How to Hardwire a Dash Cam on 2019 egolf

[nickli]

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2019 egolf SE one week ago. Very happy so far. I am planning to install a dash cam. I don't like having the wire all the way to the cigarate lighter.
I am wondering if there is a way to hardwire the dash cam to the interior lights. Have any gurus here done that already? Thanks.

 

[2016golfse]

I've installed an Aukey DR02 (which frequently goes on sale on Amazon for $50) on mine. There's a DIY here:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10375

This video for installing an auto-dimming mirror will give you a good idea too on removal of trim pieces:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRzV4vKY1r4

My own personal tips as follows:

1) I did use an Add-A-Circuit to tap at the fuse panel.
2) I also used one of these 12V to USB converters, along with the long mini-USB cable provided with my camera, to run power to the headliner.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Dc-dc-Conver...er-Adapter-3a-15w/1854960089?iid=223477160252
3) Be sure to run your mini-USB cable underneath the curtain airbag.

 

[eGolfJoe]

I've installed an Aukey DR02 (which frequently goes on sale on Amazon for $50) on mine. There's a DIY here:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10375

This video for installing an auto-dimming mirror will give you a good idea too on removal of trim pieces:

Wow! So glad the pillar cover is not a PITA to remove like it is on my Mk4 Jetta.

This is something I need to do soon (swap over my dashcam from the Jetta).