Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

Damien360

donkey balls wrote: »

Right so eventually got the Nextbase rear view mirror dash cam, I am looking to hardwire it the problem is there is 2 fuse boards on both sides of the car Audi A6 2016
I was messing about with the fuse board on the driver side and got it to work the thing is the power stays on after the ignition is turned off, Any idea on what I am doing wrong ?:o

You found a permanent live. You need to find a switched live. Look at the manual online or it might be on the panel, for a switched live like a rear wiper.

OldMrBrennan83

Maybe something of use here?

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/finding-switched-fuse-2845802/

donkey balls

Damien360 wrote: »

You found a permanent live. You need to find a switched live. Look at the manual online or it might be on the panel, for a switched live like a rear wiper.

I actually placed the fuse in what should be a video recording device thinking that there is no video recorder

ILikeBoats

Ankhyu wrote: »

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Are you on the radio?!

donkey balls

Sorted it out this morning thanks lads.

h3000

Ankhyu wrote: »

I told my boyfriend where it was and even he had trouble seeing it, should be okay I hope.

Car was okay this morning but the cam didn't record clips throughout the night. There's a few in the first few hours and then nothing. There definitely would have been people walking past on a Saturday night. The power bank I was using may have turned off if the camera was fully charged? I'm trying to figure it out, might just have to plug it into the cigarette lighter.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Did you have any more bother with your car Ankhyu? Was the cam any use. I haven’t used any parking guard/time lapse features myself so I can’t help you with your questions unfortunately.

Ankhyu

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Are you on the radio?!

No that was another girl whose car was one of two done on Sunday night. Herself and the other girl went to all the papers and radio stations. I was meant to be interviewed by the Examiner but I was in two minds, I was afraid of it being plastered over the media and I wouldn’t catch the f*cker because he’d go into hiding.

h3000 wrote: »

Did you have any more bother with your car Ankhyu? Was the cam any use. I haven’t used any parking guard/time lapse features myself so I can’t help you with your questions unfortunately.

No damage done since I got the camera. I’m eventually just gonna have to accept he might not come back and get myself proper tyres again, and hope it’s left alone

Masala

Ankhyu wrote: »

No that was another girl whose car was one of two done on Sunday night. Herself and the other girl went to all the papers and radio stations. I was meant to be interviewed by the Examiner but I was in two minds, I was afraid of it being plastered over the media and I wouldn’t catch the f*cker because he’d go into hiding.



No damage done since I got the camera. I’m eventually just gonna have to accept he might not come back and get myself proper tyres again, and hope it’s left alone

There are just some bad bastards out there.... someone ripped the wing mirror off mybdaughters Beetle on New Year Eve night and smashed the mirror glass into bits and spread it across the bonnet for a laugh.

TigerTim

Annoyed today. I have my BlueSkySea B1W for the past couple of months & very happy with it. Saw an incident at the traffic lights about an hour ago on the way home & when I went to look at the footage the camera hadn't recorded anything in the last 2 days. Ok prior to that. Everytime I start the car it says "Recording started". Not sure what happened. I just reformatted the card in the dashcam & keep an eye on it. Wonder is there a firmware update for it,

T.

blade1

TigerTim wrote: »

Annoyed today. I have my BlueSkySea B1W for the past couple of months & very happy with it. Saw an incident at the traffic lights about an hour ago on the way home & when I went to look at the footage the camera hadn't recorded anything in the last 2 days. Ok prior to that. Everytime I start the car it says "Recording started". Not sure what happened. I just reformatted the card in the dashcam & keep an eye on it. Wonder is there a firmware update for it,

T.

Two things...
Reset the cam and if it still happens try a different card.

TigerTim

TigerTim wrote: »

Annoyed today. I have my BlueSkySea B1W for the past couple of months & very happy with it. Saw an incident at the traffic lights about an hour ago on the way home & when I went to look at the footage the camera hadn't recorded anything in the last 2 days. Ok prior to that. Everytime I start the car it says "Recording started". Not sure what happened. I just reformatted the card in the dashcam & keep an eye on it. Wonder is there a firmware update for it,

T.

I have had similar issues before and I have found that the card is the weakspot of the system.
You can buy cards that are specificity designed to work in cameras that will allow multiple rewrites before failing.
I think there are several links upthread to suitable cards.

TigerTim

Deleted User wrote: »

I have had similar issues before and I have found that the card is the weakspot of the system.
You can buy cards that are specificity designed to work in cameras that will allow multiple rewrites before failing.
I think there are several links upthread to suitable cards.

Thanks for the responses. Will check the card but I bought one that was recommended for the dashcam. Will keep an eye on it.

