How about a DashCam option?

[bhuwan]

Can you post a picture? I've heard rumors that Tesla has removed other unused connectors from the car, so I wouldn't be surprised.

Wonder why theyw ould do that.

 

[artsci]

Can you post a picture? I've heard rumors that Tesla has removed other unused connectors from the car, so I wouldn't be surprised.

I'm having the Inavi FXD900 Vehicle Dual cameras (front and rear) installed on Saturday.

We'll be trying to tap into that power source. Will post after it's done.

 

[DrComputer]

Artsci, I hope the installation goes better than your 1-star review on Amazon about the cameras :smile:

 

[aaron.s]

This system looks amazing! Video quality is off the charts!

Aaron

I'm having the Inavi FXD900 Vehicle Dual cameras (front and rear) installed on Saturday. View attachment 27695

We'll be trying to tap into that power source. Will post after it's done.

 

[artsci]

Artsci, I hope the installation goes better than your 1-star review on Amazon about the cameras :smile:

I gave them one star because all of the instructions are in Korean with no English available. Otherwise it looks like state of the art. I would have done the installation myself were in not for Korean instructions. The installer doesn't read Korean but he has experience with these kinds of things.

 

[The Fury]

Hello Artsci any updates on how your camera install went or if you are pleased?

 

[andrewket]

Hello Artsci any updates on how your camera install went or if you are pleased?

+1

I was considering installing a second BlackVue camera in the back. A combined solution with better video is of interest.

 

[markb1]

The image quality of my BlackVue DR400G-HD Season 2 has now degraded to the point of being useless. I think is has slowly cooked its self. I'm sure leaving it powered 24/7 and taking it to Vegas in July has not helped the matter, either. Recommend staying away from this particular product. Perhaps the 500 is less susceptible to heat.

 

[montgom626]

I'm sure leaving it powered 24/7 and taking it to Vegas in July has not helped the matter, either. Recommend staying away from this particular product. Perhaps the 500 is less susceptible to heat.

Heat destroys all electronics. Yes, the 500 is claimed to be more tolerant of heat, but even the 500 will die if treated as you treated your 400.

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+1

I was considering installing a second BlackVue camera in the back. A combined solution with better video is of interest.

Where would you get the power from???

 

[markb1]

Heat destroys all electronics. Yes, the 500 is claimed to be more tolerant of heat, but even the 500 will die if treated as you treated your 400.

And how do you think I should treat it? Am I not supposed to take it where I take my car? I suppose I should unplug it when I'm parked, even though it has a parking mode that it automatically enters?

 

[bhuwan]

And how do you think I should treat it? Am I not supposed to take it where I take my car? I suppose I should unplug it when I'm parked, even though it has a parking mode that it automatically enters?

I'd guess that this is heat related. Glad I got rid of mine when I did.

 

[andrewket]

Heat destroys all electronics. Yes, the 500 is claimed to be more tolerant of heat, but even the 500 will die if treated as you treated your 400.

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Where would you get the power from???

Haven't thought about that just yet.

 

[justaddsun]

BlackVue DR550GW-HD 2CH Wifi - Unboxing Rear Dashcam - YouTube

New BlackVue 550 with rear camera. Looks like power for rear comes from the front camera via long cable.

 

[onesixeight]

I was able to tap the power from the auto dimming mirror using a mirror tap cable from safe n sound. The have an eBay store and look for the Whistler style plug, which is the same as the Blackvue plug.

Only problem with the power from the auto dimming mirror is that its not constant, so can't use the parking feature.

 

[andrewket]

I was able to tap the power from the auto dimming mirror using a mirror tap cable from safe n sound. The have an eBay store and look for the Whistler style plug, which is the same as the Blackvue plug.

Only problem with the power from the auto dimming mirror is that its not constant, so can't use the parking feature.

Auto dimming mirror in the back? /confused.

In the front most of us have used an unused connector behind the speaker/mic grille in the ceiling. It's unswitched and doesn't require tapping.

 

[onesixeight]

Auto dimming mirror in the back? /confused.

In the front most of us have used an unused connector behind the speaker/mic grille in the ceiling. It's unswitched and doesn't require tapping.

I'm speaking for the front and those that don't have the used connector.

The newer cars don't have the unused connector as Tesla started removing unused wires...

 

[andrewket]

I'm speaking for the front and those that don't have the used connector.

The newer cars don't have the unused connector as Tesla started removing unused wires...

Really? That's news to me.

 

[Johan]

I'm speaking for the front and those that don't have the used connector.

The newer cars don't have the unused connector as Tesla started removing unused wires...

Dang... I knew this would happen. Now I'll have to run a lot more cable.

 

[SteveW25561]

I can confirm newer cars don't have this connector. See the picture. Argh!

Now, where do people suggest the best place to tap a persistent 12v to take advantage of the parking mode recording?

I know of a 12 v switched source below the touchscreen on the passenger side (I'm hunting for it in the next couple days for my other mods) but unsure of where to get 12v constant.

Any guides on where the MS fuse boxes are?

 

[brianman]

Now, where do people suggest the best place to tap a persistent 12v to take advantage of the parking mode recording?

I had mine professionally done, and they tapped into a persistent 12V near the diagnostic port along the driver's side A pillar.