam (NextBase) as it uses an HDMI connector into the dashcam from the rear camera, versus a jack on the other side, so getting it through the grommet on the trunk door wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
I am glad my video was helpful and that your installation went well. Next time I install one I will probably start from the front as well. Thanks for watching.
This was a great video. I'm having a dash cam installed tomorrow and wanted to have an idea of how it should be done. Your honesty and authenticity is refreshing and encouraging and your presentation style makes the video enjoyable to watch..not that I was taking any enjoyment from your pain. 🙂
😂 not a problem, you can laugh at my pain because once it was done I had a good laugh as well 😎. I am glad my video was helpful and that you liked how it presents the information; I try to say it like it is. I also appreciate your comment and compliment. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.
That was truly a labor of love. I was planning on buying a dashcam with front and rear cameras. Your video just talked me out of it. I will just do the front camera. Appreciate the video though.
Thank you very much. It was a pain in the arse to do but I really wanted the rear camera; not just for when I am driving, but also for the parking mode. I think it is worth the effort if you have the time and patience. Thanks again.
Thanks for this really helpful - i found that you dont need to remove the trim at the back you can prod a metal coat hanger through the trim to get to the connector to the boot.
I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Excellent! Hard work and some frustration, but determination coupled with really good workmanship.
Thank you very much. It was not easy, especially with having to manage all of the cameras, but I really wanted to show what is involved and the potential roadblocks.
About to do mine tomorrow - I took the opposite approach when I last fitted one (to a Ford Focus Mk 3) and started from the front and worked by way back, stowing unused cable in the boot liner. Might be a tip. Helps to coil it and tape it at opposite ends of the coil as well to stop rattling.
I hope your installation went well.
Great Video! Convinced me 100% not to try it myself.
Thank you very much! Just for context, if I had not had 4 cameras and a video to make, this is a 2 hour job. Just in case you feel like giving it a try 😎
@@EV-olution 100% positive I'd break something or not be able to put it back together.
@@jdshin2012 understood
Bravo pour votre patience. Excellent vidéo. Merci pour votre travail.
Merci pour votre commentaire, j'apprécie beaucoup.
I have fitted the BlackVue range to a number of cars, which is a similar setup to your camera. I normally would feed the cable from the car out to the trunk door, this means you only need to feed a small amount of cable through the grommet, rather than have to pull the entire length through it.
Thank you. Next time, if there is one, I will try front to back.
Yes they are Nice vehicles, however I will not buy a car that I Cant have service at the local Ki a or Hyundai due to no experience servicing EV. On top of that, Hyundai wants you To service the car every 10,000 km, why? Had a 2019 Ionic full BEV, which was a great car, however when I found out they could not find the problem with the car, sold it at a loss & bought a Tesla M3 LR, RWD & complete satisfaction, especially for the Supercharger on the Road, to which the Korean dont have.
In the mid eighties I used to install vehicle alarms and (pre key fob remotes) had to drill holes in the bodywork; ) along with the PIR (passive infrared) sensors I installed 100s if not 1000s and it's the reason I'll get professionals to do installs on modern vehicles; ) as trims along with the ever decreasing panel/trim gaps mean your looking at a whole world of pain. Let the dealers break the trims and one time use clips and enjoy the world go by. I'd rather walk over nails than attempt these installs. Cheers
For some reason I just saw your comment from 3 months ago! I don't know why it did not appear in my RUclips studio until now. The trim gaps are very small and it was a huge pain, but I can honestly say that if I was not using multiple cameras, and just doing the installation, it would have been a pretty easy job.
Having to pull apart all the plastic trim and insulating rubber seals is very intimidating. It would have been nice to have, but didn't install a rear view camera on my Niro because of all the work required and fear of breaking things.
I can tell you that I was very nervous when I installed it in my Niro EV, but having already done it in my Niro I was very confident with the EV6. The issue I encountered is that the panels are far more difficult to remove and I was not able to remove the trunk trim, which made it more difficult to install. It can, however, be done with patience and hot weather to make the plastic flexible, as shown in the video.
