How to Route the Wiring for Installing a Dash Cam?
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Installing a dash cam involves the following wiring steps: 1. Secure the dash cam to the rearview mirror; 2. Connect the power cable to the device and tuck the wire into the junction between the headliner and windshield; 3. Route the power cable down along the A-pillar seam; 4. Guide the power cable along the door seam towards the bottom of the glove compartment; 5. Run the power cable along the base of the glove compartment towards the cigarette lighter and insert the power plug into the cigarette lighter socket. Dash cams come in two types: suction cup-mounted and rearview mirror-mounted. Suction cup-mounted dash cams simply need to be affixed to an appropriate position. Rearview mirror dash cams are typically clip-on models that can be directly attached over the existing rearview mirror.
Installing a dash cam's wiring is actually quite simple. Many people start by choosing a position to mount the dash cam near the rearview mirror on the windshield, and then begin routing the wires from there. Gently tuck the wire into the gap along the roof lining, sliding it down to the inner plastic cover of the A-pillar where it's easy to conceal the wiring. Continue downward to below the glove box. If the power source is the cigarette lighter, connect it there, or for a more permanent solution, connect it to the fuse box to avoid occupying the cigarette lighter socket. I've used tools like plastic pry bars to help hide the wires, being careful not to make the wiring too tight to avoid interfering with door operation or airbag deployment. The whole process takes about half an hour, with the key being to keep the wires neat and not dangling where they could distract the driver. After installation, test the dash cam to ensure it's working properly, and regularly check for any wire wear to ensure both driving safety and easy access to recordings.
