Dashcam on NX....best/quickest way
I’ve done a search on the forums but nothing specific to hardwire installing dashcam on the NX...although I’m sure it’s pretty similar. Anyone have suggestions on which fuse to tap into? Or has anyone successfully tried the rear view mirror method? - which I’d prefer if it’s not too complicated. |
I connected mine via the console 12v adapter. This power is turned on with the key. With some luck, you will find a great way to run the wires.
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I hardwired mine to one of the ignition fuses, can't remember which. Search for it, I also found it somewhere in the threads.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...ding-wire.html
I used this post to hard wire my camera it gave me a good idea of what i'm doing. |
I connected mine to the lighter port (USB adapter provided with dashcam). Surprisingly easy to tuck the cord under the headliner, across and down the A pillar, under the weatherstripping, under the glove compartment, then tucked under the center console trim and into the center console. It worked out so well that I installed a dashcam for my wife's IS250. Clean look as well, but I just barely had enough cable to reach. I also have those plastic wedge tools that helped.
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Originally Posted by typocl
(Post 10429310)
I connected mine to the lighter port (USB adapter provided with dashcam). Surprisingly easy to tuck the cord under the headliner, across and down the A pillar, under the weatherstripping, under the glove compartment, then tucked under the center console trim and into the center console. It worked out so well that I installed a dashcam for my wife's IS250. Clean look as well, but I just barely had enough cable to reach. I also have those plastic wedge tools that helped.
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Mine is mounted behind the rearview mirror, and is hardwired to the area where the switch power for the sunroof is. You just pop that off (buy a few of the replacement clips) and hardwire it into there.
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Not trying to be a d*@k here, but I'm trying to understand why people want dash cams? I realize there are plenty of vids on the internet of crashes etc caught on them, but in my 40+ years of driving I've actually seen a crash occur in front of me maybe twice and never been involved in one myself. I've heard where it''s almost standard equipment in Russia, but that might speak more to quality of drivers there and adherence to driving rules and etiquette being followed. I just don't get why people in the USA would need/want one and why put another treat in the vehicle for someone to want to steal.
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Originally Posted by Boomer80
(Post 10444517)
Not trying to be a d*@k here, but I'm trying to understand why people want dash cams? I realize there are plenty of vids on the internet of crashes etc caught on them, but in my 40+ years of driving I've actually seen a crash occur in front of me maybe twice and never been involved in one myself. I've heard where it''s almost standard equipment in Russia, but that might speak more to quality of drivers there and adherence to driving rules and etiquette being followed. I just don't get why people in the USA would need/want one and why put another treat in the vehicle for someone to want to steal.
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Originally Posted by slypx
(Post 10444641)
@Boomer80 - here is my reason ... got hit’n run only a few days after owning the NX... See my story, pictures and video here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...aught-him.html |
Originally Posted by LouisV
(Post 10438960)
were you able to install on the IS without removing the a-pillar?
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Originally Posted by Boomer80
(Post 10444517)
Not trying to be a d*@k here, but I'm trying to understand why people want dash cams? I realize there are plenty of vids on the internet of crashes etc caught on them, but in my 40+ years of driving I've actually seen a crash occur in front of me maybe twice and never been involved in one myself. I've heard where it''s almost standard equipment in Russia, but that might speak more to quality of drivers there and adherence to driving rules and etiquette being followed. I just don't get why people in the USA would need/want one and why put another treat in the vehicle for someone to want to steal.
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Originally Posted by typocl
(Post 10445276)
yes, but it certainly helped to have those plastic wedges. I initially thought I'd need to remove the a-pillar, but was able to shove the cable in without needing to.
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Originally Posted by LouisV
(Post 10445492)
I was able to wedge the cable into the pillar until I get to the dash board. How did you manage to tuck into the weather stripping?
Here's a pick of where it came out of the weatherstripping. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...036b00a62a.jpg |
Originally Posted by typocl
(Post 10446422)
It was kind of strange. For my NX, I was able to easily pull the weatherstripping off the frame and tuck the cable in then push the weatherstripping back. For the IS, it seemed more difficult, so I just raised the lip of the weatherstripping and shoved the cable under. Then at the bottom of the dash, I just brought it under the glove compartment area then when it got to the center console, tuck it under some trim pieces. I brought it up where the back of the passenger seat is.
Here's a pick of where it came out of the weatherstripping. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...036b00a62a.jpg |
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