DIY Blackvue DR400G-HD/Power Magic Pro Dashcam

[BRZranger]

@F1point4 - Can you upload a pic of how you have the camera on your window now? I have it where you said in the instructions, but I think I'm going to move mine up to the window dot matrix to hide the mount.

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by brzranger

@F1point4 - Can you upload a pic of how you have the camera on your window now? I have it where you said in the instructions, but I think I'm going to move mine up to the window dot matrix to hide the mount.

Yes I moved mine higher in the dot matrix area. I think you can go higher and still have the camera clear the dot matrix.


20120916-BlackvueReposition-1 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120916-BlackvueReposition-2 by VictorN07, on Flickr


20120916-BlackvueReposition-3 by VictorN07, on Flickr

[Luke.Cariveau]

Added to the myriad of stuff to buy thanks!

[BRZranger]

I just moved mine to the driver side and mounted up on the dot matrix... Makes gettiing to the Sd card a bit harder though. Might move to where @F1point4 has his and a little bit higher.

[cgrey]

Excellent presentation. Nice photowork.

[BRZranger]

I kept mine on the driver side and mounted it really high, about a quarter inch from the top of the dot matrix.

Tested the video and you can see a little dot matrix on the top right and a part of the rear view mirror mount on the middle right of the screen, not a deal breaker though.

I also added some black gaffers tape to subdue the gray and silver paint.

You can barely even see the camera from outside now.

*also, in regards to non working gps and led, my Ebay seller is sending me a replacement camera for exchange (with refundable deposit).

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Originally Posted by brzranger

I kept mine on the driver side and mounted it really high, about a quarter inch from the top of the dot matrix.

What's going on with your mirror?

[BRZranger]

Originally Posted by post_break

What's going on with your mirror?

I use a broadway convex mirror. Ugly but functional. Bought another on for my other. I highly recommend it.

[BRZranger]

@F1point4, I just want to say thanks. Your DIY was very helpful, especially since I'm not real comfortable with messing with electronics. Your tutorial really gives Enough detail that I didn't have to worry about installing the power magic pro "wrong."

My next project is a rear back up camera...

[BRZranger]

I might take the gaffers tape off, looks a bit too ghetto.

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by brzranger

@F1point4, I just want to say thanks. Your DIY was very helpful, especially since I'm not real comfortable with messing with electronics. Your tutorial really gives Enough detail that I didn't have to worry about installing the power magic pro "wrong."

My next project is a rear back up camera...

No problem, I'm excited as the next guy to mod this legendary car. Always happy to contribute

[DaJo]

Great writeup! Just got a question though.
Would wiring this (as you did) into the fusebox void warranty?

I'm just imagining myself going in the dealer for a non-related warranty and the techs find the Power Magic box and traced it to the fuses.

[F1point4]

Originally Posted by DaJoian

Great writeup! Just got a question though.
Would wiring this (as you did) into the fusebox void warranty?

I'm just imagining myself going in the dealer for a non-related warranty and the techs find the Power Magic box and traced it to the fuses.

I'm not an expert, but the consensus on this forums states that the dealer has to prove it was the camera addition that caused the issue. If they did, then they could refuse warranty work for that incident, but warranty for non related items (suspension, engine, brakes, etc) would be unaffected.

I wouldn't worry. As a precaution just remove the add a circuit and replace the fuse before taking it in.


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F1point4

[DaJo]

Alright; I called in Subaru yesterday evening and asked about the warranty concern.

They said anything that is non-OEM from factory and is put into the car is a potential ticket to void the warranty. (Of course after hearing this got me intimidated...)

Now I know they would have to prove that the problem would be the dashcam itself that is causing the malfunction; but after opening up the under-dash panels and discovering the ECU and all its electrical components are lying right beside the fusebox... I did not install it just to avoid the potential hassle I can already see the dealer fussing about.

Anyways, instead I went ahead and routed the wire up the windshield via auto-dim rearview mirror wire harness cover, up and across the headliner, down the A-pillar, and into the glove compartment to the 12V power port. I know I am now stuck with a Blackvue HD II without Parking/Event mode...but until Toyota/Subaru finish re-flashing their ECU softwares (due to idles & CEL problems), there won't be any extra wires hanging out of that fusebox anytime soon...