Dashcam plug in mirror

[Macgomes]

I know some newer cars have a usb or power spot in the mirror to plugin the dashcams into to power it using a 12v. Is there one in the genesis g70s? Just wanted to see if I can set one up rather than route it to the lighter spot

 

[Bill Hall]

My 2022 G80 Prestige does not have that if it helps any. It was a pain to hide the wires. Also, I bought the Thinkware U1000 which has an available cable that allows it to be plugged into the OBD II plug under the dashboard on the left. That allws it to stay powered up when the car is off to be able to use the park mode.

This doesn't directly answer your question, but may be helpful. We're happy with the Thinkware camera, though it was expensive.

 

[SuperKing]

There's 12v going to the LKAS camera. That's where my OP hardware taps into for power. You'll need a 12v to USB adapter though... and it's not constant power, it's switched.

 

[CVODON]

I have a Garmin dash cam in both of our vehicles. I bought the extra charge module from Garmin that provides power for an hour after the car is shut off. On both I just tucked the wires under the headliner with a plastic wedge tool and then down the left pillar behind the trim on the windshield side, this keeps it away from the pillar airbag. Connected it to the fuse box with a fuse tap (the brass kind where you remove the fuse, insert the tap and then reinstall the fuse). Grounded to screw on brake pedal upper bracket. The complete install took about 10 minutes.
Not sure what poster above found difficult about hiding the wires but this is just like running power to a radar detector or similiar, very easy job than even a non-mechanical person should be able to handle with ease.

 

[Bill Hall]

I have a Garmin dash cam in both of our vehicles. I bought the extra charge module from Garmin that provides power for an hour after the car is shut off. On both I just tucked the wires under the headliner with a plastic wedge tool and then down the left pillar behind the trim on the windshield side, this keeps it away from the pillar airbag. Connected it to the fuse box with a fuse tap (the brass kind where you remove the fuse, insert the tap and then reinstall the fuse). Grounded to screw on brake pedal upper bracket. The complete install took about 10 minutes.
Not sure what poster above found difficult about hiding the wires but this is just like running power to a radar detector or similiar, very easy job than even a non-mechanical person should be able to handle with ease.

I guess part of why I thought it was hard is that I'm 75 years old, and not as "spry" as I once was. LOL

 

[ATL Sparty]

I have a Garmin dash cam in both of our vehicles. I bought the extra charge module from Garmin that provides power for an hour after the car is shut off. On both I just tucked the wires under the headliner with a plastic wedge tool and then down the left pillar behind the trim on the windshield side, this keeps it away from the pillar airbag. Connected it to the fuse box with a fuse tap (the brass kind where you remove the fuse, insert the tap and then reinstall the fuse). Grounded to screw on brake pedal upper bracket. The complete install took about 10 minutes.
Not sure what poster above found difficult about hiding the wires but this is just like running power to a radar detector or similiar, very easy job than even a non-mechanical person should be able to handle with ease.

Just a couple of weeks ago I posted about using this same approach to hardwire my Kenwood dashcam using the fuse tap wire that comes with the kit. It took longer to tuck the wires away neatly than to do the actual hookup, but it was was as easy as could be.Now both DC power outlets are available for use and I can keep that little storage compartment (where the DC, USB, and Aux outlets are) closed. Oh, and I used an unswitched circuit in the fuse panel so my cam now goes into park mode when the car is parked.

 

[Critter210]

I know some newer cars have a usb or power spot in the mirror to plugin the dashcams into to power it using a 12v. Is there one in the genesis g70s? Just wanted to see if I can set one up rather than route it to the lighter spot

I didn't use this method but, this may help you.
Best Regards,
Nick

 

[Jhon]

I guess part of why I thought it was hard is that I'm 75 years old, and not as "spry" as I once was. LOL

Yes, those days with my legs in the air, ass on the seat, back on the floor and head resting on the break pedal are over. Well, maybe not over but something I don't want to do.

 

[Ragnar]

Yeh, well remember being able to fit in the front seat with my head under the dash my ass up on the seat working on the windshield wiper motors of those 1950s cars lol .
yaaah at 78 ain’t doing that anytime soon….

 

[Abuschauffeur]

Yes, those days with my legs in the air, ass on the seat, back on the floor and head resting on the break pedal are over. Well, maybe not over but something I don't want to do.

You weren't installing anything under the dash, were you !

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[Ragnar]

Lol…..there was a time!
Remember installing a windshield washer and running the tubing under the dash to the glovebox with a button to operate it on the lower edge of the dash.
then putting a pint of Jack Daniel’s in the plastic bottle under the hood lol.