T.

monkeysnapper

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DopeTech

I currently have a yi dashcam for the car and while it works fine it is very basic. The main issue I have with it is that I don't find it convenient to download the clips through the app as it's slow and doesn't always seem to save clips when I press the button. That could be my fault. Anyway does anyone have any recommendations on a dashcam for €100 or less that has easier download process/some sort of auto file cloud upload perhaps? A rear camera would also be a bonus if possible. Or an I asking for too much for so little?

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Irish Stones

Hi guys, I have a question for the experts.
How would you hardwire a dash cam when the fuse box isn't IN the car but under the bonnet?
In my previous car the fuse box was in the boot, with this car it's under the bonnet, am I the only one so unlucky?

joujoujou

Many cables go from engine bay into the car. Try to squeeze one more through. Sometimes not easy, but not impossible. Alternatively cut into cig lighter wire.

What car, by the way?

Irish Stones

joujoujou wrote: »

Many cables go from engine bay into the car. Try to squeeze one more through. Sometimes not easy, but not impossible. Alternatively cut into cig lighter wire.

What car, by the way?

Opel Mokka 2018

Dr_Colossus

Irish Stones wrote: »

Hi guys, I have a question for the experts.
How would you hardwire a dash cam when the fuse box isn't IN the car but under the bonnet?
In my previous car the fuse box was in the boot, with this car it's under the bonnet, am I the only one so unlucky?

Very unlikely you only have one fuse box, I have 4, 1 under the bonnet, 1 in boot, 1 in drivers pilar and 1 above pedals.
Have a look in manual or online as to their location as my most useful one is above the pedals but had to remove screws and trim to access it.

Damien360

Irish Stones wrote: »

Opel Mokka 2018

Quick Google tells me it is behind the glovebox.

https://www.mokkaownersclub.co.uk/forum/14-main-message-centre/5098-fuse-box-access.html

Irish Stones

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Very unlikely you only have one fuse box, I have 4, 1 under the bonnet, 1 in boot, 1 in drivers pilar and 1 above pedals.
Have a look in manual or online as to their location as my most useful one is above the pedals but had to remove screws and trim to access it.

Damien360 wrote: »

Quick Google tells me it is behind the glovebox.

https://www.mokkaownersclub.co.uk/forum/14-main-message-centre/5098-fuse-box-access.html

I'll have a better look, and let you know, but my user's manual says that the one I might need is under the bonnet.
Thanks guys!

rex-x

Got given a spare one of these Nextbase Duos as a gift https://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-duo-hd-dash-cam

If any boardsies would like it ill do a good deal its brand new just powered on to be sure it works, will throw in 16gb memory card

Shefwedfan

Selling beause I am looking for change, no other reason.

Includes Multimac if person wants to buy with car, if removing I will keep

Rare car
2015 eGolf
Will be serviced tomorrow and full NCT will be done
Brand new tires put on the front this week and new on the back about 2 months ago
Very high spec



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nogoodnamesleft

My fathers car, well serviced, fresh NCT until Jan 2020, few months tax left (06 - 19). Serviced 1.5k mls ago (fully synthetic oil and filter).

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Update: Now Sold!

emeldc

That A129 with GPS & CPL is £136 on Amazon. Is that still a decent price. Thinking of getting one. I wouldn't be up to speed on these things!

donkey balls

I fitted the Next base rear view mirror cam the other week, When in Halfords getting the hard wire kit I noticed the price has gone down to €130 from €170 odd.
Anyway my insurance won't be up till November so it be interesting to see if the renewal goes down due to having a dash cam fitted.

Damien360

donkey balls wrote: »

I fitted the Next base rear view mirror cam the other week, When in Halfords getting the hard wire kit I noticed the price has gone down to €130 from €170 odd.
Anyway my insurance won't be up till November so it be interesting to see if the renewal goes down due to having a dash cam fitted.

Who is quoting a different price with dash cam ?

I have never seen any insurance questionare ask if I had a dash cam fitted.

bazz26

Be very careful with getting discounts from insurance companies especially around a dash cam. The footage could well be used against you as well as for you when it comes to assigning liability.

donkey balls

bazz26 wrote: »

Be very careful with getting discounts from insurance companies especially around a dash cam. The footage could well be used against you as well as for you when it comes to assigning liability.

That's what I was thinking my insurance is not up till the end of the year anyway,But was just wondering about the discounts they suppose to offer.
And what the catches would be.