No kidding it be great if it was an option to have them installed while buying the car
Also, I installed the wiring in my ev6 without removing the panels. All I did was squeeze the wire into the same gaps without removing the seal or panels. The only panel I did remove was the one in the trunk. No other panels or rubber seals.
The big problem with not hiding the wires up in the roof is that the side airbags will shoot the wire out like a bullet if your ever have an impact. That could harm your passengers badly. I strongly suggest installing the wire behind the airbags.
I've noticed you have a Soul EV. I'd love to hear a summary of your experience with your Soul EV, how many miles / charge, any battery degradation, pros & cons compared to Niro, relative value as a used car...
When I had bought my previous car, the 2019 Niro EV, my wife got rid of her minivan and bought the 2019 Soul EV and has loved it. 3.5 years later the car has been flawless and only has 35,000km on it. The car is rated for 180km of range but right now, even though my wife drives more highway than before, she is getting 220km per charge! My Niro EV was, and my EV6 now is, the car that we use for long trips, but with the charging infrastructure we have here in Québec the Soul EV could easily be used for longer trips as long as you plan the stops with an app like ABRP. In the current market the Soul EV is still worth about what my wife paid for in 2019 when factoring in the government rebates she got! Which is ridiculous in my mind. I should make a video about it, but until then I hope this info answers your questions.
KIA and other manufacturers that have these cameras install need to borrow a model 3 and see how sentry mode works and update their code accordingly. Nice job but that’s a fair amount of effort.
In Korea or seems that they have a mode that you can use, just not here in North America. As for the work involved, if I had not had 4 cameras to manage I could have got it done on about 2 hours.
I paid the (Kia) dealership to... deal with the installation. Just checked now, and the 6m rear cam cable is drawn a tiny bit differently from your first try. From 12:42 they seem to have gotten it under the tiny rear window there, kinda towards the release mechanisms for the seats (seen from under the rubber around the door frame). It goes under some red mechanism in there: between it and the inside wall. They also used different fuses (I provided them with fuse taps too, for my own sake just in case): P/SEAT DRV and 7 module.
At any rate, there was enough cable to mount the cam on the right side of the central box thing on the window there, where it's recommended (not sure if it was in your case). However, this box/pillar blocks a little bit of the left view on the camera, specifically a bit below the center of the screen almost to the bottom. Unfortunately there's not enough cable to get it to where you placed your cam, which I'd probably like better, and I'm definitely not going to spend time re-routing the cable through the roof. Otherwise, why did I pay for the installation? lol. Might try a small extender cable even though Viofo claims that won't work (a reddit thread suggests otherwise), but most likely I'll just keep it as is.
I got the Viofo 129 Pro Duo btw.
At least you didn't have to deal with the hassle of doing it yourself. I do prefer having the camera centered like I did with mine though. There is no reason to not put it there as it does not interfere with visibility not the camera in the mirror housing. They probably put it there because the wire was to short and they did not want to do what I did 😎
The integrated sensors and camera are much higher up in the windshield, so no issues there. So far I really like this dashcam. Very good image quality for the price and has worked perfectly since installation.
Did the reroute and installed the cam on the black box instead. Mostly painless, but I'm sure I'd have a harder time if I didn't use feeding thongs to help me, especially through the center pillar (which I didn't have to pop off or anything). Much happier with the view now!
Looks like a nightmare. I will have to pay a shop to tuck the wires...like I did for my first camera. I did some of the work myself...but I don't have the time and patience to do all of that.
I fully understand what you mean. This is not the kind of job I would want to do again. At least not while managing 3 cameras to make a video.
Hello, thank you for the video. It gonna make it a bit easier for me. Do you also recorder the installation of the Kia Niro?
I only made a video of the EV6, but the Niro should be fairly similar.
@@EV-olution, what is your advice by the Kia Niro. The cables of the rear cam by the airbags as you did with the ev6, or through the doorsteps low? The cable is 6 m long. Tomorrow I will receive my dashcam so I will listen to your advice. 😂
@@erwinvincken9393 I had the same issue in my Niro as I did with the EV6, so I suggest passing behind the airbags at the top, or ordering the longer cable and passing at the bottom.
