Dashcam interior fuse box

Smee · 09-21-2016, 02:16 AM

I know I am being thick here but where is the fuse box behind the dash and which fuse is switched live?

I need to plumb my dashcam in

Cheers
Lee

magic77 · 09-21-2016, 02:18 AM

this post should help

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1274438

teaston · 09-21-2016, 02:53 AM

I connected mine to the 12v socket under the glovebox.

Chrismac13 · 09-21-2016, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I connected mine to the 12v socket under the glovebox.

This

Smee · 10-03-2016, 05:13 AM

going to look in to this today, so just to confirm there is no Fuse boxes behind the dash?

MarkG_M5Comp · 10-03-2016, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Smee

going to look in to this today, so just to confirm there is no Fuse boxes behind the dash?

There is in the X5 (behind the panel above the pedals) - I've connected my day cam to that yesterday.

Worth checking in the F30 before you wire all the way to the back.

F15CCT · 10-03-2016, 07:54 AM

Mines in the 12v in the passenger foot well. Not hard wired as such but you would never notice it or any wiring.

Chrismac13 · 10-03-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M50d

There is in the X5 (behind the panel above the pedals) - I've connected my day cam to that yesterday.

Worth checking in the F30 before you wire all the way to the back.

Fuse boxes in my f31 are in the boot floor & under the bonnet

2real4u · 10-03-2016, 12:14 PM

Use fuse distribution box in boot under floor, double check diagram for 30G.

Smee · 10-04-2016, 02:44 AM

i cant be bothered to run a fuse al the way to teh boot.

where is the cig lighter under glove box and is this Switched live or perm live? ill just split in to this

Mr H · 10-04-2016, 04:05 AM

This is a switched live as far as I know, it powers down after a period of time.

I ended up extending the wires and running the cable to the boot for mine as I wanted the parking mode to work

2real4u · 10-04-2016, 06:19 AM

Distribution power box on back is properly way to connect anything from interior to power up. Personally and for my customers I don't mix any wiring. Always go for genuine diagrams or do my own way, just simple put new connector to box, feed, new fuse.

Smee · 10-04-2016, 06:51 AM

this is the kit i have

only needs a switched live and earth so should be easier than running a cable all the way to boot. must be something under the dash surely!!!

2real4u · 10-04-2016, 07:16 AM

Believe me, wiring from boot area is very quick, specially on roof line way ready to go for windscreen.
There is a plenty ground connectors points behind left wheel arch cover.

Smee · 10-04-2016, 09:31 AM

how quick how do you get teh cable under the roof liner without lowering it?

NISFAN · 10-04-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Smee

how quick how do you get teh cable under the roof liner without lowering it?

You can run the cable under the window rubbers in a few minutes. Super quick and totally out of sight. I remembered I fitted my data logger GPS unit only the other day and that was 'temporary'. It's been in about a year.

2real4u · 10-04-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Smee

how quick how do you get teh cable under the roof liner without lowering it?

Roof line way in less than 0,5h, bottom inside channel protection route as cables goes from factory about 1h.

Nobby Clark · 10-04-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2real4u

Believe me, wiring from boot area is very quick, specially on roof line way ready to go for windscreen.
There is a plenty ground connectors points behind left wheel arch cover.

Which is not the way to go. Run it along the floor line. That way no DAB issues and no potential interference with air curtains.

Oh and don't use the hardware kit shown. The voltage cut off is too low to properly protect the battery.

Smee · 10-05-2016, 03:19 AM

this is all getting complicated... ill end up selling the car before i fit it.

i have that wiring kit took it out of my old car lol

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Smee Colonel 508 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	going to look in to this today, so just to confirm there is no Fuse boxes behind the dash? __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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F15CCT Captain 84 Rep 611 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North London iTrader: (0)	Mines in the 12v in the passenger foot well. Not hard wired as such but you would never notice it or any wiring.
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Smee Colonel 508 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	i cant be bothered to run a fuse al the way to teh boot. where is the cig lighter under glove box and is this Switched live or perm live? ill just split in to this __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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Mr H Private First Class 58 Rep 151 Posts Drives: BMW 330i LCI Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK - The North iTrader: (0)	This is a switched live as far as I know, it powers down after a period of time. I ended up extending the wires and running the cable to the boot for mine as I wanted the parking mode to work
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2real4u Banned 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: south iTrader: (0)	Distribution power box on back is properly way to connect anything from interior to power up. Personally and for my customers I don't mix any wiring. Always go for genuine diagrams or do my own way, just simple put new connector to box, feed, new fuse.
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Smee Colonel 508 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	this is the kit i have only needs a switched live and earth so should be easier than running a cable all the way to boot. must be something under the dash surely!!! __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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2real4u Banned 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: south iTrader: (0)	Believe me, wiring from boot area is very quick, specially on roof line way ready to go for windscreen. There is a plenty ground connectors points behind left wheel arch cover.
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Smee Colonel 508 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	how quick how do you get teh cable under the roof liner without lowering it? __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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