Dashcam installation issues -- fuse box location?

[tmrqs]

Tesla and rivian are able to use the built in cams as "dash cams" ... that would really be nice... hopefully an update can enable?

Never going to happen… would be great, but about 0.0000001% chance of this happening. And I’m rounding up.

 

[Joder]

So I was looking at locations for where I'm going to put everything (dash cam, toll tag, radar detector) and it looks like the dot matrix is flat despite being quite prevalant.

I'm a bit worried about sticking anything adhesive to the dot matrix. It almost seems like it is inside the glass. Not sure if anyone else has experience with this?

 

[Diego]

I would stick to what manual says:

 

[macanchan]

So I was looking at locations for where I'm going to put everything (dash cam, toll tag, radar detector) and it looks like the dot matrix is flat despite being quite prevalant.

I'm a bit worried about sticking anything adhesive to the dot matrix. It almost seems like it is inside the glass. Not sure if anyone else has experience with this?

Do not put it on the dot matrix. Here's a photo of the heated windshield, see the film is hash cut? you can place it over that hash mark for reception. If you have the standard glass, you can place the transponder/radar detector anywhere else.

 

[macanchan]

Never going to happen… would be great, but about 0.0000001% chance of this happening. And I’m rounding up.

They know their cameras suck so they would never do this... lol

 

[Joder]

Do not put it on the dot matrix. Here's a photo of the heated windshield, see the film is hash cut? you can place it over that hash mark for reception. If you have the standard glass, you can place the transponder/radar detector anywhere else.

For asthetic reasons I would like to put the toll stick where my radar suction cup is right now in the photo. My only worry is that it will pull the dots away if I ever remove it. Then again the dots really seem pretty flat.

 

[macanchan]

i guess you could try putting the toll transponder on scotch tape, trim, and stick it over the dot matrix.

 

[tmrqs]

For asthetic reasons I would like to put the toll stick where my radar suction cup is right now in the photo. My only worry is that it will pull the dots away if I ever remove it. Then again the dots really seem pretty flat.

I’m confused: is this a thing, pulling the black matrix area out of the windshield when removing a device? Has this happened with Porsche (or other cars) and that’s why you’re apprehensive?

I’ve always put my transponders there (with the double sided tape that comes with the transponders), always removed it without any damage, this across different car makes.

Never heard of this concern so genuinely curious about this.

 

[Joder]

I’m confused: is this a thing, pulling the black matrix area out of the windshield when removing a device? Has this happened with Porsche (or other cars) and that’s why you’re apprehensive?

I’ve always put my transponders there (with the double sided tape that comes with the transponders), always removed it without any damage, this across different car makes.

Never heard of this concern so genuinely curious about this.

Yeah don't ask me why I'm worried about it now. The Texas tag is a flat stick the size of a credit card with really strong adhesive. Just worried if I ever have to tear it off and replace that it might take some of the black with it and look bad.

 

[Joder]

Found the back fuse box. Looks like they are all active, however, I was testing with doors/tailgate open so perhaps they don't switch until these are closed? I have yet to find a switched fuse. I'll keep looking when I have more time.

I haven't found the fuse for the 12vdc outlets. That is certainly switched off.

Also found these two connectors. Wondering if they are for the pre-wire for the front/rear dash cams.

Edit: also found the fix a flat and tire pump.

 

[tmrqs]

Thanks for all the investigations!

@platypus- do you know where your installer plugged the dashcam?

 

[platypus]

My installer did run into the same issue (only found active wires), and called me to ask if I had paid for the pre-wiring of the OEM dashcam (I haven’t). He eventually found the accessory power, but he didn’t tell me how he did it.

He did say that testing took a long time because the car continued to have power for 30 min after it was turned off.

 

[Joder]

My installer did run into the same issue (only found active wires), and called me to ask if I had paid for the pre-wiring of the OEM dashcam (I haven’t). He eventually found the accessory power, but he didn’t tell me how he did it.

He did say that testing took a long time because the car continued to have power for 30 min after it was turned off.

Any chance you can reach out to them to find out which accessory power is switched?

 

[stevieg]

Hey,

Anyone know if the OBD port is on the drivers side or passenger side? And is it the side where the majority of fuses are located?

Finally, I think I need to connect to a permanent live which isnt switched, like the interior lights etc. Any idea what fuse that is??

Just wish this info was in a manual somewhere!

 

[alvaro]

Tesla and rivian are able to use the built in cams as "dash cams" ... that would really be nice... hopefully an update can enable?

BMW as well.

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