Dashcam install

elimpfor · 04-12-2016, 05:14 PM

Hey guys,

I got myself a BlackVue DR650GW-2CH dashcam that I will be installing in my new M40i at the end of the month when it is delivered.

Can anyone confirm if the fuse panel setup for the X4 is as found here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...16&postcount=2 (guessing the X3 and X4 share the same fuse setup?)

Also, I will be using a Multi Safer hard wire kit, and they recommend one wire on a constant 12V fuse (they suggest the Hazard lights) and another on an ACC fuse to enable "parking mode" recording. From the X3 diagram posted above, I wasn't able to find the hazard lights fuse. BMW is tricky because of the battery discharge prevention and apparently the only safe fuse for permanent constant 12V is the hazard light or straight to battery terminal. Does anyone have a clue?

I'm thinking I will post my install in a step-by-step picture guide if there is interest.

BMWZ4 · 04-12-2016, 05:51 PM

I used a fuse tap and plugged into #147 in the trunk.

elimpfor · 04-12-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I used a fuse tap and plugged into #147 in the trunk.

Any particular reason why you went with the fuse panel in the trunk? I am assuming #147 is not used and constant 12V?

BMWZ4 · 04-12-2016, 05:59 PM

I couldn't get to the fuse behind the glove box so went to the the trunk. As for #147 I took my cue from another forum member (sorry don't recall the members name).

It either drives the iDrive or something similar so as soon as I start the car, the camera starts.

elimpfor · 04-12-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I couldn't get to the fuse behind the glove box so went to the the trunk. As for #147 I took my cue from another forum member (sorry don't recall the members name).

It either drives the iDrive or something similar so as soon as I start the car, the camera starts.

Ok, so not constant 12V then but ACC like.

BMWZ4 · 04-12-2016, 06:03 PM

Exactly...ACC like.

04-12-2016, 05:14 PM	#1
elimpfor Private First Class 92 Rep 103 Posts Drives: X4 M40i MY17 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dashcam install - constant 12V fuse Hey guys, I got myself a BlackVue DR650GW-2CH dashcam that I will be installing in my new M40i at the end of the month when it is delivered. Can anyone confirm if the fuse panel setup for the X4 is as found here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...16&postcount=2 (guessing the X3 and X4 share the same fuse setup?) Also, I will be using a Multi Safer hard wire kit, and they recommend one wire on a constant 12V fuse (they suggest the Hazard lights) and another on an ACC fuse to enable "parking mode" recording. From the X3 diagram posted above, I wasn't able to find the hazard lights fuse. BMW is tricky because of the battery discharge prevention and apparently the only safe fuse for permanent constant 12V is the hazard light or straight to battery terminal. Does anyone have a clue? I'm thinking I will post my install in a step-by-step picture guide if there is interest.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1924 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I used a fuse tap and plugged into #147 in the trunk. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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BMWZ4 Major General 1924 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I couldn't get to the fuse behind the glove box so went to the the trunk. As for #147 I took my cue from another forum member (sorry don't recall the members name). It either drives the iDrive or something similar so as soon as I start the car, the camera starts. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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BMWZ4 Major General 1924 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Exactly...ACC like. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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