ALAN47

[Alan47]

I am hardwiring a dashcam. However, there is no easy location for the earth, as most of the support structure in the cabin appears to be plastic. Any suggestions, please

[Pumatron]

Hi,

if you look under the dash on fusebox/steering column side there is a metal bracket that supports the heater box, various trims are screwed into it on the lower dash, I unscrewed a screw (torx 20) and put a ring terminal inbetween screw and spire clip (threaded clip), this satisfactory earthed my dash cam. I believe the metal frame is part of dashboard supporting structure and is bolted to chassis. Obviously I'm going on about my own 1.0 s Fabia so there may be some variations, hopefully it points you in the right direction.

[anst11]

There is a thread somewhere from a few months back about how to hardwire a nextbase (use search bar) dashcam. I followed it to the T and it's been perfect. Photos etc show exactly where to earth it.. quite an easy job. 

[Damo]

Ive ordered the next base kit off ebay for £12 (£20 in Halfords)

 

Will be hardwiring mine in at the weekend, so will be following the guide below