Hardwire A Blackvue Dash Cam

[dilligolf]

Hi All,

I’m considering a Backvue dash cam hardwired, but not via the standard OBD cable, but can’t find other cables to use with the fuse box and a fuse tap?

Cheers!

[gixerste]

here's a number and email address  +44 (0)1159 599 995 sales@blackvueuk.co. for the kit. The hard wire kit was £28.95 but I didn't see a piggyback fuse holder in it, so you will probably have to go on ebay for one.

[sjw]

Hi All,

I’m considering a Backvue dash cam hardwired, but not via the standard OBD cable, but can’t find other cables to use with the fuse box and a fuse tap?

Cheers!

Does it just run off a mini/micro USB? If so, just grab any cable off ebay.

[willni]

Does it just run off a mini/micro USB? If so, just grab any cable off ebay.

Blackvue have a circle connector which takes direct 12v, most of the cables on eBay are 5v output unfortunately.

You need the blackvue magic pro (Link below), and then a dash cam to 12v charger like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinkware-Cigar-Lighter-Power-Adaptor/dp/B00YAE5K3E/ref=sr_1_4?crid=14MMI1H92J1WE&keywords=blackvue+590+12v+cable&qid=1698427101&sprefix=blackvue+590+12v+cabl%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-4


https://www.amazon.co.uk/BlackVue-Hardwire-Parking-Battery-Protection-PowerMagicPro/dp/B008B8ERIO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C25WF8LWF947&keywords=blackvue+magic+box&qid=1698427041&sprefix=blackvue+magic+box%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

[mb]

I think my Blackvue came with two leads, one with a 12v cigarette lighter plug and the other with no plug.

The lead with no plug just had a black and red wire. I connected the red wire to a fuse piggy back thing and earthed the black wire (it already had a crimp connected).

Finding a suitable route I was happy with for the rear camera took the most time

[dilligolf]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I had seen the Blackvue magic pro and wondered if an alternative was a piggy back fuse tap + normal lead. I’m not looking for parking mode as conscious of the risk of theft if left in while parked.

I’ve seen a guide to install in a Golf – assume all I need is the plastic trim priser / remover tool, and would you say it’s a hard job or just faffy that needs time?

Thanks again!

[willni]

If you’re not worried about parking mode then a piggy back fuse is all you need. Just follow this guide depending on if your front only or front and rear: https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-golf-dash-cam-install/

Just need a set of plastic trim tools and it’s faffy the first time about 40mins from memory, but once you’ve done it once you can do it in 10-15 mins.

Curious though are you worried about theft of the dash cam or the car itself?

[Finglonga]

Unless you live in the Bonx the last thing to worry about is theft. You biggest concern nowadays is people hitting the car and driving off. My cameras over the years have saved hassle people have hit the car or someone elses car and driven off or denied it. All I used was piggy back fuse holders for the parking mode.

[Jace]

Its quite a simple job once you've watched a tutorial , not too much trim needs taking off either.

I earther mine to one of the M10 bolts you can see in the glove box area.

I tucked he wire in the A pillar & roof liner

Theft wise, its very unlikely you'd get it stolen, I have a Nextbase 622 in my Golf R haven't ever worried about the dash cam getting stolen, unlike the whole car 😬

[Jace]

Its quite a simple job once you've watched a tutorial , not too much trim needs taking off either.

I earther mine to one of the M10 bolts you can see in the glove box area.

I tucked he wire in the A pillar & roof liner.

I have mine set for parking knocks & it paid off when a guy revered in to me, smashing the number plate & surround, he totally denied it was him who did the damage, until I offered to show him on the dash cam app 💪


Theft wise, its very unlikely you'd get it stolen, I have a Nextbase 622 in my Golf R haven't ever worried about the dash cam getting stolen, unlike the whole car 😬