@@EV-olutionthank you so much
There was a time when you had to fit your own radio into a car, then your own satnav, both now factory fitted. Dashcams are now so popular for aftersale fitting, I'm surprised that, as far as I know, only Tesla fit during manufacture.
You are 100% correct, and I remember the trouble we would go to to swap the radio and speakers in the late 80s just to get better sound. I am so glad those days are over, but installing this dashcam reminded me of it. It is a pain to do with the rear camera. I wish cars would come with the cameras that could be used as dashcams like Tesla.
Thanks for doing this. I was waiting for your to post your video before i attempted the rear camera myself.
What do you think about doing the installation in reverse? ie from the front to the back, that way the excess cable can be in the back hatch door, coil it up and hot glue it to the metal hatch.
I am powering my dashcam from the rear-view mirror. bought a 10 pin connector and buck converter from aliexpress, that way you don't need to run power from they fuse box. the down side of that is the camera only comes on when the car is on. i can live with that.
Installing from front to back is an interesting idea. I would wrap the extra wire in electrical tape and try to make it immobile in the hatch, but I am not sure if that would work with the extra length. Although you could try running it in between the metal parts. The nice thing is that you could test it by winding the wire, taping it, then shoving it in the hatch before doing the installation, to find out. I am concerned about rattle though.
As for the camera power connector, two things: (01) as you indicated, you lose parking mode and for me that is a no-go. (02) I would be concerned about an uncertified Aliexpress part being installed on my EV6. Especially since the mirror housing contains lots of sensors, the HDA camera, etc. I prefer the hardwire kit for my needs.
@@EV-olution i installed the rear camera wire from front to back and it worked well. The excess cable was coiled up and stuck to the metal of the rear hatch with 3M duct tape, so it won't rattle. There is plenty of space back there under the plastic cover. The connector on the rear-camera cable i used was slightly different to yours - it looked like a 3.5mm stereo (with 4 wires) at front end and a tubular connector at the rear, so it would have been easier to route front to back.
re the power, there is a commercial kit called a dongar which connects to the mirror connector, but costs $AUD90 delivered. i did the same with $AUD8 of parts. i checked the current output and on a 12v battery before installing. it has been working without issue.
Did you notice any power draw when the car is parked? I'm about ready to install a dash cam and I have the harness that will shut the camera off when the battery gets to a certain voltage. Great video on the tuxmats.
In parking mode the camera is always on, so yes, it does draw power. I have a solution that I will be making a video about. I just got the box on Friday.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it.
Would hiding the cable in between the rubber seal and the headliner along the top of the doors interfere with airbags? I’m guessing that’s why you didn’t do that?
There is a chance that it would interfere, so anything below the airbags was a no-go for me.
Pourquoi ne pas avoir fait courir le câble USB le long du pavillon de toit dès le début ? Et une connection wifi entre l'avant et l'arrière ne supprimerait-il pas tout le pénible câblage ?
Il semble que vous n'avez pas écouté la vidéo 😉 C'est ce que j'ai fait. Les instructions indiquent de ne pas le faire pour les airbags, mais il y a une façon sécuritaire de le faire.
I feel yer pain I was a panel eater in 84 did it for 20 years
Have you heard of the Dongar Technologies Dash Cam Power Adapter? No need to run wires for the front camera.
Yes, but that would not give power for parking mode. To be honest, the front cable takes 10 minutes to install, so it is not a problem.
Slightly off-topic, but nevertheless interesting:
I see that you've installed your OBD2 dongle outside of the fuse box, which is a good idea since it would be impossible to close the fuse box lid with an installed OBD dongle. What kind of a fixture did you use to install the OBD socket as shown at 1:00:40 in your video? I'd like to replicate this in my EV6.
The OBD2 port on the EV6 points downwards, and is not in the fuse box, but below it. Nothing needed, I just plugged in my adapter.
@@EV-olution Thanks for your reply! So your EV6 US version is different from the European version. By default, the OBD port in my EV6 GT-line is just below the fuse box, but behind the fuse box lid where the rectangular cutout is. I'll have to check if mine also has a cutout where your OBD port is - would be logical in terms of manufacturing economy.
