Fitting a dashcam - Page 6

BicesterTerrier · Mar 31st, 2018, 10:53

A word of caution to anyone buying a Nextbase hard wire kit, neither of the wires included that piggback on a fuse are suitable for the new XC90 - imagine could be the same for all of the new models - it does not come with the micro sized fuse version, only small and standard. Now waiting for an Amazon delivery.

Mentioned it in Halfrauds whilst looking if they had micro versions, their fitter wouldn't believe me so had a look, he was surprised there were no small fuses in the boxes anywhere. Just glad I didn't pay them 30 quid to find out it wouldn't fit.

BARNEYROVER · Mar 31st, 2018, 11:15

I had Nextbase 512GW fitted by dealer and had same problems with not being micro fuse connections in hard wire kit. Telephoned Nextbase and explained situation, they sent me micro connector fitment FOC. Nice to get good helpful service from someone who appreciates customer relations

NeilP1962 · Apr 1st, 2018, 12:31

How on earth do you get the fuse box cover off (the one in the passenger footwell below the glove box)? I've got the carpet pulled back but I've been trying for ages and all I've managed is to scuff my knuckles

Boatie · Apr 1st, 2018, 13:39

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Originally Posted by NeilP1962

How on earth do you get the fuse box cover off (the one in the passenger footwell below the glove box)? I've got the carpet pulled back but I've been trying for ages and all I've managed is to scuff my knuckles

You're not using the correct swear words

On a serious note if you do succeed please share. Fitting my dashcam is a task I must tackle when I can find the time.

NeilP1962 · Apr 1st, 2018, 13:57

This is crazy

I have the carpet pulled right back so full access to the fusebox cover is there, but I cannot figure out how to get the cover off. It looks like there is a hooked hinge arrangement at the rear (nearest the door) so it should release from the front and swing backwards but I'm putting so much force trying this I'm frightened the plastic breaks.

Volvo need their heads banging together, imagine trying to change a fuse at night by the side of the road. Absolute madness. Can anyone advise please? I really want this dashcam fitted this weekend.

volvocamper · Apr 1st, 2018, 14:22

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Originally Posted by NeilP1962

This is crazy

I have the carpet pulled right back so full access to the fusebox cover is there, but I cannot figure out how to get the cover off. It looks like there is a hooked hinge arrangement at the rear (nearest the door) so it should release from the front and swing backwards but I'm putting so much force trying this I'm frightened the plastic breaks.

Volvo need their heads banging together, imagine trying to change a fuse at night by the side of the road. Absolute madness. Can anyone advise please? I really want this dashcam fitted this weekend.

Try warming the fusebox with a hairdryer, it will make the plastic box more flexible and hopefully release the catch(es) and certainly less likely to break anything.

BicesterTerrier · Apr 3rd, 2018, 19:51

It opens on the right side, hinged on left, there are 2 clips holding it closed, the lower is the sod to move. I ended up reaching over from drivers side, working fingers to the lower edge to open it, once open the cover can be removed.

qm2 · Apr 3rd, 2018, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by BicesterTerrier

A word of caution to anyone buying a Nextbase hard wire kit, neither of the wires included that piggback on a fuse are suitable for the new XC90 - imagine could be the same for all of the new models - it does not come with the micro sized fuse version, only small and standard. Now waiting for an Amazon delivery.

Mentioned it in Halfrauds whilst looking if they had micro versions, their fitter wouldn't believe me so had a look, he was surprised there were no small fuses in the boxes anywhere. Just glad I didn't pay them 30 quid to find out it wouldn't fit.

The fuses for the Xc90 are micro 2 these are smaller than micro.

nu11eaf · Apr 4th, 2018, 14:12

It might be easier to run a live cable from the fuse box in the cargo area and tuck it under the trim and the plastic sill trims to the front,.

Christerart · Apr 8th, 2018, 22:19

In August '16 I bought this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OPrYBWCAYc&t=983s

And installed its in our D5 V70 where it's done 18K miles

Always greets us when we start the car - in Chinese which we don't speak - but it's cute and let's us know she is on and when the GPS signal has been acquired - which is neat...

The feature we bought it for - the magnetic quick release has worked flawlessly but over time I have to admit I don't use it unless I/we are in an area we don't know.

Now thinking of adding a rear camera and will either leave this one where's it's mounted and get this one for the rear:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdDXjYGfTSY&t=6s

OR - might get this one - Front & Back 1080p Dash-Cam - (and give the DDPai to a deserving soul):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4&t=21s

For £100 you get both front and rear - what's there not to like..

Mar 31st, 2018, 10:53	#51
BicesterTerrier New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2018 11:14 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: BICESTER	Damn micro fuses A word of caution to anyone buying a Nextbase hard wire kit, neither of the wires included that piggback on a fuse are suitable for the new XC90 - imagine could be the same for all of the new models - it does not come with the micro sized fuse version, only small and standard. Now waiting for an Amazon delivery. Mentioned it in Halfrauds whilst looking if they had micro versions, their fitter wouldn't believe me so had a look, he was surprised there were no small fuses in the boxes anywhere. Just glad I didn't pay them 30 quid to find out it wouldn't fit.

Mar 31st, 2018, 11:15	#52
BARNEYROVER VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	Dashcam I had Nextbase 512GW fitted by dealer and had same problems with not being micro fuse connections in hard wire kit. Telephoned Nextbase and explained situation, they sent me micro connector fitment FOC. Nice to get good helpful service from someone who appreciates customer relations

Apr 8th, 2018, 22:19	#60
Christerart VOC Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 09:57 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cambridge	In August '16 I bought this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OPrYBWCAYc&t=983s And installed its in our D5 V70 where it's done 18K miles Always greets us when we start the car - in Chinese which we don't speak - but it's cute and let's us know she is on and when the GPS signal has been acquired - which is neat... The feature we bought it for - the magnetic quick release has worked flawlessly but over time I have to admit I don't use it unless I/we are in an area we don't know. Now thinking of adding a rear camera and will either leave this one where's it's mounted and get this one for the rear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdDXjYGfTSY&t=6s OR - might get this one - Front & Back 1080p Dash-Cam - (and give the DDPai to a deserving soul): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4&t=21s For £100 you get both front and rear - what's there not to like.. __________________ 2008 XC70 D5 Lux Geartronic Polestar, 161K 2005 XC70 D5 SE Geartronic, 203K

Apr 1st, 2018, 12:31	#53
NeilP1962 New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 10:32 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Darlington	How on earth do you get the fuse box cover off (the one in the passenger footwell below the glove box)? I've got the carpet pulled back but I've been trying for ages and all I've managed is to scuff my knuckles

Apr 1st, 2018, 13:57	#55
NeilP1962 New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 10:32 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Darlington	This is crazy I have the carpet pulled right back so full access to the fusebox cover is there, but I cannot figure out how to get the cover off. It looks like there is a hooked hinge arrangement at the rear (nearest the door) so it should release from the front and swing backwards but I'm putting so much force trying this I'm frightened the plastic breaks. Volvo need their heads banging together, imagine trying to change a fuse at night by the side of the road. Absolute madness. Can anyone advise please? I really want this dashcam fitted this weekend.

Apr 3rd, 2018, 19:51	#57
BicesterTerrier New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2018 11:14 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: BICESTER	It opens on the right side, hinged on left, there are 2 clips holding it closed, the lower is the sod to move. I ended up reaching over from drivers side, working fingers to the lower edge to open it, once open the cover can be removed.

Apr 4th, 2018, 14:12	#59
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It might be easier to run a live cable from the fuse box in the cargo area and tuck it under the trim and the plastic sill trims to the front,.

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