How to: Hardwire install dash cam (VW Golf) or: access fuse box, A pillar, & courtesy light

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @CraigsDIY
    @CraigsDIY  5 лет назад

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  • @MrJoelnewb
    @MrJoelnewb 3 года назад +18

    Currently in the process of doing this to my GTI. Following both your videos (this and the wiring vid linked in the description). These are great, very detailed instructions. Thanks!
    I would recommend being VERY careful when removing the little tab on the A frame that says "Airbag". Mine snapped super easily about two minutes ago 😅. Seems like something that would be cheap to replace or I might just glue it back after. But be careful!!!
    Edit: This has taken WAY longer than expected. Please note, this video makes it look much easier than it is haha. Getting the wires under the light fixture from the windshield, and feeding the wire through the roof takes FOREVER. But I still would have never been able to do this without great guidance in the video. If you're reading this, feel free to ask me if you're stuck on something because I probably made every mistake possible 😂. I'm sure ill see the notification and try to reply.

    • @AhmedSam
      @AhmedSam 2 года назад

      I'm about to do in my golf too, waiting for the dashcam to arrive, can i know what wire have you used to find your way from the light fixture to the A pillar? i can't find anything similar to buy

    • @MrJoelnewb
      @MrJoelnewb 2 года назад +4

      @@AhmedSam the cord in the package that came with the camera was long enough. I used an old wire hanger to guide it through and believe me, it took forever to get it right. He makes it look way easier than it really is. You might want to find someone to help, would have been easier with a second set of hands. I was doing it alone in the dark during a power outage which also didn't help

    • @AhmedSam
      @AhmedSam 2 года назад

      @@MrJoelnewb thanks for the hints pal. was planning to do it tomorrow after work, also in the dark lol. Will push it to the weekend

    • @MrJoelnewb
      @MrJoelnewb 2 года назад +2

      @@AhmedSam yes I would recommend waiting until you have a full day or two days just in case. Once you tear everything open you can't really use your car until it's done and closed back up

  • @msntung
    @msntung 2 года назад +9

    Don't forge to disconnect your car battery prior to the installation of the dash cam. You don't want your airbag to give you a scare.

  • @JACQUESFLEMAY
    @JACQUESFLEMAY Месяц назад +1

    So nicely done and explained!! Thanks!

  • @billywhizz98
    @billywhizz98 5 лет назад +7

    Brilliant video and nice and neatly installed the way I would do mine out of sight and the camera is nicely out of the way it’s similar to the Audi set up

  • @go1og2le3su4xxx
    @go1og2le3su4xxx 3 года назад +2

    Attention plugging one SAE cable into another inverses the cables (black becomes red and vice versa). In your case things worked fine since you plug 3 cables and you re-inverse them.
    Other than that great video. Thank you !

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  3 года назад

      I'm only using 1 SAE connector, with the 'plug' side wired correctly. The 'socket' side (hot) must have the exposed connector as negative.

  • @a.r7123
    @a.r7123 3 года назад +2

    I just recently installed my dash cam for MK5 golf. This video helped me soo much. Best dash cam hard wiring video in RUclips. 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥 TOP Video 📹

    • @x_Toni_x
      @x_Toni_x 2 года назад +1

      Ah please help me, where in the fuse box do I plug in the red and yellow (blonde that's used to working on An easy Mk3🤦🏼‍♀️)

    • @a.r7123
      @a.r7123 2 года назад

      @@x_Toni_x red and yellow? I had mine wired to my cigarette fuse.

    • @x_Toni_x
      @x_Toni_x 2 года назад

      @@a.r7123 I have a black a red and a yellow wire, you need all 3 of you want park mode to work apparently... I've yet to see any videos on mk5 (I have old man jetta)

    • @a.r7123
      @a.r7123 2 года назад

      @@x_Toni_x ohh then I am not sure sorry, my one only had one red witch is Live and one balck which is the ground. And it worked . But I am not sure about the park mode

    • @x_Toni_x
      @x_Toni_x 2 года назад +1

      @@a.r7123 😩 thank you anyway

  • @aesirclassicpubgm8228
    @aesirclassicpubgm8228 3 года назад +1

    Thats a brilliant way to install dash cam. Luckily i have same mk6 golf gonna follow every step😁👍

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 4 года назад +2

    Excellent tutorial, great detail, and very high quality video angles/resolution! Thanks for making this, it will come in very handy when I do this on my Mk6 GTI.

