Dash cam power from Valentine One hardwire.

jcdmd · 04-22-2018, 10:42 PM

Guys, I just bought a dash cam(Ventrue N2 Pro) and I've been trying to figure out how to hardwire this dash cam around my V1 detector on my M4 Convertible.
I am encountering a couple of issues like , trims(around the windshield and A pillar) seem a lot tighter on my M4 convertible than those on coupes, and very difficult to access the battery in the trunk.. etc. etc..

Anyways, I have a functional V1 hardwire right under the Connected Drive front camera. Is there any way to feed power to the Dash Cam(mini USB) from the existing V1 hard wire kit(RJ11)???

Has anyone tried it? Or is it just impossible or not recommended by any reason?

Thanks guys

DrobertD · 05-07-2018, 11:44 AM

Jchoidmd,
I'm also interested in your questions, and hope there's a reply soon. I hardwired a dash cam and there were no more viable taps available. So I'd need to tap into the dash cam wire, or run a wire from the left front fuse box. I have an electrical engineer friend, will ask and get back.

If you serviced your M4 at BMW, did they have a problem with the hard wire? E.g. risk that it could void your warranty?

Thanks, Robert

04-22-2018, 10:42 PM	#1
jcdmd BMW Enthusiast 14 Rep 73 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Dash cam power from Valentine One hardwire. Guys, I just bought a dash cam(Ventrue N2 Pro) and I've been trying to figure out how to hardwire this dash cam around my V1 detector on my M4 Convertible. I am encountering a couple of issues like , trims(around the windshield and A pillar) seem a lot tighter on my M4 convertible than those on coupes, and very difficult to access the battery in the trunk.. etc. etc.. Anyways, I have a functional V1 hardwire right under the Connected Drive front camera. Is there any way to feed power to the Dash Cam(mini USB) from the existing V1 hard wire kit(RJ11)??? Has anyone tried it? Or is it just impossible or not recommended by any reason? Thanks guys __________________ 2022 G05 X5 45e 2021 F97 X3MC \| 2015 F83 M4 Convertible _____________________________________ (Previously) 2014 F10 550xi M Sport \| 2008 E70 X5 4.8i \| 2006 E53 X5 4.4i Last edited by jcdmd; 04-22-2018 at 11:47 PM..
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DrobertD Veteran USN 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: G01 X3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Jchoidmd, I'm also interested in your questions, and hope there's a reply soon. I hardwired a dash cam and there were no more viable taps available. So I'd need to tap into the dash cam wire, or run a wire from the left front fuse box. I have an electrical engineer friend, will ask and get back. If you serviced your M4 at BMW, did they have a problem with the hard wire? E.g. risk that it could void your warranty? Thanks, Robert __________________ 2018 X3 M40i 2016 X3 3.5i
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