I got a nice little dash cam for Xmas but have come across a small problem with the vRS.  When trying to work out how to fit it I realised the power point (cigarette lighter but don't say it too loudly!) is always live, even when the key is withdrawn from the ignition. 

 

I want the cam to start when the engine starts, that was easy on the old car as the power point only became live with the ignition on.  Short of having to plug it in at the beginning and unplug it at the end of every journey I'm not sure what to do.

 

Advice appreciated as ever

Wire it into the fuse box and piggy back off the fuse for the front wipers. (or rear wiper)

This is an ingition live.

 

Have done many cars like this.

 

 

Piggyback fuse holder: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Add-A-Circuit-Standard-Mini-Micro-Blade-Fuse-Boxes-Holder-Piggy-Back-Fuses-Tap-/310917899244?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item486426a3ec

Just done the below install on mine, guide is great

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/265343-dash-cam-12v-multi-adaptor-hidden-install-driver-storage-compartment/page-7?hl=%2Bdash+%2Bcam+%2Binstall#entry3996108

I'm crap at this sort of thing and it's easy. Works a treat.

I just randomly plugged into spare fuse outlets until I found a switched one.

Just bought a Dod ls 300w will be doing hard wire install great guide cheers.

There's also this guild which I used and many others on here

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/265343-dash-cam-12v-multi-adaptor-hidden-install-driver-storage-compartment/

Thanks guys, it will take me a while to get the courage up but I'll give it a try.

Just done the below install on mine, guide is great

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/265343-dash-cam-12v-multi-adaptor-hidden-install-driver-storage-compartment/page-7?hl=%2Bdash+%2Bcam+%2Binstall#entry3996108

I'm crap at this sort of thing and it's easy. Works a treat.

I just randomly plugged into spare fuse outlets until I found a switched one.

There's also this guild which I used and many others on here

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/265343-dash-cam-12v-multi-adaptor-hidden-install-driver-storage-compartment/

Same guide lol 

 

Thanks guys, it will take me a while to get the courage up but I'll give it a try.

 

Did you get it done? 

Artistic destruction not butchery surely Mike?

Same guide lol 

 

 

Did you get it done? 

Been a bit busy the last few weeks but I've ordered the parts, crimping pliers and bought a multimeter.  I investigated the fuse box today and identified the fuse for the rear wiper, seems like a sensible one to use. 

 

You should know I'm a faffer.