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Old 15th November 2022, 05:54 PM
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Default Dashcam power supply

Hi, I'd like to fit my dashcam which has a cigar lighter plug. The socket in the front center console doesn't workat the mo so will have to sort it.
Has anyone found a better way of powering a dashcam on a D4 or suggest a small/angled 12v plug so I can perhaps use the rear console socket which has restricted access?

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Old 15th November 2022, 08:11 PM
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In my D4 I used a power source from within the housing behind the rear view mirror. I'm sorry but I can't remember which wires I connected it to, but I discovered them with an online search if that helps.

The housing is released by unscrewing a bolt located inside the sunglass holder.

I dismantled the dash cam's fag lighter plug and wrapped the workings with insulating tape. It fitted it easily inside the housing. Plenty of room in there.
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Old 16th November 2022, 09:35 AM
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Check out the following thread. I've provided the link to where the OP shows how the dashcam was wired in:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-.../#post24880921
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Thank you Steamship
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