Guide to installing a USB dash camera wired into the car with properly concealed cabling, no permanent modifications to the factory electrics, and auto power on/off with the ignition switch.

This video covers a single-circuit install with a 5 volt USB power adapter, as USB-powered dash cams don't have a way of implementing a proper parking mode that would necessitate a bit more wiring. If you want a functional parking mode you will need a different camera and different wiring, see this video instead:    • How to: Hardwire install a dash cam f...  

The dash cam featured is a Viofo A119S.
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You can obviously do the wiring any way you like. The way shown uses a fuse tap and a hardwired USB power supply. You will need:
* USB dash cam, see above
* USB cable, length to suit
* 24 or 12 volt adapter for USB, featured is a dual socket unit with cable terminating in an SAE plug. Amazon links ~
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* Additional fuse to suit, 5 amps is about right
* Other wiring and crimps or solder as required
* Voltmeter
* Tools to get behind trim. Socket or spanner to work nuts/bolts for ground terminal.

The car featured is Ford Mondeo Mk3. Here's a new video showing the same hardware installed in a VW Golf:    • How to: Hardwire install dash cam (VW...  

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