I am actually Canadian, so it is a Canadian EV6, but the OBD2 port should be the same in all of North America. Although historically there are differences between Canadian and US Kia versions. Let me know what you find in yours, I am curious.
Great job! Did you consider doing wireless cameras?
Thank you very much. I have experience with "wireless" backup cameras. I had made a video about one a while ago, but the manufacturer did not play fair with Canadian pricing after I made the video so I never promoted the video. Those solutions are never truely wireless because power has to come from somewhere and the installation was complex, far more than you would think. Between that solution and this one, I prefer this one for the reliability and similar complexity of installation. If I had not had to deal with multiple cameras during the installation of this dashcam I could have done it in about 2 hours.
@@EV-olution Thank you for this info. I have the exact same model/color EV6 as you and will use your guide when installing mine.
Hi - great video - thanks for posting. Did the hardwire kit come with a voltage selector box in the cable - if so, what have you set it to for the EV6?
Thank you very much. You can see a picture of the hardwire kit on my "Products I Use" Web page. It has a voltage selector and I left it at the default voltage (lowest setting I think, I can't remember and it is under the dash and it is raining right now). Here is my Web page: www.ev-olution.ca/products-i-use-ev6
thanks for this, it was both entertaining and amusing to watch.
My pleasure, and thank you 😎
Hello , did you consider using a dongar adapter ? What would be the downside of using one of those because the NextBase622 has it's own internal power for the parking mode !? Looks like it would make the connection portion of the installation much simpler!
In my case the T130 requires external power for parking mode so I could not use the adapter you mention. It would make installation easier though.
How long was the wire? Bought the A229 which should be 6 meters, thinking of running it downward which you did at first if it is long enough 🤔
It is the default T130 wire, which I believe is 4 meters. This is as per the Viofo Q&A page for the T130.
Hi, regarding which fuse point to use, I noticed from the manual, that there are three spare fuse points (two 10A, one 15A). Any reason these points weren't used instead? My other question is, my dash cam will come with a 6m cable for the rear cam, will that be long enough? Cheers.
The spare fuse locations are not powered, they are just slots for spare fuses. The T130 rear wire is only 4m long so the 6m cable you have should be far more than needed.
This is unnecessarily complicated. WHY can't KIA release an update to run the cameras ALREADY installed all the time?
In Korea it would seem that the cameras can be used, but not in North America, that is why I installed my dashcam setup. I have had a dashcam in my cars for over 15 years and would not go without one, so for me it was worth the effort.
I understand. @@EV-olution I find it frustrating that it boils down to US protectionism that limits the functionality of my vehicle. It's extremely frustrating because on 'MERICAN highways, you HAVE to have a dashcam to protect your interests. You'd think an Insurance Lobby would be all over using this function on newer cars to push for a change - but then Lobbyists only work for the oligarchs in the US. 💯
@@ColeDowden I get your frustration. I also wish the manufacturers would be madated to offer this feature since it is a security issue. Until then, I will be installing dashcams in my cars 😎
i would just get a different, possibly cheaper camera for the rear. plug it directly into the cigarette lighter in the trunk.
The nice thing about a dual, or triple camera, is that the GPS data and time stamp are on all of the video streams and everything is syncronized when you view the video files, but I get what you mean.
This was painful
Yep. If I did not have all of my cameras to manage to record this, it would have been much easier.
Better buy a Dongar splitter
The Dongar adapter makes things easier, but does not allow for parking mode since the power source at the mirror is switched off when you power off the car. If you require parking mode like I do, then hardwire is the only option.
so, I'm assuming the EV6 don't have a dashcam, bugger.
Correct, the 4 cameras do not function as dashcams. You can learn more about it in my first video about this product.
ruclips.net/video/Da07XduQvss/видео.html
If you had bought a Tesla, you would not have to install a dashcam!
If I had bought a Tesla I would have no buttons, which I prefer, I would not have an AWD hatchback, because at the time the Dual Motor Model Y was much more expensive, I would not have had a local service center, and the list goes on. I am very happy with installing a dashcam in my EV6, which has won multiple awards including car of the year 😎