How to install a dash cam to fuse box Skoda Octavia 2012-2018

Simple step by step guide showing you how to wire up a dash cam to an ignition switched live power feed. This will free up your cig lighter socket and make sure the camera goes on and off with the ignition switch.

[@KadirAhmed-c1j]

I have just installed my 422gw with hardwire after looking at this video thanks you so much took around 30 minutes

[@techscrew2]

Thanks for the video, I attempted this today, unluckily the lead we bought from Amazon had a completely different plug to our camera so would not work. I was racking my brains how to get the wires To the fuse board you explained it very well also where the nuts are to connect earth! 👍 🙏

[@SYKAROST]

Very intuitive and clear instructions thanks. I've had cameras for quite a while but my Octavia 12v socket is constant live which means constant plugging in/out. Just bought the Vantrue N2 Pro and hardwire kit to overcome that issue. Not a criticism but a suggestion, personally I would advise testing the camera/hardwire install works properly prior to refitting side panel & glovebox as they may have to be removed again if any problems.

[@keithjones8796]

Thank you so much - just fitted a 312GW into a 2016 Octavia Laurent & Klement using your instructions which were clear and really helpful. Just for info - the roof lining is soft in this version and I couldn't get the cable tie trick to work - I just tucked mine behind the edge of the lining. Also, I had to use a different fuse socket on the same fuse row because the cable fouled a relay on the row below. However, I completed the job in just under an hour and, using your advice, I bought the plastic tools to ensure the trim fits perfectly with no visible wires. Well done!

[@peterevans6086]

Nice and useful video. However, as my car is still under warranty, I didn't want to pull off trim or mess with fuses so I just fed power to my dashcam from the USB socket in front of the gear lever. This socket is powered only when the ignition is turned on (and it stays powered until about 1 minute after the ignition is turned off and the car is locked). As my phone is connected to the system by Bluetooth, (and charged from the 12v socket by the handbrake) this option works well for me.

[@lyall4622]

Great advise, got my Nextdase hardwire kit into my Octavia with no problems thanks to your video! :)

[@rizwan4126]

Is it same method for 2012 Octavia?

[@frankiemcquarrie7297]

Great instructions. Nextbase Duo all hard wired into place in just over the hour after watching the video. Well chuffed managed to do it all, apart from the voltage check which was done by the hubby as I don't do electrics! I didn't have the trim tool but used a plastic decorating spatula and my fingers and all worked well. Thanks ever so much for posting this video :-)

[@jimilpatel2348]

Thank you for this detailed and informative video. I managed to install dashcam on my skoda 2014 exactly as you advised and it works brilliantly.

[@timharrington3143]

Very clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@alchemy3264]

Like the idea of the ring connector. I will do that too, but wondering where you got yours from as Halfords and ever ebay/Amazon do not seem to supply the size of ring connector required for that size bolt? Only seem to come in red, blue or yellow too.

[@wesleesnipes975]

Great video, many thanks.

[@suejarvis4937]

great video...thank you pg. Sorry to be dense but do I permanently remove the fuse that is the car replacing with the fuse supplied by nextbase? Apart from that everything is really clear and it's all I now need to do.. My garage reckoned it would take 4 hours to install and as an OAP that was too dear for me. Thanks again

[@anthonylangford7658]

Hi there, great video. have you got any suggestions for fitting dashcam to a Skoda Karoq please? especially how you get at the fusebox and which fuse to piggy back. Also, any special precautions to take ref airbag in door pillar please? Tony

[@kellyfamily8063]

Nice work! Great video. Thank you

[@derek4dragons]

Hi PJ, can you do a tutorial on changing the blower fan on a Yeti 2014 model year please?

[@tonytargett4943]

Hi PJ I have a Skoda Octavia 67 Plate (December Reg) with Stop/Start and all the Bells and Whistles does it have a spare fuse that the Dash Cam can be plug into so that it is live even when the engine stops at traffic lights etc Your comments please

[@MrEricharper]

You would have to fit a switch for that setup

[@rebelsaint1124]

Good instructions. Shame you couldn;t get your camera to focus for the crucial bits!

[@dimrodrx7]

Greatly helpful and informative vid, the problem I have with my existing dash cam is that it needs a micro usb connecter to power the dash cam but the one that comes with the kit is mini usb. Any easy fix here?

[@PJsprojects]

Yes look on Ebay for a mini to micro USB converter.

[@dimrodrx7]

@@PJsprojects never thought of that. Cheers

[@marklittler784]

If your involved in an accident you really need to take the key out the ignition whilst your leaving the vehicle which will discontinue the camera from filming the aftermath though and when using car parks the camera will not be able to record whilst your cars parked there.

[@danwray8651]

Are You Thick?

[@marklittler784]

@@danwray8651 The dashcam is fused through the ignition.

[@dejanbrice8774]

They have a battery in them, all this is for is charging when you are driving.

[@DavePawson]

Thank you, very useful. Having similarly installed on Rapid, I found 'tucking the wires away' a bit messy? Would be nice to see how and where you've done this? In fuse box area or side panel? I do like your cable tie idea to hold cable behind head lining! Very neat.

