Powering a dash cam

[Exscotticus]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The map light does not have ignition switched power, so the camera would always be powered.

Hmmm. That is a problem. I could add a manual switch (or even commandeer one of the light switches), but all it would take is one forgetful moment…

I might be inclined to try using the A pillar if I saw a video of someone doing it. But what I've read--airbags, clips that break--drains my confidence.

[bairjo]

I ran the wires for my ONSTAR mirror with no problem. I threw together a YouTube video when I did it and you can see how easy it is to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fzksq80Emk

[Exscotticus]

Originally Posted by bairjo

I ran the wires for my ONSTAR mirror with no problem. I threw together a YouTube video when I did it and you can see how easy it is to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fzksq80Emk

This video was very inspiring. Thank you!

I had searched for videos like this but probably missed it since my search terms were dash-cam-oriented. But this video applies to anyone wishing to power anything in that area.

[UberSilver]

A lot of dash cams were made to always have power(parking mode), as a motion sensor will activate a one minute recording.

Originally Posted by Exscotticus

Hmmm. That is a problem. I could add a manual switch (or even commandeer one of the light switches), but all it would take is one forgetful moment…

I might be inclined to try using the A pillar if I saw a video of someone doing it. But what I've read--airbags, clips that break--drains my confidence.