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Saff
15th November 2022, 04:54 PM
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
15th November 2022, 07:11 PM
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
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=28994&stc=1&d=1668542863

Saff
16th November 2022, 08:35 AM
Thanks Nick

steamship
16th November 2022, 09:23 AM
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-s8-d4-platform-discussion-190/dash-cam-power-supply-2905635/page2/#post24880921

Saff
16th November 2022, 07:09 PM
Thank you Steamship