How to Install (Hardwire) Dual Dash Cam in WRX: Rexing V1P 3rd Gen

[@twistedtoysnec]

This is by far the best video demonstarting the installation process. A huge thumbs up for explaining in detail the electrical box hook up. Man! This was awesome. It will helpme greatly. I thank you.

[@drollig7905]

very nice job, no loud music, clearly spoken. big help. +++

[@murraymartin6079]

I'm picking up my 2019 WRX next week and I just got a dual channel dash cam for it. This video is super helpful and gives me confidence that I can do it. Thank you so much! Edit: You also didn't cut corners on safety and emphasized how important it is to not interfere with airbags and seatbelts - perfect score.

[@St1nkyPete]

Very professional, better than any aftermarket parts install video I've seen. Came here for just a few bits and gotta say hats off to you for how in depth everything is!

[@tmoss3434]

Great video man! Very informative for a novice like myself. Thanks for spending so much time explaining the fuse box and importance of "up and down" on the plug.

[@zachkunkle6309]

Great video, just one note, those small points on the back of every fuse are there so you can test a fuse without having to cut it open.

[@jimsorrentino5031]

Thanks for the detailed and meticulous video. Very helpful. Two things that would be helpful to discuss in an initial vid, are the pros & cons of direct wiring, including the risk of draining your battery. And, secondly, the cost/benefit of buying a 2 cam system with a “park” mode vs. a direct wire. I appreciate your demonstrating the removal of trim panels, zip tying cables, using foam insulation and routing the rear cam cable around the headliner perimeter vs. attempting to go through the center of the headliner. Very well done. I learned a lot. 👍

[@jonmdon2009]

Good video. Excellent instruction. One caveat: I learned that there is a different hard wire kit for the Rexing V1LG. Otherwise, awesome video. Thanks.

[@Shefjr]

Great instructional video! I learned a lot. Thanks! Nice driving video of the 190 too. I was thinking “Yo! That’s my city!” Lol

[@akqjtn]

Go Bills!

[@Shefjr]

@@akqjtn I wanted to let you know that I installed this one today with the intelligent wiring harness and I was tempted to see if I could hire you to do it but I watched several of your videos and you gave me the knowledge and confidence to do the install. The only thing I have to still get are some micro 2&3 fuse taps for my Ford F-350 because that’s not what comes with the wiring harness. Huge heart felt thank you! You really are a positive person in this increasingly negative world. Subscribed and liked. Yeah

[@akqjtn]

@@Shefjr I appreciate those kind words. Welcome to the channel!

[@jimleutgens8871]

Excellent video! I found this video AFTER I bought the exact same camera for my 2020 WRX. Very cool.

[@Euskaltel0526]

Outstanding video. This is one of the very best instructional videos I have seen. You spoke at a good pace with details. I am ignorant when it comes to electrical currents so your explanation of testing and clipping a fuse to test and different direction of fuse placement was stellar. Excellent job.

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

Perfect! My cams should be here tomorrow and this is the video I needed. I actually didnt order the hardwire kit just because I didnt want to mess with the fuses but you explained it so well that I'm going to go ahead and order the kit. thanks!

[@sharonamorth241]

Thanks for taking the time to create and post this info...will be installing a Rexing V2 in out 17 Fozy...

[@MrSomewhatparanoid]

Can’t beat this install. Covered everything. Nice job!

[@Jjhu617]

Excellent how to video, just got my V1 PRO and was wondering how to install the hardwire kit, now I know, thank you.

[@dko8546]

Very thorough without fluff. Nice, clean install - very professional looking.

[@Therealabadjay]

Absolutely love this video for being high quality information. Well done!

[@psuave1210]

Great install! Very informative! I just got me a Rexing V1P 3rd Generation after watching your video. That sold it for me! Im not gonna hard wire it becuase I don't like wiring stuff, just gonna plug it into my 12 Vold socket and that should be good for my needs. But I will watch your install video in case I ever change my mind. You should do this for a living if you don't already. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@AMPTechGrade]

Bro this was like more than just helpful, this actually taught me about how the fuse system works in a car. Like yo I really appreciate this video. I’ve been wanting to get into audio mods so this is helping me out a lot. Make more videos like this please.

[@joea1746]

Great video. Nice point about the fuse design. I would simply cut off that permanent fuse and replace with a add a circuit fuse tap. This way I can insert a fuse and replace if necessary.

[@akqjtn]

If that particular fuse ever blows, that's exactly what I would do.

