Dashcam on NX....best/quickest way
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Driver School Candidate
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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.
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.
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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.
#6
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.
#7
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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#8
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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.
#9
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.
#10
@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
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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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Here's a pick of where it came out of the weatherstripping.
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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.
Here's a pick of where it came out of the weatherstripping.