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Roger47



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Narvik Black
Dashcam feeds

Hi All
I'm fitting a dashcam to the wife's FL2 and I require two feeds. One constant the other that switches off when the car is locked. Ideally from a fuse box.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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DEG5Y



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

I use the dipping mirror.
I have a 12v to 5v usb converter in the head lining that supplies my dashcam.
I rely on the internal battery for when the car is off.

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merlinj79



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Check the fuse list and wiring diagram, IIRC there are unused fuse slots which are hot at all times.

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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

I use the interior light supply, but it shuts down after 20 minutes or so. I can't see why a dash cam needs 2 supplies, seems overly complicated and unnecessary to me. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

The switched wire normally puts the camera into and out of continuous recording mode . The permanent feed is the parking mode if enabled , and is often used to monitor the battery condition , turning the camera off at a voltage that you’ve predetermined using wifi and an app . I’ve just fitted a BlackVue that’s got a 3 wire supply . The chap who fitted a security system for me on a new vehicle popped me a couple of piggy back fuse leads into one of the fuse boxes and then left the Blavkvue fuses inline for warranty purposes , quick , clean , neat installation . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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oldseadog



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I fitted one of these wiring loom kits from PowerfulUK https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/pickup...-2012.html
Easy to fit and did the trick perfectly with my Garmin dashcam. -------------------------------------------------------------
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

If you want a constant feed for a dashcam I recommend that you use a separate battery. Freelander's don't like a starter battery which is a bit tired.

My dashcam setup: https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic36713.html

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