[@joea1746]

@@akqjtn Just purchased the Rexing hardwire smart kit for Rexing dual dash cam 4K V1P 3rd generation. Once installed I can use the parking mode. I plan to tap into the cigarette lighter fuse. However, of the yellow and red wire which wire would go where the cigarette lighter fuse is located? Thanks

[@judec6079]

Thank you so much this video! I got this hardwire kit but I realized I could not find good information on how to orient the fuse, so I better double check my installation from last night and make sure I’m not risking a bad short

[@elihuorta5503]

Great video. It help me install the same camera on my wife's Q50. Unfortunately it interfered with satellite radio. Had to move the install of the rear view camera to the bottom passenger side of the rear windshield and run the cable on the passenger side to get the radio to work properly.

[@phillips.montgomery13]

Great video, about the fuses and testing for power. If you look at the back of the fuses you will see to shiny dotes, they are the test points for power. All you have to do is place your two leads on them for the test.

[@lemonlimecartime9078]

Great video, very informative and now I finally have mine hard wired, keep it brother🔥🔥🔥

[@Brisky86]

Thank you for the detailed video. Only thing I have to add is that my rear camera cable was not long enough to run from the bottom.

[@waltrmitty]

Rexing sells a 33' foot length which is about 10+ feet longer than the regular cable

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

Thank you so much!!!! ❤. I so sick of paying the guys $100.00 bucks to do what you just did.

[@LillyCocoBean]

Thanks for posting the video. Very informative and detailed. I’ll be using the video as guidance on installing my dual camera in my Outback.

[@onffxiimanon]

I can't wait for part 2! Thanks for the great videos.

[@adambadge832]

Excellent review!!! Very detailed. Great job man

[@DoIVIiNaTo72]

Great video. Actually learned something too. Good stuff bro!

[@akqjtn]

Thank you!

[@gaivoron]

Great install! Would you know which fuse is constantly hot, I want constant monitoring on.

[@sv2021]

Very detail, liked it. Where do I get a cable management tray for the rear view mirror for 2018 Subaru Impreza?

[@skippyfish71]

Thanks for the information. I have a 2017 STI and want to hard wire my new dashcam as well. However, I want to use a constant power connection (for nighttime monitoring which my camera supports). Do you happen to know which fuse location provides constant power?

[@vjameson7898]

Super job on the install video. Very detailed and very helpful!

[@krazyeknine57]

This is what you call professional install :) very informative

[@KnowledgeSharingTech]

Great video. I have a Legacy and it has almost the same layout . This video will help me install my dual channel dash cam. Thanks

[@NH-xy8eg]

Thanks..Very articulate and well explained!

[@waltrmitty]

Great install video. Be aware that the black box on the DC-200 mini-USB direct install harness will not activate and power through the harness (to the dash cam) unless minimum voltage of 11.6 volts is detected by the black box. The standard cigarette lighter power harness does not have this voltage sensing so it will operate e.g. at 11.4 volts, whereas the DC-200 Smart harness will not operate. If you hardwire using this DC-200 cable it and static test during installation and your Rexing dash cam does not power up THIS DOES NOT mean that the harness is defective. Once you start your car, the alternator should supply sufficient voltage to power the dash cam. Don't make this mistake in assuming the cable does not work....like....uhm....someone I read about on the innernut. Test the DC-200 Smart cable installation after ensuring your battery is at least 11.5vdc or higher, or, start the car. Once verified that everything is functioning, you can button up your wiring install and reattach all cabin panels, zip tie excess wiring, etc. p.s. I didnt like the limitation of the Rexing adhesive mount so I revised it in this fashion: I grafted a 17mm Garmin GPS ball female socket onto the Rexing adhesive mount. That now mates to a male ball elbow attached to a RAM suction mount. The footprint is larger than the stock Rexing adhesive plate but the tradeoff is that I can now pivot the front dash cam about 45º L/R and about 20º up/down. This is particularly useful when I'm backing up. I can switch to dedicated rear view and pivot the display for easier viewing (vs straight ahead per Rexing mount)

[@coolguypravara]

I installed my Rexing dash cam in the same spot behind the rear view mirror and routed the rear mirror wire almost same way. Thank you for your video it’s very informative and how you removed the 3M sticker you previously sticked on the windshield. It looks like it’s very hard to remove that sticker.

[@jatorresrv]

Great and detailed instructions! Thanks for taking the time and consideration to share. Much appreciated. Thanks!

[@gamepad3173]

in my case we installed the Rexing V1P+ in a 1995 Nissan Quest Minivan, and since my dad wanted to charge his I phone while on the go I had to get a duel Cigarette lighter USB converter to do just that and a phone holder as well.

[@larrymulryan5305]

Great video bud thanks a lot very informative, will be putting a Nextbase in my 2020 STI.

