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    Dashcam wiring into Fusebox

    I know that the common approach is to tap into the wire in the homelink but is there a way to route the wires into the fusebox/glovebox? I want to use that method for connecting both parking and while driving.
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    Yes. See my edit in a few mins.

    When you remove the A pillar cover, you’ll see some wire retaining clips. I used those to make sure the dashcam wires didn’t get in the way of the airbag. For the ground wire, I used one of the bolts for the pass front airbag mount.

    https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...316#post168316
    Last edited by SQ13; 02-06-2023, 01:31 PM.
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      #3
      Can also go all the way to underneath the center console and use the eject box wiring (factory option for a phone). Has switched and constant 12V:

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        #4
        Originally posted by SQ13 View Post
        Yes. See my edit in a few mins.

        When you remove the A pillar cover, you’ll see some wire retaining clips. I used those to make sure the dashcam wires didn’t get in the way of the airbag. For the ground wire, I used one of the bolts for the pass front airbag mount.

        https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...316#post168316
        This is exactly the approach I'd like to go for.
        Did you have to pop off the front of the headliner to route the wire to the A pillar?
        Which fuses did you end up piggy backing on?
        thanks
        Last edited by 4getr34; 02-06-2023, 05:37 PM.

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          #5
          Originally posted by 4getr34 View Post

          This is exactly the approach I'd like to go for.
          Did you have to pop off the front of the headliner to route the wire to the A pillar?
          Which fuses did you end up piggy backing on?
          thanks
          Can’t remember. I may have had to lower the front right just a bit to tuck the wires properly and ensure they don’t pop out. Removing the passenger sun visor should be sufficient.

          I’ll have to follow up with you on Thurs for the specific fuses. I’m away from my blue car, which has working parking mode.
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            Also, a fan of the phone loom for switched 12v, easy to get to.
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              #7
              Why don't you wire it into the Home Link plug in your headliner? You can buy the pins and connector online and make it 100% reversible by making a harness.
              These are the PNs you will need
              2x BMW-61130005198
              1x BMW-61136931929

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                Originally posted by Rekpoint View Post
                Why don't you wire it into the Home Link plug in your headliner? You can buy the pins and connector online and make it 100% reversible by making a harness.
                These are the PNs you will need
                2x BMW-61130005198
                1x BMW-61136931929
                No constant 12V up there though, so still would need to run that wire.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by heinzboehmer View Post

                  No constant 12V up there though, so still would need to run that wire.
                  Ahh, see didn't consider the fact that dashcams run all the time. I just wired a radar detector into mine.
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