I am looking for the best way to install a dash cam in my Cruze. I don't want any wires showing. Has anybody done this? Do they have any recommendations? Pictures of the results? I was thinking of doing something like this. Thanks!
Posted Jun 27, 2019, 2:35 PM UTC
Gen2? I mounted mine on the dash as opposed to the window. I do have a single wire coming out from the fuse box, but it is clean. https://www.cruzetalk.com/attachments/img_20190211_161415-jpg.269453/
On cruzetalk there are guides for both Gen1s and Gen2s.
Gen 2 hatchback, here's how I ran mine.
Edit: That video was for an old thread where someone couldn't figure out how the pillar trim came out. I am going to do a more in depth DIY tutorial tonight after work.
Most cars are going to be the same. Here's how I recommend doing it:
First, find a fuse under the hood that is powered on by the ignition. You can test this with a basic multimeter with a friend cycling the key on and off while you test which relays get power.
Once you've found a fuse that is tied to the ignition, use a fuse tap on that circuit, and that will be your power.
From there, it's a matter of routing the cable in a neat fashion (lots of zip ties) till you find a grommet in the bulkhead near one of the a-pillars. This can be a bit tricky, but with something like a wire hanger, you should be able to push the wire through, and then from under the dash, route it up towards the A-pillar.
The A-pillar itself I believe is just held on by clips, but you need to be careful because I believe the speaker is attached, so there'll be an electrical connector there. Route the cable up to the top of the a-pillar.
This last part is easy. You should be able to just tuck the cable into the roof headliner, all the way to the middle of the windshield where the wire will finally pop out and go down to the camera.
edit: Here's how I had it set up on my old Jeep. It's not the prettiest install, but it's not terrible either. ended up with a lot of extra wire by the dash. I was going to clean it up at one point, but I sold the Jeep before I got around to it.
https://vimeo.com/136887845