How to Install a Dash Cam and Make it Look Clean
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In this video I show installing a dash cam in the Mk4 Golf TDI I just got. Simple and clean install that can save you big money in case of an accident. Hope it helps :)
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the fact that car manufacturers in 2019 still don't include dashcams in their cars is mind boggling. it's not even an option.
Seriously though. Should come standard bruh.
Tesla model 3
I bought a 2015 that wasn't made with air conditioning. Things get worse 😭
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This is extremely wrong: you shouldn't pick any random fuse like that. You might attach your dashcam to an important fuse for ABS, or airbags and in case of dashcam burning your fuse you will risk your life on the road without even knowing it. Always check your fuse box schematic and pick a fuse for non important parts like electric mirrors, heated seats or in best case lighter port.
That’s exactly what I was thinking while watching, he didn’t even check which fuse he was disconnecting. 🤣
I was kind of thinking about it, but thank you for letting us know about and will definitely have this in mind when doing mine. Thanks!
What about if the car is too old that the fuse box doesn´t have a map no more. How can I figure out which fuse is from where?
@@noelcalderon2632 find a chart online, it's too risky to randomly remove fuses.
@@noelcalderon2632 there's manuals online that have the fuse box diagram. Or you could always pay a visit to the dealership and they could give you the chart as well.
Dash cams should come already installed in your automobile and insurance costs should be reduced because it actually makes the driver also drive more safely.
Ugh !! Agreeed
if they do that though there would be an unintended consequence by way of either police demanding they have access to it with or without your consent for whatever reason. it would be exploited to sell your information (because capitalism).
You really should secure the wires in the A pillar above your air bag so it is not in the way in case your air bag needs to deploy.
Yes, that was a travesty. It's a basic fact about doing that work. If you have gone to all the trouble of pulling the cover off (which you should), you should finish the job right by securing the wires so they stay behind the airbag. You don't want them interfering with the airbag's deployment path and timing.
I just did that yesterday when installing my dash cam in the front and today with the rear passenger airbag when installing the back-facing camera that connects to the front dash cam.
@@kentix417 yes, this 4:30 is not assuring.
One of the best step-by-step videos on this matter.
Get an Endurance SD card. It lasts much longer, the standard SD cards aren't meant to read and write as much as dash cams do.
That was great. Now I'm off to watch Road Rage-Pepper Spray Addition, human behavior that dash cams were practically made for!
Great video, its good practice to use a larger fuse to tap from, lager then 5A, the dash cam does not draw a lot but still better to run off a larger source. Also its good practice to tap from a non critical circuit, avoid fuel pumps, engine timing, gauge cluster etc, in case you do get an overload condition your dash cam doesn't hinder or disable your car, use something like heated seats, high beams if they are powered by ignition on.
What about if the car is too old that the fuse box doesn´t have a map no more. How can I figure out which fuse is from where?
@@noelcalderon2632 which car is it? there should be a wiring diagram available for almost any car, if you rally cant find a wiring diagram then the only way would be to use a multi meter and probe, i would try to find the running lights circuit and go off of that
Thanks for the video. Since you asked for suggestions, I'd like to suggest that you make an additional tutorial on how to hook up a second, rear-facing camera.
Good idea shortstack
This video was BY FAR the most informative and thorough video of its kind I have seen on RUclips. I now have the confidence and understanding to do this without hiring someone to do it. GREAT JOB young man! You really knocked it out of the park.
You can not run cables over the airbag
I'll add that you might want to wrap the wires you tucked next to the fuse box (specifically the power adapter) in foam to prevent knocking sounds when driving on bumpy roads. It gets annoying
It’s not a big deal
@@ARUclipsChannelwithNoName for you is not, but for most people finds it annoying just like me
@@ARUclipsChannelwithNoName You wouldn't say that if you drove a nice car.
@@ARUclipsChannelwithNoName it's actually annoying on long trips
Why go to the trouble of removing A-Pillar trim ( as it should be done) and then allowing wires to interfere with the airbag ? Use CABLE TIES to attach dashcam cables to vehicle wiring already present.
Running the wires over the airbag notwithstanding, this is a good tutorial/overview on how to install a dash cam.
Agreed. We all learned now that we should tape the wire beyond the airbag, but the quality of the instruction, including (for my particular question) the decision-making of the fuse selection. Thanks very much.
