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How to Wire in a Dash Cam (E85/E86)
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Sitting in the drivers seat it the module to the lower right hand side of the mirror. You should be able to see the purple / white cable once you have removed the two part mirror base cover without stripping any tape.
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Don't know if this helps, I have a pre- facelift with no cruise and I followed Number5s instructions to the letter and no problems at all.
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
In my 2012 5 series I followed the same process but used a green/orange wire, I think..
Recently, someone posted a key to all BMW's wiring colours in here. - Possibly Perry.
If you have a volt meter, its just going to be a case of testing each wire up there with the ignition on and the Neg to the chassis and seeing if anything giving 12v drops to 0v when the ignition key is off.
Recently, someone posted a key to all BMW's wiring colours in here. - Possibly Perry.
If you have a volt meter, its just going to be a case of testing each wire up there with the ignition on and the Neg to the chassis and seeing if anything giving 12v drops to 0v when the ignition key is off.
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
on a coupe its an easy job to wire it direct to the fuse box
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
I installed //MikerW's dash cam in his 2006 ///M (Post face lift) and that wiring was the same as a Pre-Facelift model, so I don't know why yours is different.
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Bought a 0806 + hardwire kit and installed it using this guide. Thanks Number5. ![Thumbs Up :thumbsup:](./images/smilies/smilie_thumbsup.gif)
For reference, the screw for the GPS aerial grounding point is 8x16, ST4, although it's not very satisfactory using a self-tapper for an electrical contact and I think I'm going to tap mine out properly and use a bolt + locking washer instead.
Has anybody else set their dashcam up for parking surveillance? The 0806 is great, with the exception of the fact that the promised "parking guard" mount and firmware have never materialised!
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For reference, the screw for the GPS aerial grounding point is 8x16, ST4, although it's not very satisfactory using a self-tapper for an electrical contact and I think I'm going to tap mine out properly and use a bolt + locking washer instead.
Has anybody else set their dashcam up for parking surveillance? The 0806 is great, with the exception of the fact that the promised "parking guard" mount and firmware have never materialised!
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
i also have a 0806 and used this guide ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
i want the parking guard, how do you do it MrPT ?
i thought there was a separate mount to buy?
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i want the parking guard, how do you do it MrPT ?
i thought there was a separate mount to buy?
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Re: How to Wire in a Dash Cam
There is supposed to be one, but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere, hence my question.JINGLE wrote:i also have a 0806 and used this guide
i want the parking guard, how do you do it MrPT ?
i thought there was a separate mount to buy?
Still... decent camera for the money!
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How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Number5, great guide and thank you. Followed the steps completely to the book (well almost*) and success first time! Exposing the violet/white wire was fiddly as there is not much room or light in that void but your advice of using a scotch block (Maplins) was bob on and I only needed to strip back a bit of the plastic so it exposed some of the wire. *I soldered an eyelet to the black wire and earthed it around the screw. Brilliant, thanks again. It has inspired me to get my soldering kit out again to sort out the Intravee wake up mod!
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How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Great write up .
My camera all fitted and working .
Cheers
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My camera all fitted and working .
Cheers
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How to Wire in a Dash Cam
You're welcomeGreg 01 wrote:Great write up .
My camera all fitted and working .
Cheers.
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How to Wire in a Dash Cam
Great write up. Which cable in my next base box should I be useing for this? I have a hdmi cable. A micro usb/usb and the lighter socket connection. Or do I need to get another cable? Im A bit of a newb with wireing.
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