2001 Jaguar XK8 - How to Hardwire a Dashcam

[@markdpeter]

Hi, nicely paced instruction video but have you thought about using the auxiliary connector which is behind the glovebox? It’s a much neater solution with its own relay and the option of a switched or permanent feed. You can either take power directly from it or use it to install a USB adaptor. I’ve just done it on my car and it took about 30 minutes. I will use it to install a dashcam soon.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Hi Mark, thank you for your feedback! I did consider using the free auxiliary connector, but in the end I decided to use it for another purpose. Will get to that project eventually, but like you said - it would serve as an additional USB power source. If you are considering powering your camera that way, you can extend the connector and terminate it into a second cigar lighter. Then you can plug in the wiring harness which comes with the camera directly into the cigar lighter within the glovebox itself (no need to buy a separate wiring kit).

[@russelldresh7832]

Here in the UK a hardwired dashcam is considered as a vehicle modification, but a dashcam that simply plugs in to the car is regarded as an accessory.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Ha! Interesting! What are the implications of your car having a "modification" done? Does it impact insurance rates, or maybe warranty?

[@stevenslight2607]

Great video. Many thanks. Iv wondered how to do this . Any details on the model you use.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

Hi Steven, the camera I use is Vantrue E1. It is relatively inexpensive, yet has decent resolution (2.7K) and a SONY sensor with very good night-time capabilities. Camera integration with my phone is smooth, reviewing and downloading video clips without any issues. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0B2WCRPPX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Note: Do not confuse it with the E1 Lite - the Lite version does not have the SONY sensor and is not nearly as good.