I can't tell if this is sarcastic
I would’ve hooked it to the fuse that keeps it on all the time even when the car is off to also catch possible car thief’s. It’s also good to have it on when the car is off to catch people that may hit and damage your car while it’s parked.
It might drain your battery if you run it continuosly
@@nchan2287 maybe there's a camera in the market that is motion sensor, it only turns on when it sense a movements.
You can get the Smart Wiring kit for the camera he showed in the video that will record when the car is off if it detects vibration
@@HouleiO nice
@C M T it's good if someone hits your car while parked though
Thanks for the video. Please also read the comments that warn you not to obstruct the air bag if fitted in the pillar, also it does matter which way around you plug the tap connector into the fuse board. Don't choose an important fuse to piggyback on. Lastly if you use an empty fuse position only use a fuse for your new accessory, don't have a 2nd fuse.
great video! love how to taught us dummies how to hide the cables and make it look so clean! Would love to see a video on teaching us to install and hide the cables of a rear dashcam!
Top tip if you are using a front and rear camera when you have digital radio like here in Europe. Throw three or more ferrite magnets around the cables that go along the side and roof to stop you radio not working when the dash cam is on. All dash cam power signals will interfere with the DAB radio antennas in your car unless shielded by ferrite magnets.
Thank you for the tip
Excellent. A complete lack of time wasting, just all the information.
I have never seen a more original intro on RUclips. I like
The moment the multimeter came in, I knew this is beyond my cup of tea!
Just as an FYI. Craft stores sell self-adhesive felt sheets. With a small razor, you can cut strips of felt to fold around wires and stick to itself. This will keep wires from making noise against the dash due to vibrations.
This was a terrific how-to-video. Thank you, thank you!
Should you be running wires over the airbags in the A pillar???
Obviously, no!!!
that was my only complaint about this video. Definitely dont cover the airbags with wires!
I mean if your airbags do go off your dashcam being in one piece would probably be the least of your worries
Thank you for this video. I'm about to install one in the wife's car. I already knew what I wanted to do so this went right along with my plans. Great video. 👍
In 20 years, people are going to make fun of how much work was involved to get this dash cam up & running. I'm sure it'll get a lot easier.
nice video, but when doing an install of that sort, make sure you don't run wiring over the airbag.... I'm a professional installer and yes that little wire can cause a lot of damage. Other than that good job.
Awesome video, I did not know of the fuse adapters that you used. Thanks very much for publishing this video!
Great video. Simple to follow yet explained it all with enough detail. Thanks.
Great Video but you missed 2 major errors
1. The air bag
2. The tape band cut will make a sharper end that will cut other wires
Clean install Buddy, Keep up the nice work looking forward to see more of your videos.
Great video bud! Very well made and easily explained! Thank you!
Absolutely LOVE the intro!
Your intro is so fire. It seems to fit your personality in your uploads. You have a serious and informative tone in your voice, so that splash of levity meshes so well! I have a B5.5 1.8 FWD Passat wagon and I’m loving it so far! Keep up the 🔥 content! PA sub!
Mikey Barker Well put! I agree completely, I didn't even realise how good of a voice he has for this stuff.
very good bro, love the details and neatness of your work
Thanks mate, very helpful. I will be following you from nz, all the best.
Thanks for breaking down the steps. I do agree with another commenter that choosing the right fuse is probably important (rather than at random)
Best video on RUclips hands down
Good video, excellent picture quality. Clear to follow.
Where was this video when I installed my cameras 😁
Great video. Thank you for going strait to the point 👊🏻
Thanks your tutorial was plain and very clear and it worked like a dream.
Great video. Easy to understand and to the point.
Great video. I am a little confused about the fuses but I am a 75 y..o. Female. Loved your video though as there was no BSing, just right to the point, quick and clean. Want to buy one for a friend for Christmas.
really good vid not a bunch load music or wasteful talking just right to the point and good install info.
thanks.
Super clean broski
Thanks so much for this . Really helpful great video
It's important which way you plug the fuse tap in. After removing the fuse from fuse box, you need to individually test the two fuse contacts in the box with a voltmeter to determine which is the "line" side (supply), and which is the "load" side. The line side will have voltage when the ignition is ON, the load side won't. When plugging in the tap, the wire to the new load must exit the tap on the same side as the load contact in the fuse box.
If you plug the tap in backwards, the current for the new load will be drawn from the load side of the original circuit, which means the new load current will pass thru the original fuse as well as the new fuse. If your original fuse was 5 A and your new load is 10A you will blow the 5A fuse. This guy is obviously not a professional.