[@robmach1]

great explanation. Thanks for posting the video.

[@Sphoxros]

Great video, just got a 2019 WRX on the 1st of this month, and was wondering how best to install my blackvue camera setup. Thanks for the video :D.

[@dmacleod89]

Great video, thank you for being so thorough. I do have one question about something that confused me: when you tested each end of the fuse at 13:00, why would only one end of the fuse show power and not the other? Was the fuse blown?

[@HorsepoweredRims]

Nice job. I did notice u have a Subaru and I have a Toyota and we have the same T style tab to watch out for. However I have a question. When u installed the key on wire. You didn’t install the constant. So u only use one of the 2 wires in the kit….what did u do with the constant power wire?

[@idontknooo188]

What does empty fuse slot used for? If you plug it in, doesn't it affect anything?

[@pcrate20]

good video, what fuse Amp did coming with your accessory circuit fuse, 5A, 10A, 7.5 A the one that you put into the empty slot, And also I found an empty slot in my fuse box and read it 14.3 volt when I turn my car on, can I used those slot for the installation?

[@bryantwalley]

Very nice work. Both the install and the video.

[@IheartBass]

good video man. No bs, all facts.

[@akqjtn]

Glad you enjoyed

[@tech12mods]

do you know the ends of your multimeter tips come off so you can get into tight spots like the fuse holders? if not try it out..just pull the ends off where the tip is.

[@akqjtn]

Yup, still didn't fit, but thanks for sharing that.

[@veedamachine1]

Thanks for the video. I learn a lot. O have first gen nissan altima 97. And i have 4 empty fuse. But when I bought the hardwire kit. It comes with 2 fuse wires. One red and one yellow. Do i have to install both or just one.

[@akqjtn]

This is the guide you want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfSqYZur7GIqMU

[@veedamachine1]

Also i dont know anything about using multimeter. I had this setting to ac or dc. Which one should i program to when using it on fuse on car ac or dc?

[@bradp2331]

That looks clean man...great video!!!

[@mr_unsane]

Great vid, however just a tip you do not need to cut a fuse to expose the metal. Those fuses are specifically made to be able to be tested in place. If you look at the top of the fuse you will see there are both the positive and the neg side exposed for exactly what you are doing testing

[@noahburda6991]

Only video that I understood 👌🏼 thanks!

[@Joshua-gc8pi]

Thank you, your video really helped me.

[@ryanmasters5878]

Very helpful for my rexing v1p install in my ‘16 forester xt... I used the same empty fuse but had it upside down. I don’t have a multimeter, do you know if any of the fuses in that panel are constant on? My V1P dies right after the car is shut off, and I’d like to set a parking alert to record video when I am away from the car with engine off.

[@EvaderGuy]

Nice work and very good instruction. Thanks.

[@bingobrianproductions4318]

Very well done man. Great video and great explanation weather you have this car or not. Thanks , very informative

[@tibetexpress101]

Thanks for the video bro, I have a question. If I install hard wire to be camera 24/7 ON, is it gonna suck battery significant or not much?

[@thx1136]

One tip. After pasting up the 3M tape mount, don't hang the camera on it immediately. Let the mount set up for a couple days first.

[@kchiang4]

Isn't foam flammable material? I've got slight paranoia that maybe some cracks in the wiring's rubber (from cold weather) will allow sparks to ignite flames.

[@wrxTO]

Thanks for video! Very detailed instructions. I also have a wrx and I’d like to use parking mode of my dash cam. Do you lnow which one of the empty sockets has constant power? Thanks!

[@kchiang4]

This video is excellent, but ngl, I’m completely lost @8:05. Not sure what I’m looking at

[@Andie_Shore]

Thank you for the tutorial! My dashcam is arriving tomorrow, and today I got a FREE multimeter from a tools store. How awesome is that? :D

[@charlesben9104]

Would leaving the camera connected in the 12v power outlet (while parked and parked overnight) still work the same as hardwiring, or is that not recommended?

[@markm75]

For cameras with parking motion detection, shouldnt it be in a fuse thats always on?

[@VictorNg90]

thank you, your video helped me a lot. Just a quick question, is it normal if my dashcam gets really hot with a constant supply of power?

[@Spiderogue518]

I bought the V3 dash cam. the hardwire kit comes with 3 wires: the ground, the one to connect to hot and the other to connect to switch. 2 questions: can i plug in both hot and switch wires? and what if both nubs on the switch fuse read 12volts how do you know which side is hot?

[@i-am-nem]

Any suggestions on what to do if you have micro fuses and not mini which is built into the hardwire

[@canpin]

Nice video thanks. This video has been a year already, Hows the dashcam so far? Im planning to get the Rexing S1. Thanks.

