[Nicky1982]

Hi,

I bought a hardwire kit from Amazon. The product description says that the electrical wire is 3.5 meters long, about 11 ft. I think it’s similar to most other hardwire kits we can get on Amazon.

When I tried to install the kit, the 11ft wire was actually too short for my 328i if I wanted to hide the wire properly. I wish it could have been 5 ft longer.

I’d like to ask you how long your hardwire power cord is. If you came across a problem like mine, what did you do to fix it?

Many thanks.

Nick

[Billfitz]

It would help to know what the wire is for.

[Nicky1982]

It’s the power cord connecting between the dash cam and the hardwire transformer and fuse box. The dash cam is stuck on the windshield but the fuse box in the trunk.

[Billfitz]

I would have used the fuse box in the engine compartment, if I bothered to go to a fuse at all. There's no need for that unless you want to record 24/7. I took the power for my cam from the power outlet. It turns on when the car is unlocked, shuts down a few minutes after it's locked.

[Nicky1982]

Thanks, I think it’s not easy to wire to the fuse box in the engine compartment. Instead, it seems like a good idea to add an extra power cord to extend the length.

[Nicky1982]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I would have used the fuse box in the engine compartment, if I bothered to go to a fuse at all. There's no need for that unless you want to record 24/7. I took the power for my cam from the power outlet. It turns on when the car is unlocked, shuts down a few minutes after it's locked.

Finally, I bought an electrical wire as an extension wire.

Thank you every one of you for your kind responses and insights.

Nick