Installing BlackVue 2CH dash cameras

britelzg · 05-21-2018, 08:03 PM

Hi, guys. There are already many great posts about installing BlackVue dash cams. But none all of tells how to run the cable from front to back to connect the rear camera. Has anyone done this? What's the best route? Thanks.

Violator · 05-21-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by britelzg

Hi, guys. There are already many great posts about installing BlackVue dash cams. But none all of tells how to run the cable from front to back to connect the rear camera. Has anyone done this? What's the best route? Thanks.

I went across the top to A-pillar on the driver side, then straight back to the rear hatch door and across.
Great choice on the dash cam!

LeontiyZHP · 05-21-2018, 10:08 PM

I ran all wires along the top on the passenger side. The power cable was just long enough to connect power into the rear outlet.

CatalinP · 05-22-2018, 12:48 AM

The recommended route for the cable would be on the floor. When you run it through A and C pillars, via the top, you might obstruct the side curtain airbag deploying.

F15GorDe · 05-22-2018, 03:24 AM

I’m getting ready to do exactly the same thing and have been wondering which is the best routing method. Looking forward to all those who have already done this and which choices they made.

wgxdz · 06-01-2018, 09:46 PM

I did my DR900s-2CH last week. Run the cable through the A pillar to the floor and followed the bottom to the trunk, then, fished the cable into tailgate. Works good so far.

NOTE: if you want to do the same, you need a longer coaxial cable than the factory one. Either purchase a 10m replacement, or buy a female to male extension (what I did).

LeontiyZHP · 06-02-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wgxdz

I did my DR900s-2CH last week. Run the cable through the A pillar to the floor and followed the bottom to the trunk, then, fished the cable into tailgate. Works good so far.

NOTE: if you want to do the same, you need a longer coaxial cable than the factory one. Either purchase a 10m replacement, or buy a female to male extension (what I did).

Thanks for the input. How about the power cable? Where is your power source? Did you need an extension as well? I ran my cable through the top and it was just long enough to plug into the rear accessory outlet.

Doanster · 06-02-2018, 09:16 PM

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

wgxdz · 06-03-2018, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LeontiyZHP

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Originally Posted by wgxdz

I did my DR900s-2CH last week. Run the cable through the A pillar to the floor and followed the bottom to the trunk, then, fished the cable into tailgate. Works good so far.

NOTE: if you want to do the same, you need a longer coaxial cable than the factory one. Either purchase a 10m replacement, or buy a female to male extension (what I did).

Thanks for the input. How about the power cable? Where is your power source? Did you need an extension as well? I ran my cable through the top and it was just long enough to plug into the rear accessory outlet.

I'm using the front passenger side fuse box on my F15.

The power cable goes to a Vico-power plus (similar to power magic pro), which is wiring ACC on F47 and BATT on F38.

Set cutoff voltage for 12.2V with 6hr timer. This is the optimal setting I found after some test. Otherwise, will get the "battery discharge" warning.

BimmerSFo · 06-03-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

Pm me pls might be interested. Thanks!

Doanster · 06-03-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerSFo

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

Pm me pls might be interested. Thanks!

PM'd.

Violator · 06-08-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

Thanks for the heads-up on the smoking deal!

Doanster · 06-08-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

Thanks for the heads-up on the smoking deal!

You're welcome!

Hashtag · 06-09-2018, 11:03 PM

What are you guys using for a Sun shade? I was thinking of buying the OEM one, but i'm guessing it won't fit right with my blackvue

britelzg · 06-10-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wgxdz

I did my DR900s-2CH last week. Run the cable through the A pillar to the floor and followed the bottom to the trunk, then, fished the cable into tailgate. Works good so far.

NOTE: if you want to do the same, you need a longer coaxial cable than the factory one. Either purchase a 10m replacement, or buy a female to male extension (what I did).

Does the coaxial cable also provide the power? Did you mount the camera on the trunk door? Will it get loose since the door keeps opening and closing?

TOPEC · 06-10-2018, 08:00 PM

the coax cable provides power and transmit data. if u fish the coax cable through the oem wire loom between the hatch and body, and give it enough slack, it will not fall or come loose. mines mounted on the trunk since install and no issues.

skim7x · 06-11-2018, 08:39 AM

My Thinkware cameras are powered through the rear fuse box. I have wires connected to a cellink B under the trunk cover, and then ran the wires along the roof liner, through the black tubing where all the other cables go for the rear trunk door, under the plastic cover (that houses the rear door brake light) and drops down in the middle for my camera, which is mounted high up in the midline of the rear trunk door.

Treeboy · 06-14-2018, 10:06 AM

Can you all share what fuse numbers you have used for the installation with Power Magic Pro? F107 and F162 seem like a popular option for setup with the parking mode.

Silververtu · 06-14-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

PMed

Doanster · 06-15-2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Silververtu

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Originally Posted by Doanster

If anyone is interested in getting a great deal/discount on Blackvue cameras, including the new 4K 900S, PM me. I am NOT selling them nor am making anything off this. Just trying to pass on a good deal. I cannot post details publicly. If this is in violation of forum rules, my apologies and the mods can delete.

PMed

Replied. Deal is still available. Note that it may take up to two weeks as there is limited stock on hand.

Silververtu · 06-15-2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Replied. Deal is still available. Note that it may take up to two weeks as there is limited stock on hand.

Do you mind to pm me again? I haven't received it yet. Thanks!

Doanster · 06-15-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Replied. Deal is still available. Note that it may take up to two weeks as there is limited stock on hand.

Do you mind to pm me again? I haven't received it yet. Thanks!

(re)PM'd.

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britelzg Enlisted Member 16 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 35i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Installing BlackVue 2CH dash cameras Hi, guys. There are already many great posts about installing BlackVue dash cams. But none all of tells how to run the cable from front to back to connect the rear camera. Has anyone done this? What's the best route? Thanks.
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LeontiyZHP Private First Class 69 Rep 158 Posts Drives: E90m3; F15x35i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I ran all wires along the top on the passenger side. The power cable was just long enough to connect power into the rear outlet.
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CatalinP Major 590 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 2014 3.0xd Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	The recommended route for the cable would be on the floor. When you run it through A and C pillars, via the top, you might obstruct the side curtain airbag deploying. Last edited by CatalinP; 05-22-2018 at 03:28 AM..
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I’m getting ready to do exactly the same thing and have been wondering which is the best routing method. Looking forward to all those who have already done this and which choices they made. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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wgxdz New Member 13 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	I did my DR900s-2CH last week. Run the cable through the A pillar to the floor and followed the bottom to the trunk, then, fished the cable into tailgate. Works good so far. NOTE: if you want to do the same, you need a longer coaxial cable than the factory one. Either purchase a 10m replacement, or buy a female to male extension (what I did).
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