Dash cam approved option for new Volvo? - Page 2

Quacker · Mar 4th, 2019, 21:31

I have a DdPai at the back and a Goluk T3 at the front. Both great little cameras. Very compact and unobtrusive and I barely see the front one from the driver's seat because it is just a little cylinder that sits on the passenger side, hidden behind the rear view mirror. No screens or any external controls. All controls and the screen are on the app on the smartphone.

They have small battery powered bluetooth emergency buttons that when pressed, save six second before and six seconds afterwards to a protected file. So no fumbling around on the camera itself for the emergency button. All files remain on the card until they are overwritten apart from protected files which remain until the card is formatted. All those files or portions of files can be transferred to the smartphone or just viewed without downloading, without removing the microSD card from the camera. A tablet works just as well. Either device is only needed when needed if you see what I mean. I can go for months with no need to view or download.

Wiring these in is easy. You can wire the back one into the rear power socket, if your car has one, and on Volvo the power shuts off after 10 minutes or so from shutting the ignition off. The only drawback is that, in my case, I have a big fridge semi-permanently strapped down in the back and on the odd occasion when it is used, such as when shopping for frozen food, the camera loses its power point. It would be easy enough to splice another power point in if only I could be arsed.
Shouldn't take more than about two hours to wire both in with no trace of wiring visible at the front but with a wire crossing the seal of the hatchback at the back.

I have wired a linked set of front and back cameras into the Qashqai, which records both cameras to the same card in the front one. While again very compact, the emergency button is fiddly to reach from the driver's seat, if you can remember which one it is even, and the card has to be removed and inserted into a card reader with an adapter to see the files. Took about an hour and a half to wire that in. Started to route the cable front to back along the floor but found that was a no-go because the cable would be too short. The roof route was much much easier and just required the cable to be pushed under the headlining and door seals. I used a special tool called a teaspoon handle to aid this job.
That camera is this model.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had it a year and only checked it a couple of times to make sure it works. I formatted the card a few weeks ago as routine maintenance, as I did with the either the Goluk or DdPai, I forget which. The other one was left because I did not find a format control on the app. They do all work fine.
None of these have a battery. They do have capacitors which last far longer apparently.

encroute · Mar 5th, 2019, 11:59

Hi @Kentish/@Bloke69, You couldn't tell me which fuses (I assume you used fuses, not an OBD connector) you used for Permanent live and Ignition live?

I think my 900S-2CH is mis-wired!

Boatie · Mar 5th, 2019, 12:12

Thinkware 770 , hard wired front and rear. No issues.

jamei305 · Mar 5th, 2019, 13:39

People say no issues but have you tried activating the airbags to make sure none of the cabling causes a problem?

Quacker · Mar 5th, 2019, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamei305

People say no issues but have you tried activating the airbags to make sure none of the cabling causes a problem?

Yeah right! As if.

WhatNext? · Mar 5th, 2019, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by encroute

Hi @Kentish/@Bloke69, You couldn't tell me which fuses (I assume you used fuses, not an OBD connector) you used for Permanent live and Ignition live?

I think my 900S-2CH is mis-wired!

I thought that too when I first got it installed. What is the problem?

encroute · Mar 7th, 2019, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke69

I thought that too when I first got it installed. What is the problem?

The device is not always coming on.
I think it's staying in parking mode (Not fully checked the output yet)
It occasionally logs onto the Phone's shared WiFi, but not always.

I feel the issue is the Ignition isn't being identified, and I suspect it's jumpered into an unsuitable fuse.

Took it to a Volvo dealer - the Service Manager tried to explain that "Volvo say a camera could affect the radar of the Intellisafe system". While I understand a power issue could affect a car - light going into a lens and a 2.4Ghz WiFi signal cannot affect a radar system otherwise every mobile/iPad/laptop phone would be affecting the car. He said he'd ask the engineer to call.

He called - and said they normally hardwire from the centre console, under the cigarette lighter socket (Unfortunately that fuse in in the engine bay). I asked for a suitable fuse in the passenger bay fuse box - and he repeated that they normally ... etc etc.

