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Old May 15, 2020 | 05:18 PM
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Ok I got my dash cam installed and hardwire kit nicely routed and tucked behind the trim. Last thing I need to do is ground and figure out what spot to plug into. Any suggestions?
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Old May 15, 2020 | 05:25 PM
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How many power wires do you have to plug in? My dash cam needed 12v constant always on (for parking mode), and 12 volt accessory power. The ground wire just needs to be connected to the frame/body somewhere via a bolt. Are you using ad-a-circuits? Depending on your dash cam power requirements you'll need to find a fuse that matches. Some fuses are always on and some only on when the car is plugged in. You'll need to be a little more specific about your dash cam wiring.
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Old May 15, 2020 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle G.
How many power wires do you have to plug in? My dash cam needed 12v constant always on (for parking mode), and 12 volt accessory power. The ground wire just needs to be connected to the frame/body somewhere via a bolt. Are you using ad-a-circuits? Depending on your dash cam power requirements you'll need to find a fuse that matches. Some fuses are always on and some only on when the car is plugged in. You'll need to be a little more specific about your dash cam wiring.
A119 V3 camera

https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A119-1600P-Camera-Logger/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=a119v3+dash+cam&qid=1589578078&sprefix=a119&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A119-1600P-Camera-Logger/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=a119v3+dash+cam&qid=1589578078&sprefix=a119&sr=8-3


And this wire kit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z4FSS7S/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z4FSS7S/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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Old May 15, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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How do you like the V3? I have the A119S and it's been GREAT as a dashcam

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Old May 15, 2020 | 06:09 PM
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Just got it today. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos on it and another member here suggested it.
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Old May 15, 2020 | 07:36 PM
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I can’t figure out how the heck the lower trim piece comes off?!?!? I got the fuse door off but This other one won’t budge. Looks like it hits the glove box?
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Old May 15, 2020 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh-L
I can’t figure out how the heck the lower trim piece comes off?!?!? I got the fuse door off but This other one won’t budge. Looks like it hits the glove box?
it has a finger pull at the firewall and pulls out and back towards the seat.
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Old May 15, 2020 | 08:42 PM
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Dude all you need to do is remove the pillar trim and the fusebox door. Then put something like a fishtape from the top of your dash down to the fuse box area. No other trim needs to be removed.
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Old May 15, 2020 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FordGate
Dude all you need to do is remove the pillar trim and the fusebox door. Then put something like a fishtape from the top of your dash down to the fuse box area. No other trim needs to be removed.
I already did that. It’s all nice and neat and zip tied. Just need to know what fuse to plug into. I wanted the other trim piece off for a little more room and light.
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Old May 15, 2020 | 11:01 PM
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Depends if you require parking mode or not. I don't, I find it useless. So I hooked mine to accessory power and wired it to the cigarette outlet behind the dash. On with the key, on with acc power, off otherwise.
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