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Selling daughter's Mini One 2008

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Friends 1.4 Golf up for sale. I know this car got whatever it needed. Would have no hesitation recommending this

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Civic there for sale
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Ford Mondeo Titanium 2011

Stunning car, only selling as now have a company car

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Squidgy Black

Selling my 2007 320i MSport, lovely car and had some fun with it, but unfortunately insurance costs twist my arm.

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chris20

Hey folks just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, I have a dash camera I'm looking to get hardwired, I have tried halfords but they wouldnt install one that wasn't purchased instore, Can anyone recommend anyone? I'm based in offaly and work in Dublin so anywhere around that area would be perfect

Thanks

Chris

w211

For temporary installation you can take the power from cigarette lighter. Many drivers uses it for permanently. I took the power from the overhead console, needs only short wires. If you need help to soldering the wires to power adapter, just ask. Rest of the job you can easily DIY.

DopeTech

chris20 wrote: »

Hey folks just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, I have a dash camera I'm looking to get hardwired, I have tried halfords but they wouldnt install one that wasn't purchased instore, Can anyone recommend anyone? I'm based in offaly and work in Dublin so anywhere around that area would be perfect

Thanks

Chris

What car have you got?

Irish Stones

w211 wrote: »

I took the power from the overhead console, needs only short wires.

Is there a switched power supply in the overhead console?

blade1

Irish Stones wrote: »

Is there a switched power supply in the overhead console?

I'd personally prefer to just use a fuse tap at the fusebox.
No interference with other wires.
But each to their own I suppose.

w211

5x20mm fuse holder with wires cost only 9 cents on China. The fuse 2 cents. Works. If you need the blade type fuse holder, these cost on China about 60-90 cents. Overhead console have dedicated fuse on fuse box.

If you really like to install dedicated fuse for camera on fuse box, use the pigtail. The old and new fuse will share the same power source. Good option for low power equipment as camera.

To make the original cigarette lighter DC to DC converter smaller, there are possible to dismantle the case and use only the PCB. There are couple of options, use low profile plastic case or wrap it to the electrical tape. I used the last option. If the DC to DC converter are good, there is no any problems. If it already running on the limits, you need to install the some kind of heat sink or use the proper DC to DC converter. All what is does are DC12V to DC5V (typically).
There are option to order the special DC12V to DC5V converters. 15W one cost On China over 2eur and have a very low profile, only 14mm!!! Actually that last option are the best because it is sealed by special silicone stuff what make it waterproof and on same time helps to improve the cooling too. Do not use the construction silicon, it does not have that type of properties.

chris20

Sir Dosser wrote: »

What car have you got?

I have a 2015 mondeo

demello

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Irish Stones

I'd like to install a dual lens dash cam, a Viofo A129.
Those who have already done the same experience, how long does it take to hardwire it in a car like an Opel Mokka? An hour? Two? More?
Thanks!

OldMrBrennan83

Irish Stones wrote: »

I'd like to install a dual lens das cam, a Viofo A129.
Those who have already done the same experience, how long does it take to hardwire it in a car like an Opel Mokka? An hour? Two? More?
Thanks!

Not sure about the car but it took an hour in mine and that was adding extra work because I couldn't use a fuse tap.

Irish Stones

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

Not sure about the car but it took an hour in mine and that was adding extra work because I couldn't use a fuse tap.

Thanks so much for your input, it helps me a lot!

kuro2k

2011 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 hdi (163 bhp) for sale

Purchased as an ex-demo from Grandons Peugeot dealership in Cork by my wife in 2011.

Currently approx 139,000 km, its a genuine car.

NCT until January 2021
Tax until November 2019 (280 EUR)
Grandons and J&P Cork service history until 2017 and then Powell Motors Cork

All service invoices and previous NCT documentations present

New Tyres November 2018

137,325 km - New front and rear brake disks and pads in January 2019
136,633 km - Full Service ( oil, oil filter, air filter fuel filter & pollen filter) December 2018
136,663 km - New rear third brake light fitted December 2018
118,921 km - New clutch, fly wheel in December 2017
103,972 km - Full Service (Powell Motors) - February 2017
81,521 km - Full Service (J&P) October 2015
64651 km - Front brake pads - September 2014
61,568 km - Full Service (Grandons) - June 2014
43,765 km - Full Service (Grandons) - August 2013
24839 km - Full Service(Grandons) - August 2012
4007km - Full Service (Grandons)

AUX/Phone/USB connectivity
Bluetooth
Air Conditioning
Auto Wipers
Auto Lights
Cruise Control
Isofix
Electric rear spoiler
Parking Sensors
Leather Heated seats

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granturismo

chris20 wrote: »

I have a 2015 mondeo

Did you google '2015 mondeo hardwire dash cam'