Custom Dashcam install question

rjpiston · 02-17-2021, 04:27 PM

I've recently got a hold of this dashcam:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DLG9GFG/

Only problem is it uses a cigarette lighter for power. I'd like to hard wire this to the car so when the accessories is on the camera will also turn on.

Is there a wire I can easily tap into for that power?

ROASTM · 02-17-2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rjpiston

I've recently got a hold of this dashcam:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DLG9GFG/

Only problem is it uses a cigarette lighter for power. I'd like to hard wire this to the car so when the accessories is on the camera will also turn on.

Is there a wire I can easily tap into for that power?

If you have a sunroof, I think that's a pretty good option - that's how I have my Valentine 1 hardwired on my E46M.

rjpiston · 02-17-2021, 07:07 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a sunroof.

Tag · 02-17-2021, 08:09 PM

Member FaRKle! has a detailed video on dashcam install for the M2c.

18:23 Hardwiring to the Fuse Box

rjpiston · 02-17-2021, 10:07 PM

That's exactly what I need. Thank you! I'll post pics of my install

Pottah · 02-18-2021, 07:39 AM

I saw a few posts of people routing it to the trunk but preferred to use the rear outlet instead. You could always get a replacement cable if yours isn't long enough.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1760950

rjpiston · 02-18-2021, 03:09 PM

Odd, I don't have that rear outlet. Looks like i'll have to go to the trunk and connect to the fuse box.

Detoxified · 02-19-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rjpiston

Odd, I don't have that rear outlet. Looks like i'll have to go to the trunk and connect to the fuse box.

I routed my hard wires across the top of the windshield, across the top of the passenger door, down the backside of the door and along the side of the rear seats to the trunk. All the wiring is tucked and hidden. Clean install to the fuse box in the trunk. Lmk if you have any questions or need fuse tap info. I installed BlackVue dash cam with the "power magic pro" kit they sell.

dkr · 02-19-2021, 08:31 PM

Does the 2er not have a 12V socket in the passenger footwell?

My 2017 M140i has this, and its where my cam is wired to. May have been part of a storage package tho.

buckybadger · 02-19-2021, 09:08 PM

3-4 months typically.
I bought mine in 2018 and it took 3.5 months from ordering to getting the keys in my hands.

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rjpiston Enlisted Member 19 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition 6MT Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Custom Dashcam install question I've recently got a hold of this dashcam: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DLG9GFG/ Only problem is it uses a cigarette lighter for power. I'd like to hard wire this to the car so when the accessories is on the camera will also turn on. Is there a wire I can easily tap into for that power?
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Tag this is the way 18349 Rep 8,554 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Member FaRKle! has a detailed video on dashcam install for the M2c. 18:23 Hardwiring to the Fuse Box
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Pottah Private First Class 203 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2019 LBB M2C Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	I saw a few posts of people routing it to the trunk but preferred to use the rear outlet instead. You could always get a replacement cable if yours isn't long enough. https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1760950
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rjpiston Enlisted Member 19 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition 6MT Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Odd, I don't have that rear outlet. Looks like i'll have to go to the trunk and connect to the fuse box.
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dkr Enlisted Member 70 Rep 44 Posts Drives: an M car. Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canberra, AUS iTrader: (0)	Does the 2er not have a 12V socket in the passenger footwell? My 2017 M140i has this, and its where my cam is wired to. May have been part of a storage package tho.
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buckybadger BMW forever! 1392 Rep 2,420 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	3-4 months typically. I bought mine in 2018 and it took 3.5 months from ordering to getting the keys in my hands. __________________ 2020 BMW X5 2019 BMW M2C 2014 BMW 335i 2009 BMW 328i
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