  • @rexb83
    @rexb83 2 года назад

    Thanks Craig, your video helped me hardwire my Passat B7 2011 Navman dash cam.

  • @Sarah_C68
    @Sarah_C68 3 года назад +2

    what kind of cool bat cave driveway do you have lol and where do you live looks lovely . Thanks for this video going to wire in a dash cam into my Golf this weekend . Never had one before so this vid super helpful. Cheers from Vancouver Canada !

  • @DJCrisisUK
    @DJCrisisUK 5 лет назад +1

    I see you flexing with the Stanley Rogers cutlery 😌😋. Great vid, detailed excellently 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @massalitin
    @massalitin 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Craig

  • @bacaluiry929
    @bacaluiry929 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice job...Thx.

  • @seanwallace1972
    @seanwallace1972 4 месяца назад +1

    Another great video

  • @maync1
    @maync1 3 года назад +1

    Neat video and so well spoken.

  • @realtimecartravel
    @realtimecartravel 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent video.

  • @crazynassim
    @crazynassim 3 года назад +1

    very helpful thanks

  • @coachgkap
    @coachgkap 8 месяцев назад

    I have the SEL package on a 2015 Jetta TDI so the Fender speaker is mounted in the a-pillar trim on the (US) driver's side. And, I cannot, for the life of me, find a tutorial covering any special concerns/processes for this.

  • @drdoller07
    @drdoller07 4 года назад +2

    Hi, thanks for the great informed videos, my Camera has a rear cam too (Parking Mode) so when attaching to the fuse box I'll need a constant live feed will I? I believe u said

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  4 года назад +2

      Yes, watch my other video on installing a front & rear cam with park mode. You will need a permanent live plus an ACC or ignition circuit. ruclips.net/video/bAE4gbzCXJE/видео.html

    • @drdoller07
      @drdoller07 4 года назад +1

      @@CraigsDIY that's awesome thank for the reply 🤘

  • @kaiyresaunders7545
    @kaiyresaunders7545 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant

  • @jackMcRyder
    @jackMcRyder 4 года назад

    Whoa. Quality or what.
    So on the driver's side there is no front-side curtain airbag there but in the passenger's side A-pillar the airbag is present inside?

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  4 года назад

      Both sides have them, they are different shapes.

  • @kevperko7267
    @kevperko7267 4 года назад +1

    Hi there great video, I’ve got mine in the cigarette fuse slot is the fuse slot you are using better and also what is the second slot in from your left used for, mine is empty cheers Kev

  • @rizwannato3435
    @rizwannato3435 2 года назад +1

    It is so hard to put the A pillar back in place . Do you have any advice? After 40min of wiggling around I cannot put it back on the bottom clip

    • @kushalsonigra2001
      @kushalsonigra2001 10 месяцев назад

      Did you get anywhere with this, just tried this yesterday and can't get the trim in place!!!

  • @sonder1097
    @sonder1097 3 года назад

    5:51
    :(
    I do have a parking mode camera and a Golf MK6, fuse box is identical to mine but I have not managed to find a constant power fuse- no luck either with the fuse box under the hood.

    • @x_Toni_x
      @x_Toni_x 2 года назад

      Did you ever find it?

  • @wgcpfc
    @wgcpfc 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video. Very informative and easy to follow! Is your golf an import from Japan?

  • @seanwallace1972
    @seanwallace1972 4 месяца назад

    With dash cans,regardless of make /model,do they record anything said by any body with in the car eg passengers

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  4 месяца назад

      Usually you can easily switch the mic on/off.

  • @millbrae1
    @millbrae1 4 года назад

    Good video.

  • @Slothdeman
    @Slothdeman 3 года назад

    Why did you add a ground ?
    Do you advise this?
    I have a RoadHawk DC-1 Dashcam and I want to fuse tap to my Golf Mk4
    Could you advise weather I just fuse tap with a 10 and just have to direct to the dashcam?
    Cheers

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  3 года назад

      The ground is your negative.

  • @fatihakcay7287
    @fatihakcay7287 4 года назад

    Can i use any empty fuse Spot?

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.9347 4 года назад

    Any problems with the golf yet?

    • @CraigsDIY
      @CraigsDIY  4 года назад +1

      Nothing major

    • @danielfl.9347
      @danielfl.9347 4 года назад

      @@CraigsDIY Nice to know. Looks like its in really good condition

    • @bryan-bd7tl
      @bryan-bd7tl Год назад

      Great video do you know the size of the fuse tap that will fit having difficulty in identifying the correct one