Dashcam install (heavy pics)

Jeppo · Jun 3, 2023

R2D2 said:

I also was afraid I’d break something. So, I exited the cable on the right of the rubber boot and used plenty of clear silicone sealant. You can see the cable indicated by the red arrow. So far, no issues.

bhunted1 · Jun 3, 2023

This is your friend. Never leave home without it. Easiest way to punch through rubber boots, firewall boot, etc..
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R2D2 · Jun 3, 2023

I'm a bit worried about water leakage in case I make a wrong opening.

I have done it in my previous car, fishing out the cable through the rubber tube. That is the cleanest solution. But I guess, anything that hides the wires (without pinching them) will do as well.

Jeppo said:

Will try that idea.

bhunted1 · Jun 3, 2023

I’ve used that tool several times over the years. It cut down my install times drastically. Best thing since pizza.

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R2D2 · Jun 4, 2023

I was able to do it yesterday with the help of some zip ties. Successfully moved the cable inside the rubber tube, without breaking anything. I had to poke a hole in the end of the rubber tube, but it's not visible once everything is put back together.

Unfortunately I have only limited pictures (under low light conditions, I was using the phone flash light to work and then used the same phone to take pictures). I will organize whatever I have and share then in my build thread.

Close to two hours, just to hide a dangling cable, but I'm a happier person now. I'm pretty sure I can do it in less an hour now.

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Dashcam install (heavy pics)

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