06-16-2021, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Originally Posted by X5chemist
Attached is a pic from my Acadia. I tapped a 12V source located in the overhead console. It's ignition activated. It was easy to do since a plug with uninstalled options was there. Does the X5 have an ignition source to tap into in the upper console? With garage, lights, and an pano buttons, I assume there's no free 12V option/plug to tap. The camera above recorded its first accident two days ago. Both drivers took off so I could not share the video for their insurances. With so many bad drivers in ATX, I would like a recording camera. A rear camera will come later.
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I am about to install a Thinkware Q800 front/rear dash cam in the wife's F15 X5 for the same reason SATX drivers aren't any better than in ATX.
I know the F15 has a switched 12v in the mirror area and I thought the E53 did as well but don't recall if it's on one of the various switches, mirror harness itself, or dome light. Will have to go over the wiring diagrams again when/if I install one of these on Red.
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