Dashcam power supply

[Saff]

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?

Thanks Steve

[tonupkid]

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.
Good luck
Nick

[Saff]

Thanks Nick

[steamship]

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

[Saff]

Thank you Steamship

[Horrgakx]

Quick question - if the dashcam is wired to a permanent live then I assume it records all the time. That can't be good...?

[steamship]

Originally Posted by Horrgakx

Quick question - if the dashcam is wired to a permanent live then I assume it records all the time. That can't be good...?

In that thread I linked to in post #4 above, they mention about it being a permanent live, which is what some people prefer, so that its recording even when parked up. Obviously there is going to be a power drain, but that doesn't appear to be an issue for them. Finding a switched live in that area does seem to be the major issue. Horses for courses I suppose, and also depending on the type of dashcam.