Dashcam install (heavy pics)

PersonofInterest · Apr 26, 2022

Thanks @Lightning Struck, the Thinkware also has a voltage monitor and I will be setting it to not go below 12V but I believe many Ford vehicles now have a built in voltage monitoring as well, wanted to make sure it won't impact anything else and potentially leave me stranded somewhere. I always have a portable battery booster in the vehicle just in case but always good to prevent issues down the road.

Jeppo · May 5, 2022

Sgt1411 said:

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Jeppo · May 6, 2022

Cdubya said:

How in the world were you able to reach that? When I couldn’t figure it out, I used the brake pedal bolt as shown previously.

Jeppo · May 6, 2022

PersonofInterest said:

Any issues yet? Just installed mine today and wonder whether I need the expensive external battery.

bigcat1185 · May 6, 2022

Which always hot fuse did you end up using?

Jeppo · May 6, 2022

bigcat1185 said:

I used 29 and 37 as shown in the wonderful first post tutorial. I stuck the wires under the fuse legs until fuse taps arrive tomorrow.

bigcat1185 · May 6, 2022

Jeppo said:

Is 29 constantly hot, and 37 is hot with ignition, or the other way around?

Jeppo · May 6, 2022

bigcat1185 said:

Here’s a screenshot from the first post in this thread.

Cdubya · May 6, 2022

You do not need smaller fuses if your hardwire kit has in-line fuses for ACC and Batt+ already--most dash cam and radar detector hardwire kits do.

I would also recommend terminating your ACC, Batt+ and GND with a Wago lever nut. Makes for multiple easy, fast, secure connections in case you add something like a radar detector later. You can also use these for household electrical switches/boxes.

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wilsons66604 · Oct 31, 2022

Jeppo said:

I used 1 of the 2 bolts located under the side panel. My garmin camera liked it.

R2D2 · Jan 3, 2023

I have the viofo A119 dual cam from my last car(without any hard wiring kit). I wanted to keep the same setup in the new ST.

Trying to figure out, if any of the 12v sockets, power off when I turn the vehicle off. I don't want the always-on motion sensing camera recordings. And possiblity of a drained battery if I park for extended period.

Edit: Thanks a lot for the OP for taking your time and effort in making the first post..

mycbtech · Jan 3, 2023

R2D2 said:

here is my install page for my radar and dash cam.

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/another-mirror-tap-diy-radar-dash-cam.4422/

MaverickX · Jan 9, 2023

wilsons66604 said:

Hi there! I am in the process of installing a new BlackVue DR-900X Dual Channel dashcam in my ST. I have figured out proper fuses to tap off (#37 - acc - for run mode and #4 - batt - for parking). However, I am having difficulties finding a point to get GND from. Could you please share some photos of your ground connection, or just describe it more in detail?
Thank you!

Jeppo · Jan 9, 2023

MaverickX said:

IIRC, I used one of the brake pedal mounting bolts. If there’s something like Harbor Freight up in BC, this gadget is great to have and will help you find a solid grounding point.

https://www.harborfreight.com/612v-circuit-tester-with-5-ft-lead-63603.html

Jeppo · Jan 9, 2023

This is the bolt I used. If you follow the metal tube to which your brake pedal is attached, you’ll find it.

MaverickX · Jan 9, 2023

Jeppo said:

Thank you very much!
I have a Cirquit-Test digital multimeter. I did find those brake pedal mounting bolts, but I just thought they were a bit far from the fuse box. But it looks like there's nothing with reliable ground closer. I'll use one of those bolts as you recommend. Thanks again.

Jeppo · Jan 9, 2023

MaverickX said:

I think the best choice is the bolt shown in post #34. But, I just couldn’t get to it. The one I used seems to keep the ground wire high enough to avoid damage and I had plenty of wire available.

st8 · Jan 9, 2023

PersonofInterest said:

Actually just had this come up recently. Checked my ford pass app and got a deep sleep message. First time in 12k miles of ownership. I have a garmin dash cam with a special adapter from garmin. My car started fined and when I checked my dash cam, the batter was nearly dead. So it worked in cutting power To the camera to spare the car battery, but it still had an effect.

MaverickX · Jan 10, 2023

Jeppo said:

It looks like that bolt may or may not be there. It is not there on my ST.

R2D2 · Jun 3, 2023

GTP said:

I tried this and failed few times now.
I could not even get one side out to see how it is looking inside. The location itself is a bit inaccessible.

It feels like I'm going to break the trim pry tool before the rubber bellows and the white flanged seat comes out. Any tips/pointers, how to proceed?

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