How to Wire in a Dash Cam (E85/E86)

[rangerx292]

I fitted my camera before i saw this guide :headbang:
I wired into the interior light, soldering onto the circuit board. Very easy to do and the camera stays live for about 30 minutes after the door is locked.

The light has a permanent positive feed and a switched negative. This is not an issue for the 5v converter and there’s plenty of room to fit the converter with some double sided tape.

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative. Basically trying to wire in a dash cam, I do not have the wiring loom to tap into. Only have four wires that go into the mirror. Please see attached files of the loom in my car, the white and purple to me looks like white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DSGRNMCM]

Evening All,

can I ask people what types of Dashcams we are using? I was thinking about something discreet:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/352115352728?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=352115352728&targetid=908661247816&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006988&poi=&campaignid=10195651430&mkgroupid=105678499647&rlsatarget=aud-381667280803la-908661247816&abcId=1145985&merchantid=113804428&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Nj5BRCZARIsABwxDKIIB9LBdEjMa-knT7xYTN2GBimWw7Mb-ki66QGHHqWgjxLSiZuZ1lUaAhCoEALw_wcB

this style, not necessarily manufacturer

 

[obewan]

In my car and the wife’s we have Mio
Really small, work well and good features (gps, speed camera database that can be updated. etc)
Not particularly expensive. Think they were both around the £60-70 mark

 

[Wigsters]

I have fitted two Garmin Mini's into our main car (boring slow SUV). No GPS and speed etc but as a camera, they are excellent and super discreet. The phone software manages up to 4 cameras at the same time -- very clever stuff.

Strangely, I didn't install one in the E86 -- no idea why

 

[ronk]

In the Z4 I use the BMW supplied and fitted Advanced Eye 2
It seems to work well but it’s certainly not the cheapest option on the available options.

I have the 1st generation fitted to the 335 late 2017 and that one has gone on the blink!
(The screen to reformat the SD card will not respond and I cannot reset the time nor go back to factory settings - replacement cost £475)

 

[longshaw]

I fitted my camera before i saw this guide :headbang:
I wired into the interior light, soldering onto the circuit board. Very easy to do and the camera stays live for about 30 minutes after the door is locked.

The light has a permanent positive feed and a switched negative. This is not an issue for the 5v converter and there’s plenty of room to fit the converter with some double sided tape.

I have same issue? Which did you use?

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative. Basically trying to wire in a dash cam, I do not have the wiring loom to tap into. Only have four wires that go into the mirror. Please see attached files of the loom in my car, the white and purple to me looks like white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[longshaw]

I

I fitted my camera before i saw this guide :headbang:
I wired into the interior light, soldering onto the circuit board. Very easy to do and the camera stays live for about 30 minutes after the door is locked.

The light has a permanent positive feed and a switched negative. This is not an issue for the 5v converter and there’s plenty of room to fit the converter with some double sided tape.

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative. Basically trying to wire in a dash cam, I do not have the wiring loom to tap into. Only have four wires that go into the mirror. Please see attached files of the loom in my car, the white and purple to me looks like white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Did you get an answer? I have the same colours?

 

[Z4C_er]

Evening All,

can I ask people what types of Dashcams we are using? I was thinking about something discreet:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/352115352728?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=352115352728&targetid=908661247816&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006988&poi=&campaignid=10195651430&mkgroupid=105678499647&rlsatarget=aud-381667280803la-908661247816&abcId=1145985&merchantid=113804428&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Nj5BRCZARIsABwxDKIIB9LBdEjMa-knT7xYTN2GBimWw7Mb-ki66QGHHqWgjxLSiZuZ1lUaAhCoEALw_wcB

this style, not necessarily manufacturer

Late reply, but I have fitted two of these to our cars. Really happy.
https://www.g2a.com/en-gb/xiaomi-70-mai-smart-dash-cam-pro-i10000190598001?aid=12190063&___currency=GBP&er=97b9fd3ab32b791c2717624161f698bd&___language=en&adid=GMC_GB-PB-SSC-PHY-CELECTROs&id=14&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-37jrc587jC8kiTRjvNAiEFk_UxSmo6w9L2DPMQdBRrbExqTNdg_mEaAlagEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[longshaw]

I fitted my camera before i saw this guide :headbang:
I wired into the interior light, soldering onto the circuit board. Very easy to do and the camera stays live for about 30 minutes after the door is locked.

The light has a permanent positive feed and a switched negative. This is not an issue for the 5v converter and there’s plenty of room to fit the converter with some double sided tape.

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative. Basically trying to wire in a dash cam, I do not have the wiring loom to tap into. Only have four wires that go into the mirror. Please see attached files of the loom in my car, the white and purple to me looks like white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all,

Still unsure what colour wires are good to use?

The guide is great, but not sure on the colours?

Is there anyway to test?

Thanks in advance

 

[Phil40]

Hi team, quick question
Do you use Dash Cam (mode on) during BMW Maintenance (BMW car garage).... ?

 

[ronk]

My local dealer has notices behind the service desk to say they must be turned off.

 

[Phil40]

ok (but i don't trust local dealer BMW in France ...) :|
I use now an recorder audio with microphone...

 

[longshaw]

I fitted my camera before i saw this guide :headbang:
I wired into the interior light, soldering onto the circuit board. Very easy to do and the camera stays live for about 30 minutes after the door is locked.

The light has a permanent positive feed and a switched negative. This is not an issue for the 5v converter and there’s plenty of room to fit the converter with some double sided tape.

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative. Basically trying to wire in a dash cam, I do not have the wiring loom to tap into. Only have four wires that go into the mirror. Please see attached files of the loom in my car, the white and purple to me looks like white and black. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know which wires are the positive and switched negative.

 

[Jimbob010]

Struggling! I’m trying to install the Garmin dashcam parking power system. All good but I’ve also got a yellow wire labelled ‘Batt’. No power to the unit following the instructions so far. Does anyone know where I can tap the Batt wire?