Dash Cam Power Supply

Quick18 · 07-05-2018, 08:19 PM

I transferred my Blackvue DR650GW 2CH from my M4 to my M40i. Thanks to previous threads it was pretty easy to find the proper fuses. However, I could not find a suitable location for my Cell Link B auxiliary power supply. Finally found the perfect place for it. It fits perfect under the passenger front seat and allows hiding of the cable runs under the front carpet to the front fuse box. Thought I would pass it along in case others have a similar problem.

System, although a little dated, still provides excellent pictures front and back so will try to get another year or two out of it before upgrading.

This particular dash cam paid for itself after a young person ran into the front of my M4 and then tried to deny it. Video convinced the person to rescind any argument and own up to the culpability.

Njerts · 07-08-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick18

I transferred my Blackvue DR650GW 2CH from my M4 to my M40i. Thanks to previous threads it was pretty easy to find the proper fuses. However, I could not find a suitable location for my Cell Link B auxiliary power supply. Finally found the perfect place for it. It fits perfect under the passenger front seat and allows hiding of the cable runs under the front carpet to the front fuse box. Thought I would pass it along in case others have a similar problem.

System, although a little dated, still provides excellent pictures front and back so will try to get another year or two out of it before upgrading.

This particular dash cam paid for itself after a young person ran into the front of my M4 and then tried to deny it. Video convinced the person to rescind any argument and own up to the culpability.

Any photos will be appreciated.

kitzune · 07-09-2018, 06:57 AM

Link to "previous threads" will be also appreciated.I am going to install one, but i have no idea where to plug it in (don't want to waste 12V socket).

Njerts · 07-09-2018, 08:48 AM

I plan to add a hidden 12v lighter socket under/behind the glove compartment connected to the fuse box in that area, then run a thin custom USB cable tucked behind windshield trim from the dash cam to the socket with a USB charger.

nogren · 07-09-2018, 08:50 AM

That would be a good solution, and what BMW should have done like they have in the F30 I'm driving now ...
Please post pics / instructions, when you're done. B-)

/n

07-05-2018, 08:19 PM	#1
Quick18 Private 29 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Dash Cam Power Supply I transferred my Blackvue DR650GW 2CH from my M4 to my M40i. Thanks to previous threads it was pretty easy to find the proper fuses. However, I could not find a suitable location for my Cell Link B auxiliary power supply. Finally found the perfect place for it. It fits perfect under the passenger front seat and allows hiding of the cable runs under the front carpet to the front fuse box. Thought I would pass it along in case others have a similar problem. System, although a little dated, still provides excellent pictures front and back so will try to get another year or two out of it before upgrading. This particular dash cam paid for itself after a young person ran into the front of my M4 and then tried to deny it. Video convinced the person to rescind any argument and own up to the culpability.
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kitzune Private 49 Rep 58 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Link to "previous threads" will be also appreciated.I am going to install one, but i have no idea where to plug it in (don't want to waste 12V socket).
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Njerts Lieutenant 126 Rep 545 Posts Drives: x3 m40i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Vancouver,BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I plan to add a hidden 12v lighter socket under/behind the glove compartment connected to the fuse box in that area, then run a thin custom USB cable tucked behind windshield trim from the dash cam to the socket with a USB charger.
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nogren Captain 327 Rep 967 Posts Drives: G01 30d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	That would be a good solution, and what BMW should have done like they have in the F30 I'm driving now ... Please post pics / instructions, when you're done. B-) /n
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