Dash-cam power supply

[daveejjohnson]

As I don't want something bulky stuck in my cigarette lighter constantly, where can I draw the power from for my dash-cam? It'll be a permanent install so I'd like the cable hidden behind the dash somewhere, and then up the passenger "A" pillar and above the headlining to by the mirror.

Car is a clio 197 cup

Thanks in advance

 

[pu11y]

Can be done with a fuse tap and voltage converter.

 

[daveejjohnson]

I'm a complete noob when it comes to electrics... What does that entail?

 

[millsey2010]

I have a dash cam installed on my 197 but am yet to 'hide' the charger adaptor. I have run the cable underneath the centre console (via the handbrake opening) and then tucked it underneath the glove box, then up the a pillar and across the roof lining. took me around 10 mins in total

 

[daveejjohnson]

Routing the cable through the dash, pillar and lining isn't my worry, I just need to find power for it for when I want to use a sat nav or charge my phone etc... Does the handbrake gaiter just pop out? If it does I could maybe cut into the power cable going to the cigarette lighter

 

[pu11y]

The fuse tap piggy backs an existing fuse, and the converter changes the output to the right voltage. It's then a case of routing the wires as you see fit. You would just need a crimping set and half an hour. I following the advice of someone on here - I'll try and dig up the thread.

 

[neizt]

I connected mine to the wiring for the headunit. Got an aftermarket radio so didn't need to cut into the vehicle loom.

All wires I needed were there; +12v, ignition, and ground.