Mk7 Golf 12v Aux Connections

[Poida]

Hi Guys,

I want to install a dash cam and wondering where or if there is 12v aux connections that are easily accessible in a golf mk7?

Cheers!

[Mattlock]

I ended up fitting a new fused USB port in the back of my glovebox. I then ran the USB cable around the headlining to the rear view mirror to power the Dashcam.


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[Hillbilly]

Do a search on dash cams I posted a big how to recently Cant remember but think it was in the Passat forum.

[Polar B]

Get a fuse tap straight into the fuses and wiring that up. Your dash cam should potentially come with a 12v socket if not get one from eBay and it'll save you from wiring up to the 12v charger. I'll try and post a pic of my setup later


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[DV52]

Hi Guys,

I want to install a dash cam and wondering where or if there is 12v aux connections that are easily accessible in a golf mk7?

Cheers!

Poida: All good suggestions from OPs, but I suspect that the best solution depends on where you physically install the new dash-cam.

If you intend to place it high near the roof lining in the rear-view mirror area , then you could tap into the switched +12 V wire for the mirror. Given the current draw from the dash cam is really small -perhaps consider installing a new in-line fuse. Or you could just take a chance and rely on the factory fuse to protect the dash-cam given that the VW fuse is rated @ 7.5 Amps.

You probably already know, but car fuses aren't really good @ protecting down stream components from overload, they are better @ short-circuit protection. Nevertheless, the size of the fuse that's used does determine how much energy the fuse will allow into a fault and therefore how much potential damage will result in this instance. Too large a fuse size and you might as well just use a nail as a fuse - too small a fuse size and you will be constantly replacing the fuse (it's a compromise)! If you do install a new in-line fuse, remember the rule-of-thumb for grading series connected fuses: The down-stream fuse should have a rating of no more than 50% of the up-stream fuse.

Here's the wiring diagram showing the connections to the anti-dazzle mirror : note the +12V wire

Don




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[Mattlock]

Here's the wiring diagram showing the connections to the anti-dazzle mirror : note the +12V wire

Don




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Thanks Don. I might use that to clean up my install!

I gave VW feedback on actually putting a USB port on the back of the mirror.



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[Poida]

Cheers Don,

The mirror option sounds like the best solution, thanks for the wiring diagram.

Thanks for the other suggestions guys!

Poida: All good suggestions from OPs, but I suspect that the best solution depends on where you physically install the new dash-cam.

If you intend to place it high near the roof lining in the rear-view mirror area , then you could tap into the switched +12 V wire for the mirror. Given the current draw from the dash cam is really small -perhaps consider installing a new in-line fuse. Or you could just take a chance and rely on the factory fuse to protect the dash-cam given that the VW fuse is rated @ 7.5 Amps.

You probably already know, but car fuses aren't really good @ protecting down stream components from overload, they are better @ short-circuit protection. Nevertheless, the size of the fuse that's used does determine how much energy the fuse will allow into a fault and therefore how much potential damage will result in this instance. Too large a fuse size and you might as well just use a nail as a fuse - too small a fuse size and you will be constantly replacing the fuse (it's a compromise)! If you do install a new in-line fuse, remember the rule-of-thumb for grading series connected fuses: The down-stream fuse should have a rating of no more than 50% of the up-stream fuse.

Here's the wiring diagram showing the connections to the anti-dazzle mirror : note the +12V wire

Don




d

[Hillbilly]

Just be careful because some Dashcams that use a USB supply actually run off 5V and they will get smoky if you hook them up to 12