[@mr.t9976]

What would happen if you were to plug the the 15A fuse from the camera to a different amp slot like to a spare 20A or a 10A.

[@AshfaqAhmad]

Very well explained and precautionary video.

[@s13one80]

Nice detailed install. Have you ever considered swapping out the supplied fuse with one of those fuse taps where you can replace the fuse if need be?

[@rvingdog]

Excellent video, loved that you explained placement and different options! Any tips on placing the rear camera? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@raczekgt2011]

So where you say that the cable can get in the way of the airbag on the a pillar in the front? Just FYI the air bag will eat right through that skinny wire, but it's not a bad practice to stay out of it's way, and in the back where you went under the air bag is actually where the gas is and that doesn't deploy, again just FYI, great video I will be installing mine in a wrx so thanks for all the footwork👍🙋‍♂️, also try not to coil all of your access wire in one place it can create some magnetic field like a coil and interfere with electronics

[@austinhowell7486]

The fuses on the hardwire kit are too big for my fuse box. Bought some adapters. Can I clip off the hardwire fuse and splice it into the adapter so that it will fit in my fuse box? If so how?

[@AkshatDevaraj]

Superb install and video.

[@canpin]

Awesome informative video, thank you 👏👏👏

[@541landon]

Which empty fuse slots are constant ? I’ve got a 2021 sti. And the fuse box is identical and I don’t got a Volta meter.

[@jaredtop_]

Where can I find that adhesive foam padding and what is it called exactly?

[@hohhot56inner3]

This guy is very smart i definitely won’t be able to do that myself😢 definitely have to pay someone to do this for me😭

[@jrhz3976]

Pero por que! Is so easy

[@OnTeamHumanity]

This was an excellent video. Thank you

[@kunalaggarwal4191]

Great Demonstration. Does this model have parking mode?

[@DJEddie210]

hi i was looking if you have a tutorial on how to tap a radar on the rooftop console? i want to know how you take off the top console to get to the wiring?

[@DJEddie210]

sorry i have a 2020 wrx cvt with eyesight

[@MegaKevin645]

thanks for the video, I was able to install in my new wrx. I was able to make a zip tie hook on the bracket near the rear seatbelt mechanism. I made it so that the wire will not move anytime so just another way to improvise the last few steps. Did brake a few of those pesky clips though.

[@nadpart]

Great job at explaining. It was very clear and easy to follow. Quick question if I may: if I'm tapping into a 15 Amp fuse with a piggytail (add_a_fuse), can I put a 15 Amp fuse in the second place of the piggytail? I heard some people recommending to use a lower Amp fuse. Thanks in advance.

[@amanjotsingh4136]

can i use any universal hardwire kit for rexing V1p camera because rexing official harwire kit has not any positive reviews

[@orgoremedia]

Where did you get that cable management tray thing above your mirror, I soooo want that. And thank you for this install video, and thanks for going Into depth about about the fuses and using the multimeter, definitely helped me with my install process today!

[@orgoremedia]

@@akqjtn it really was. After watching this, my install was a no brainer. Great content, thanks!

[@TheGandhi]

Nice video man, very informative for first timers like myself regarding hardwiring/fuse boxes. My only question is: how do I test the fuse locations without having an extra fuse laying around like you did in the video? Thanks!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

One thing to mention: Be careful messing around in any area that is near an airbag! They can cause serious injury if accidentally deployed. It's highly unlikely, but be super careful anyway. In fact, to be even more super careful you can disconnect the battery terminals for about 5 minutes before proceeding (and leave it disconnected while you finish the install of the wiring). This will de-energize the system.

[@DarkneszFalls]

I just got the same exact dash cam and like that placement, how has it held up? Any issues with the anitglare mesh?

[@localunion8701]

The fuse in my hotwire is a bit bigger than the fuse slot in my car. What steps should i do?

[@gladiator_games]

How did you like the parking mode?

[@michaelgrider3132]

Excellent video

[@PBandJsandwich]

Nice install!

[@dankelleher8513]

Great video thanks. Couldn't get the a-pillar clip cover off though.

[@andrewg4us2010]

What do you do if the fuse to the cord blows?

[@lexibrockway5482]

Hi I’m not sure if you’ll see this, but I need help. I just tried installing my hardwiring kit and failed haha. I have 3 empty slots and tried to test the circuit with a test light and came up with nothing. I have four 15amp fuses in my fuse box & they are all important. I also have a 7.5amp fuse that’s a spare and is constant. Would I be able to switch this out and put the 15amp hardwiring kit fuse into it? Thank you in advance.

[@rakish001]

great video... thank you so much...