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This video is brillant!! Well done great sir!!! Awesome
excellent dude. very well done. Thanks
Are you going to add a 2nd camera to watch your rear end?
easy to understand, clear and concise. I'm probably just going to dangle my wire into the lighter opening however. I noticed some reviews talk about covering the air bag, which sounds horrifying but its probably no big deal.
Your airbag goes off with that much force that it’s just gonna rip your dashcam down and throw it about. If you get in an accident your dashcam being reusable is gonna be the least of your worries. So yeah, could avoid it but in reality it really doesn’t matter
Thank you! Great demonstration.
Such a freaking helpful video!
How? What is he even doing it’s a camera why is he plugging it in via quantum splicing
Awesome video I learned something new
Thanks, good installation and good cam quality
wow, thats great, you make it looks so simple
Great video! I had no idea there were kits to hard wire a dash cam into your vehicle. Thanks!
That is an optional buy like with my camera, Rove R2-4K.
Very informative man. I just did this myself after watching. 👍🏻
Really helpful video, thank you.
Amazing video. Thanks man
Thanks dude for this great video, love...
Nice and clean work.
Very good video, job well done.
nice and simple thanks man
Great tutorial thanks and hello from the Uk 🇬🇧
Excellent video, thanks
Good, to the point, how-to video! Thanks!
Great video. Well done.
Great video. Thank you
You shouldn’t have wires running in front of the airbags in the A-Pillar. I hope you make it a point in your video. Otherwise your video is very useful and you don’t want folks doing the same. Thanks!
it's not really a good idea to leave the wires dangling inside the A pillar trim on cars with side curtain airbags as it could interfere or get damaged when the airbags deploy. It's best if you anchor the wires to something (preferably to the pre-existing harness), it also can prevent the wires from rattling.
Good detail! Thank you!!!
And this is why we get people like you who know what they're doing to do it lol I lost you after taking off the weather sheild lol
great video dude thanks.
Thanks for the video and the link to the install kit. Much helpful. I'm going to have my body shop install it though.
Great video, thanks!
Well done!
thanks for sharing, it is a very clean, permanent install, A++ 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏🙂🙂
Big help thanks bro
This was a awesome tutorial.
Very well done.
Excellent video thanks
great video- thanks!
This is a great one.
A MOST EXCELLENT VIDEO.
That’s awesome man. I’m gonna pick up one of those fuse set ups to try that out but the only issue is my fuse box isn’t in the cabin. It’s under the hood. Hopefully it reaches because that does look way cleaner than the way I had it hooked up.
Thanks, good job!
Good job!
Great Job!
Outstanding!
C do the same thing with an 12v electric out and hide cable under the carpet and in the windshield pillar. If I where you, I choosen a permanent 12v out to run the dashcam permanently for car surveillance or aut-on in case of shock
he said first thing we gonna wanna do is unbox our dashcam, well! we cant install our dashcam if we didn't take it out of the box can we? lol just a lil humor 🤣.. great video. thanks.
Thanks for the video
Good job on making a this video!
Great VDO. Thanks a lot. 😃😃😃
Way to create a blind spot by mounting your phone right in the middle of the fucking windshield. 👏
Man you are smart. Thank you❤
blocking half your view with that mount and the dashcam..
Good for missing those pesky cyclists.
I hate things on my window except the mirror. So if I got a dash cam it be by the mirror up out of my way
Ryan Scherbluk just make sure it’s where the windshield wipers hit, otherwise you’re gonna have to clean that narrow top section of your windshield
That phone mount is ridiculous. In most States you can get ticketed for sticking a smartphone in the middle of the windshield like that.
looks like the dashcam is fairly close to the mirror, not to obstruct too much vision, but yeah that phone mount would get me pulled over fairly quick
IMPORTANT. Check direction of plugged in fuse adaptor, because if you plug it in wrong direction, 5A fuse wont work. Ofcouse your dash cam works, but it will be not fused at all. And suggesting to tie wires near airbag, and wire under airbag
Will the wire block the side air bag? It looks like you didn't secure it behind it. But when your car is off the g sensor will not be working
block idk, affect it one way or another, yes
Man when I couldn’t hide the wire with my fingers I had a crazy idea n I got a spoon to help me n it worked believe it or not and this video help thank u