[@DavePawson]

I also found that the existing fuse simply would not fit in the nextbase 'holder' (piggy back) fitting. Should I file it to make smaller?

[@PJsprojects]

Fuse spurs can be a bit tight and in the past I have been known to file a mil or two of for a nice fit. As for the extra wires you should have a bit of a gap down the edge of the fuse box to neatly tuck them away out of sight.

[@arthurwoolley9131]

I am fitting my dash cam to a Skoda superb 2012, do you have any clear instructions for removing the glove box, I cannot see many for the superb? Thank you

[@rossogier6942]

Hi PJ, very informative video and will come in handy when I get my car at the end of March. Out of interest, the ring connector you used, was it an M4, M5 or M6? Thank you in advance.

[@my_name_is_Jack_]

Hi would this be a similar process with the skoda kodiaq?

[@jimlynch2004]

Hi,,, P.J great video and very informative ,good idea on cable clips to stop cable dropping out ,,,just one question about where cable comes from headliner across A pillar joint ,,,,,is the cable crossing over in front of the air bag there ? Or is it above it ? Thanks

[@PJsprojects]

It goes above the actual airbag but you can put the cable under the bag easy enough if wanted, they have enough movement to allow the wire to be fed under.

[@michaelwillis5268]

Hi PJ , Great video. I managed to fit the dash cam without too much trouble by following the steps . Is there a way of sticking the camera mount on the dotted area on the glass around the rear view mirror as I would like to mount it a bit higher but can’t get it to stick . Cheers .Michael

[@PJsprojects]

Yes,a lot of cameras come with dual mounts,one is a suction cup and the other is a 3M sticky pad mount. If yours did not come with a 3M sticky mount then maybe try searching on Ebay or Amazon because most use a ball socket pivot that can be changed over with ease.

[@michaelwillis5268]

PJs projects .brilliant thank you .mine is a voyager 212 which is the same as the nextbase model

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

I got a 2011 octavia vrs tsi is the fuse bax the same

[@PJsprojects]

Yes should be but it does depend a bit on the country of origin.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

@@PJsprojects done. One today it dunno if it's in right I've got a vid but can post it in comments

[@colmwalsh4706]

Just a question. I have a 2015 skoda Octavia vrs . The skoda has a power source and a holder built in on the windscreen . When I turn the car on the dash cam won't come on or charge . It will work fine with the usb connector cable that comes with it dash cam .

[@PJsprojects]

Is the power source live? if so try a new earth point. If the power source is either not live or low output then go for a fusebox switched power source.

[@xavierbourguignon37220]

Thank you for this constructive video. I do have a problem though, when the start stop system is on (engine stops at red lights, etc.) and the engine restarts, the camera turns off then restarts, any idea why this is happening?

[@PJsprojects]

You must of used a live connection that is linked to stop start,try looking for another live that is only ignition live rather than engine live.

[@Ash-qv4mx]

if i want to use a dashcam with parking mode i assume i need to select a fuse slot constantly powered on ?

[@PJsprojects]

Not exactly,you would need a fitting kit that has both a switched and a constant live connection or you run the risk of draining the cars battery over time.

[@Rycka9]

Would nextbase power cable help a camera which kills radio signals?

[@PJsprojects]

No sadly not.

[@Rycka9]

@@PJsprojects would you say its cameras fault if trying different wiring?

[@pmac8658]

Hey, Can you show the correct routing for a cable to a rear window camera in a skoda superb 2017?

[@PJsprojects]

I am uploading a general rear cam installation tomorrow if that helps.

[@pmac8658]

PJs projects Great thanks

[@AthleteCode1]

I’m losing DAB radio signal when on ignition

[@andwelovearpsychopat7820]

is the fuse placement in the same place on a 2017 skoda superb...anyone?

[@GregorExplorer]

Hi PJ. Great video. One question though, the fitting kit I got doesn’t fit in the fuse you used, although it does fit in the larger fuses to the right. Which of these can I safely use?

[@PJsprojects]

Most of the larger size fuses are constant live or run more important circuits,I would advise buying a mini blade fuse spur really. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-Of-2-Add-A-Circuit-Mini-Blade-Spade-Fuse-Holders-15-Amp-Rating-Easy-Spur/111149841394?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Da50e53bed90f496a99902d3172784615%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D111149841394%26itm%3D111149841394&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Afedddfe3-5cf0-11e8-90a8-74dbd18016d0%7Cparentrq%3A82a27dd61630aa4735cec0f5fff8883a%7Ciid%3A1

[@alchemy3264]

Excellent.

[@Ronenlahat]

Did that. But during drive it turns off until I ignite again

[@Chaos3717]

do i need to plug the fuse that i have taken off and re-attached it to the piggy back fuse connector? INSTAGRAM Kaos3717

[@PJsprojects]

Yes,the one you removed from the fusebox needs to go in the spare slot of the fuse spur adaptor,so you end up with two fuses side by side in the spur.

[@a.smalik3807]

Can you fit it free for me please 🤭

[@richsmart321]

Accessing the fusebox on an Octavia mk3 has got to be one of the WORST features of this model!!! Putting it back together is a nightmare