Hi there everyone,

 

I want to install a dual dash-cam (DDPAI Z40) in my Skoda Scala 2020 but have some questions.

 

My model has 7 airbags so I though it would be better to route the rear camera cable through the lower trim panels. What do you think?

Will you recommend to detach the ground of the battery when routing the cable? As extra safe precaution to not ignite anything with airbags?

 

I've looked into the workshop repair manuals to see how to remove the trim panels so I can route the rear cam cable to the tailgate, but It looks a bit complicated, with many other trim panels to remove and interior parts to disassemble. In addition, there is still a rear side air bag that the cable should go behind it, right?

 

Question about ground/earth point; should I use the bolt near the fuse box or should I try to connect the hardwired GND to the earth point stated in the workshop repair manual? It's somewhere behind the lower trim panel, below the drivers door speaker (LHD), noted as no. 639 (earth point on left A-pillar).

 

Question about removing the double braided strip door seal; I've tried to remove it to see how difficult it is, and it's difficult to me. It positioned firmly in place and I'm afraid to damage it If I'll continue to pull it away. Why is that? On some YouTube videos I watched, It's always looks so easy to pull it away...

 

Has anyone did this kind of routing with his Skoda Scala and can share his tips and tricks? Maybe images of installation or useful YouTube videos with latest Skoda models including instruction on how to route cables behind airbags?

 

Thank you in advance,

Appreciate your help!

On 07/09/2021 at 20:49, garik said:

Hi there everyone,

 

I want to install a dual dash-cam (DDPAI Z40) in my Skoda Scala 2020 but have some questions.

 

My model has 7 airbags so I though it would be better to route the rear camera cable through the lower trim panels. What do you think?

Will you recommend to detach the ground of the battery when routing the cable? As extra safe precaution to not ignite anything with airbags?

 

I've looked into the workshop repair manuals to see how to remove the trim panels so I can route the rear cam cable to the tailgate, but It looks a bit complicated, with many other trim panels to remove and interior parts to disassemble. In addition, there is still a rear side air bag that the cable should go behind it, right?

 

Question about ground/earth point; should I use the bolt near the fuse box or should I try to connect the hardwired GND to the earth point stated in the workshop repair manual? It's somewhere behind the lower trim panel, below the drivers door speaker (LHD), noted as no. 639 (earth point on left A-pillar).

 

Question about removing the double braided strip door seal; I've tried to remove it to see how difficult it is, and it's difficult to me. It positioned firmly in place and I'm afraid to damage it If I'll continue to pull it away. Why is that? On some YouTube videos I watched, It's always looks so easy to pull it away...

 

Has anyone did this kind of routing with his Skoda Scala and can share his tips and tricks? Maybe images of installation or useful YouTube videos with latest Skoda models including instruction on how to route cables behind airbags?

 

Thank you in advance,

Appreciate your help!

Do not disconnect the battery its coded. Use a piggy back fuse in fuse box 

Well,

I think I can attach the ground wire to the bolt near the fuse box. No need to attach it to the ground bolt stated in the workshop manual. I tested the fuse box today and used that bolt for ground.

I still not sure about wiring the cable of the rear camera around the airbags. Maybe above the roof trim panel? Straight ahead from the front to the rear? Did someone succeeded in routing a rear camera cable in Skoda Scala this way?

I have installed  numerous dashcams and always run the cable for the rear along the floor under the door sill trims and up the rear quarter to the rear one . Even in my Tiguan and Passat wagon I have done that as you cant get behind the side curtain airbag in the roof and so could be dangerous if those airbags go off.