[speuk]

Installed my front camera today. Picked up power from front fuse box F27 constant and F72 switched. Both were unused in mine. F72 is one of several for usb power, I don't have the travel and comfort pack so guess that might be why it is unused.

Rear camera tomorrow. This is just one cable linking to the front camera. I installed previously in my F15 and G05 trim is very similar so hoping it will be straightforward

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by speuk

Installed my front camera today. Picked up power from front fuse box F27 constant and F72 switched. Both were unused in mine. F72 is one of several for usb power, I don't have the travel and comfort pack so guess that might be why it is unused.

Rear camera tomorrow. This is just one cable linking to the front camera. I installed previously in my F15 and G05 trim is very similar so hoping it will be straightforward

Pics would be appreciated

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

Yeah I'm going for the factory look considering what the car costs I don't want exposed anything. I'll gladly pay for a proper installation once I verify there aren't any issues.

Did you have the install done? Do you mind sharing cost of equipment and installation?

Is this thread, here is what I faced: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=23

"I called my dealer's electronic shop and they recommended the Blackvue 900: https://www.blackvue.com/dr900s-2ch/

"With a 64 card, the online price is $540 + installation fee of $150-250. Is the 750 adequate for someone who does not expect to post videos online?"

[Hchhuor]

Sorry bad drawing. F20 the empty slot is F27

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by Xeno

Did you have the install done? Do you mind sharing cost of equipment and installation?

Is this thread, here is what I faced: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8;postcount=23

"I called my dealer's electronic shop and they recommended the Blackvue 900: https://www.blackvue.com/dr900s-2ch/

"With a 64 card, the online price is $540 + installation fee of $150-250. Is the 750 adequate for someone who does not expect to post videos online?"

not yet, it's been on the back burner due to other projects like rebuilding my PC and getting the truck on my car fixed

[Hchhuor]

I reconnect my blackvue magic pro wire today with f27 battery which is empty slot(mini fuse tap) and f76 for acc aslo Emory slot (standard fuse tap). If you plan to used f27 and f76 you need to have extra fuse. There no need to take off the right panel. Super fast and simple way.

[speuk]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

I reconnect my blackvue magic pro wire today with f27 battery which is empty slot(mini fuse tap) and f76 for acc aslo Emory slot (standard fuse tap). If you plan to used f27 and f76 you need to have extra fuse. There no need to take off the right panel. Super fast and simple way.

Did the same but used F27 which was also empty.

[skalberti]

BlackVue 900s videos

[sygazelle]

I had a well-reviewed car stereo installer put in my dash cam. Mine is a Viofo A129 front and rear cam.

Excuse my lack of correct terms, but he hooked the wire that needs constant power via fuse tap to the blower wire under the passenger dash. He hooked the wire that turns off when the car is off to the cigarette lighter thingy in the center console. He ran the wires to the front camera and the rear camera and the installation is perfect. No wires show.

I don't know enought about it to know if his attaching via fuse tap to the blower wire is a good approach or not. He has many good reviews and he assures me that it's a good way to do it.

The cameras works great, both front and rear. Very clear. I can read license plates easily.

[Hchhuor]

Originally Posted by skalberti

BlackVue 900s videos

Did you get citation for not fully stop at the red light?

[skalberti]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

Did you get citation for not fully stop at the red light?

My wife did

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

I had a well-reviewed car stereo installer put in my dash cam. Mine is a Viofo A129 front and rear cam.

Excuse my lack of correct terms, but he hooked the wire that needs constant power via fuse tap to the blower wire under the passenger dash. He hooked the wire that turns off when the car is off to the cigarette lighter thingy in the center console. He ran the wires to the front camera and the rear camera and the installation is perfect. No wires show.

I don't know enought about it to know if his attaching via fuse tap to the blower wire is a good approach or not. He has many good reviews and he assures me that it's a good way to do it.

The cameras works great, both front and rear. Very clear. I can read license plates easily.

What were you charged for this professional installation?

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by Xeno

What were you charged for this professional installation?

It was Byron, the owner of Seismic Autosound in Concord, CA. He charged me $260 including both front and back cameras. I'd recommend him to anyone in the SF Bay Area.

Check his reviews out on Yelp. Pretty impressive comments from his customers.

[dbull2]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

I reconnect my blackvue magic pro wire today with f27 battery which is empty slot(mini fuse tap) and f76 for acc aslo Emory slot (standard fuse tap). If you plan to used f27 and f76 you need to have extra fuse. There no need to take off the right panel. Super fast and simple way.

Where is this fuse box located and what size fuse did you use 5, 10, 15?

[Hchhuor]

Originally Posted by dbull2

Where is this fuse box located and what size fuse did you use 5, 10, 15?

Right passenger side and fuse 15 for mini and standard side fuse

[dbull2]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

15

Thanks. is the fuse box located in the right rear cargo area?

[Hchhuor]

Originally Posted by dbull2

Thanks. is the fuse box located in the right rear cargo area?

Right front

[dbull2]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

Right front

Thanks. my first time doing this.

[Hchhuor]

Originally Posted by dbull2

Thanks. my first time doing this.

Me too. I bought blackvue magic ez to make the job easier cause I don't have to find which fuse to use, but it did not work dash cam keep reboot itself. I did not get it to work first and second try. I got it to work on the third try 3 days ago.

[TheIrishMan]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

Me too. I bought blackvue magic ez to make the job easier cause I don't have to find which fuse to use, but it did not work dash cam keep reboot itself. I did not get it to work first and second try. I got it to work on the third try 3 days ago.

Do you mean the Magic ez worked after the 3rd go? Is it now working stable - would also be interested in this “easy” power solution.

[Hchhuor]

Originally Posted by TheIrishMan

Do you mean the Magic ez worked after the 3rd go? Is it now working stable - would also be interested in this “easy” power solution.

Power magic ez won't work. I have to buy magic pro.

[dbull2]

Originally Posted by Hchhuor

Me too. I bought blackvue magic ez to make the job easier cause I don't have to find which fuse to use, but it did not work dash cam keep reboot itself. I did not get it to work first and second try. I got it to work on the third try 3 days ago.

Thanks for the info. the owners manual only shows the fuse box in the rear. So having one in front is much better.

One more question, is there a convenient place for the ground wire next to the fuse box.

I am a little nervous removing the trim panels. I tried to remove the right tear panel that contains the rear speaker, but no luck. I used a trim removal tool, but was afraid I was about to break the panel. It just wouldn't let go. I was prying between the panel and the rubber gasket for the rear cargo door..