If there's no suitable fuse, tell me.
If there is - tell me.
Why is this like getting blood out of a stone?

How is yours wired?
PLEASE!

Wizzpop · Mar 7th, 2019, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by encroute

How is yours wired?
PLEASE!

I'll repeat my earlier post on this thread!
This thread covers the installation of a dashcam in an XC60 or V60 without accessing the inaccessible fuse box.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=288747

tommyPLxc60 · Mar 8th, 2019, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by encroute

How is yours wired?
PLEASE!

Try different dealer I guess

Kentish · Mar 7th, 2019, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by encroute

Hi @Kentish/@Bloke69, You couldn't tell me which fuses (I assume you used fuses, not an OBD connector) you used for Permanent live and Ignition live?

I think my 900S-2CH is mis-wired!

Sorry can't tell you as mine was supplied and installed by http://blackvue.co.uk/

Mar 4th, 2019, 21:31	#1
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	I have a DdPai at the back and a Goluk T3 at the front. Both great little cameras. Very compact and unobtrusive and I barely see the front one from the driver's seat because it is just a little cylinder that sits on the passenger side, hidden behind the rear view mirror. No screens or any external controls. All controls and the screen are on the app on the smartphone. They have small battery powered bluetooth emergency buttons that when pressed, save six second before and six seconds afterwards to a protected file. So no fumbling around on the camera itself for the emergency button. All files remain on the card until they are overwritten apart from protected files which remain until the card is formatted. All those files or portions of files can be transferred to the smartphone or just viewed without downloading, without removing the microSD card from the camera. A tablet works just as well. Either device is only needed when needed if you see what I mean. I can go for months with no need to view or download. Wiring these in is easy. You can wire the back one into the rear power socket, if your car has one, and on Volvo the power shuts off after 10 minutes or so from shutting the ignition off. The only drawback is that, in my case, I have a big fridge semi-permanently strapped down in the back and on the odd occasion when it is used, such as when shopping for frozen food, the camera loses its power point. It would be easy enough to splice another power point in if only I could be arsed. Shouldn't take more than about two hours to wire both in with no trace of wiring visible at the front but with a wire crossing the seal of the hatchback at the back. I have wired a linked set of front and back cameras into the Qashqai, which records both cameras to the same card in the front one. While again very compact, the emergency button is fiddly to reach from the driver's seat, if you can remember which one it is even, and the card has to be removed and inserted into a card reader with an adapter to see the files. Took about an hour and a half to wire that in. Started to route the cable front to back along the floor but found that was a no-go because the cable would be too short. The roof route was much much easier and just required the cable to be pushed under the headlining and door seals. I used a special tool called a teaspoon handle to aid this job. That camera is this model. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've had it a year and only checked it a couple of times to make sure it works. I formatted the card a few weeks ago as routine maintenance, as I did with the either the Goluk or DdPai, I forget which. The other one was left because I did not find a format control on the app. They do all work fine. None of these have a battery. They do have capacitors which last far longer apparently. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Mar 5th, 2019, 11:59	#2
encroute Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Marseillan, SW France	Hi @Kentish/@Bloke69, You couldn't tell me which fuses (I assume you used fuses, not an OBD connector) you used for Permanent live and Ignition live? I think my 900S-2CH is mis-wired! __________________ Now looking for a MY2022/3 XC40 in SW France! MY19 XC60 T5 Momentum Intellisafe Pro, Xenium, Smartphone, Keyless, 4 zone, Tempa - Pine Grey w/ Charcoal leather. Former V50 Owner Last edited by encroute; Mar 5th, 2019 at 12:01.

Mar 5th, 2019, 12:12	#3
Boatie Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 14:38 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	Thinkware 770 , hard wired front and rear. No issues.

Mar 5th, 2019, 13:39	#4
jamei305 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 09:07 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ely	People say no issues but have you tried activating the airbags to make sure none of the cabling causes a problem?

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