ertzog Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 has anyone added a dash cam to their TC? In my 2016 TC titanium there is a large sensor pod/center windshield panel associated with the rearview mirror. I expect there is power here that I could tap into for a dash cam. does anyone have a wiring diagram for this assembly/know the safe way to pop off the cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You can always run a wire from the overhead light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I put one in my T.C. Cargo version. Took the driver's side windshield trim off. That exposes a hole through the body that accesses the engine compartment. I ran a fuse extender from the fuse block, hooked into a "key on" fuse. The wire was then routed up, under the trim, to the over head area, and out to the camera location. It turns on and off with the ignition, as designed. Bean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I figured I'd do a video on how I installed my dashcam. windguy and Bean 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertzog Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Mike, Thanks for the quick reply/info. I have used fuse extenders and a similar wire path (to an interior fuse block) to do a dash cam on a Ford fiesta. Seeing the a-pillar cover off is a great confidence booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Mike, The power port fits nicely and easily in the filler piece above the lights on the shelf. I added both USB power ports and 12v outlet there when I modified my overhead shelf. And for my dashcam I was able to skip the adapter and use just a USB cable for power. mrtn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 AH !!! I didn't even think of the "built in" USB adapters. I'll have to look for some of those ... replace the "cigarette lighter" power ports. One less connection in the circuit is always a better idea. Thank YOU, for the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Fairly inexpensive off eBay & amazon. I installed a couple of USB power ports in the center console, in front of the cupholders, where the OEM cigarette lighter is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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