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Hi. I recently got a D2 2,8QS and I want to know whats the best location to get Switched 12V for a dash cam?
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Up around the sunroof/central interior lights there's a fair bit of suitable and accessible wiring.
The only thing to be careful of is that some of it is "sleepable" live, i.e. it doesn't go off immediately with the ignition but a short while after. I recall tapping into sunroof wiring, admittedly on my PF, to add a dimming mirror.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". ![]() Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... ![]() 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. ![]() 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. |
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Isn’t there a thread on here from Sean (Steamship) that followed his dashcam fitting to his D2? IIRC, it had photos that included wiring. I’m hopeless at serching the forum - maybe someone could find it and post a link?
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not). |
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I fitted a piggyback fuse in the fuse box and ran the wire up the pillar and under the headlining. I expect it's the same as Sean or another member here as that's where I got the idea from.
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Cars... '93 Audi Coupe 2.0 Alpine White (sold) '99 Audi S4 Merlin Purple - K04 upgrade to 412hp (sold) '00 Audi S8 Agate Grey |
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http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=85190 and the relevant bit that Ronin is interested in is this: For the 12v feed, I used a piggyback fuse holder into the fuse at Yellow 2 (telephone/navigation).
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! ![]() My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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You say you want a switched live. Check how long your dash cam battery will last. If you leave it off for too long and the camera battery goes flat you may loose settings. If the camera records when the car is bumped while parked you might miss that as well. I've used a permanent live with a piggy back fuze holder.
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My camera is an a118c, It doesn't have a battery only a capacitor. So a fuse tap at yellow 2. noted. Will post pics when installed. Thank you all for help.
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Just use an “add a fuse” and run it from the fuse box, I always run them that way, safe and reversible
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I ended up tapping into switched +12V at the sunroof connector. I used a cable with an inline fuse in it. I didn't want to use the 'add a fuse' thing as it would involve running cables down the A pillars which hold the airbags and I didn't want to touch any of it. A 10cm run of cable from dash to the 12 to 5V PSU did it.
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