Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
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Hard wiring Blackvue which easy 12v source to access?
Hi all.
Had my Blackvue DR600W (1 channel) plugged into the cigar lighter socket in my previous D4 and although the cabling was generally well hidden, it looked a bit gobby around the socket area.
With my new D4 I would like to completely hide the wiring and wondered which might be the most accessible 12v point/wire to piggy back onto and be well out of sight - without dismantling the dash!
Would like it just to be powered when ignition is on only and off when the ignition is off and the car is locked.
Thanks chaps for any information to make it easy. 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
11th Aug 2015 5:48 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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Mine is plugged into a power magic and then into the glove box fuse box via two piggy back fuses. No wires on view. The D4 should should be the same although fuse positions will be different
11th Aug 2015 7:32 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Havent a clue on the D4 but on my D3 I picked up ign feed from the power supply to the rear view mirror.
11th Aug 2015 7:48 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I followed these instructions on my last D4 and my new one but apart from butchering a fuse I used an Add a fuse, it looks complicated but it only took me about half an hour to do it
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Location: St Neots
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Used the a similar idea to Hairy Dans for the power but put a 12v accessory socket and USB in the top cubby.
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11th Aug 2015 10:59 pm
Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
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Thanks thus far men.
My wiring will be hidden behind the front passenger door post rubber/trim and behind the edge of the head lining trim (as before) with just a short show of cable dropping down to the BV on the LH side of the mirror.
Do like the idea of the 'Add a Fuse', not come across these before, which fuse would you recommend plugging it into or does it not matter as long as the correct fuses are replaced/used.....warranty and all that.
Fuse on the edge of the box somewhere so the the AaF fuses don't foul?
Thanks.2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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I would like to completely hide the wiring and wondered which might be the most accessible 12v point/wire to piggy back onto and be well out of sight - without dismantling the dash!
