Subaru Eyesight Dash Cam Clean Install DIY How To

[@livingaboard]

I put my dash cam in the same place. I felt it was the best area with the least compromises. I did hardwire it to the fuse box and it was extremely easy

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Nice! How did you run the wires? You have the time-lapse and motion sense function now, right?

[@livingaboard]

@@MatthewHeiskell I just ran it along the top of the headliner down the a-pillar, behind the little decorative plastic piece in the left side of the dash and used a tap a fuse into the cigarette lighter fuse. I have the viofa 129 and I don't have it set up for hyperlapse, or motion sense. Just on and off with the key

[@MatthewHeiskell]

@@livingaboard Oh, I see. Still very nice, good for people who don't feel comfortable messing with the eye sight cover. Nice Work!

[@dogsbyfire]

Thorough, concise, creative, accurate. Thank you!

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Many thanks! 😄

[@pavl3n]

Next time you make a video like this put tbe exact model of your car mate There are so many more clips on different models. Got myself in the deep coz of this. Edit: Eventually it all worked out. The man's a legend.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Oh, sorry, will do!

[@pavl3n]

@@MatthewHeiskell Don't mind me. That panel put up a real fight and got me real mad. I should watch my language. Eventually it worked out. My model had another clip at the front of the panel, between the two cameras and to unclip that I had to remove the rear view mirror. The cables and layout were also so different. What I did eventually was to find a plus from the sunroof cables (I followed the couplings) and attach the negative to a bolt that was holding the cameras unit, which was attached to the body of the car. Eventually it all worked. Your video helped me a lot to come up with the idea and execution - it was just a couple small differences that I didn't account for, but eventually it all worked out. Thanks a lot mate. Keep it up.

[@einyv]

I have the Thinkware q800 pro hooked to a celllink neo to get 36 hours of parking mode. Have the celllink hardwired into the fuse box. Have all wires hidden under molding. For 20 bucks order the molding pop up tools. Works awesome. Cell link hidden under drivers seat. Never worry about the car battery. I have a 2019 outback

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Nice work, einyv!

[@sendapotomusV10]

Bro. What wheels and tires are those?

[@dengumenyuk3019]

Спасибо, друг!!!! Теперь знаю как она разбирается!!!! 👍🏻

[@good_deed]

This is just the video I needed and right to the point. Thank you🙏

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Thanks! Glad to hear that you found it useful!

[@themjolnir999]

Does this also apply to Subarus that have regular rearview mirrors without cables going to them?

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Yes! The inside is the same.

[@thequantaleaper]

Thanks for this! No interference with EyeSight?

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Not a single issue. Still working perfectly!

[@moalrobae2852]

Does this apply to 2014-2018 Subaru Foresters too?

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Yeah, it should be the same. Report back when you find out.

[@triglav2214]

Can you show/tell how to remove the biggest connector, I tried pushing the middle and pulling, it just won’t come off and I don’t wanna break it

[@MatthewHeiskell]

There’s a tab/button. You need to hold it down and wiggle it apart

[@triglav2214]

@@MatthewHeiskell I was able to press it in and pull out this thin tab, I guess I need to apply more force

[@zhensong9826]

We’re you able to check the max current output of that 12V? I don’t feel comfortable of doing this kinda of modification without verifying the schematics,

[@MatthewHeiskell]

No, if you find that info, please share it here. I can say that it has been working great for the last 8 months.

[@CareyP]

Instead of that usb could you use the hardwire Kit ? I have a 2020 ascent think it’s the same?

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Yeah, but the hardwire kit needs a constant battery plus connection in addition to the switched positive and ground connections. But if you did the extra work, you could get the extra features like motion detection recording and time lapse.

[@CareyP]

So I would need to go to the fuse box for those added features?

[@mkhor7]

Yes, recommended to use hardware kit which has low voltage protection against draining your car battery if you are going to use the +12v wire besides the ACC wire

[@fr373969]

Already ordered hardwire kit, so probably still gonna hardwire it, but hey this video is cool, and I would probably put my a119v3 in the same spot like you did

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Cool, that's even better!

[@ghostgutarist5234]

if i find some one who can do it for me... i would pay. I tried to install then i did not like the wire running everwhere in my car. it would be great if the cars give a USB port there pre instaled.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Yeah, that's a great idea! I bet that you just predicted the future!

[@michaelshipton4768]

It this always on power? In case you want parking mode.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

No, sorry. You have to do some fancier wiring to get that ability. This just turns on when you start the car, and off when you turn the car off.

[@RaceDayPhoto]

What year is that Subaru. It looks much different than my 2021 Crosstrek? I wanna get in there, without breaking anything.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

My Forester is a 2019. Let me know what you find in there!

[@Dirtyimprezawrx]

did you have any bolts holding the dome trim down in your crosstrek?

[@terrybogard21]

Just did my wife's 2021 Crosstrek Limited with the A129 Pro Dual setup. I moved the dashcam to this videos setup spot from another due to "possible slight" eyesight disruption. We are talking a space of below the dotted area to actually on the dotted area. Also I routed my power from the headliner down into the fuse box area using the hardwire kit. Well worth it. I did have to remove two 8mm bolts for tucking wires into the eyesight area. The rear camera routing was easy, until I hit the rubber grommet leading into the truck area. Once done though, it's such a clean install.

[@gibonov6623]

Thanks bro!

[@wisconsinbound2123]

excellent video but will mount my dashcam on the dash lol

[@MatthewHeiskell]

The camera's view will be a lot better if you mount it up at the top of the windshield.

[@wisconsinbound2123]

@@MatthewHeiskell Thank you for feedback. I have Subaru Ascent with eyesight and also I do not want to play with wires around the frame etc. I bought one of those mirror hanging thingies lol I could try that and just let wire hang down and use cig lighter adapter

[@dsemolian3071]

Nice!

[@cbijames7]

Nice they dont offer a plug and play system

[@MatthewHeiskell]

I wish they would! Dash cameras are so useful!

[@cbijames7]

Wow nice video. Little more electricity for me.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Thanks, I'm glad that you found it useful. The dashcam and wiring are still going strong. I often see things and hit the "save clip forever button". It is really nice to have it up there running whenever the engine is running.

[@cbijames7]

@@MatthewHeiskell I sent it to my friend he does radios installs so I'm going to see if he can help me install it like yours is on my 2021 forester. Thanks again for this video.

[@MatthewHeiskell]

@@cbijames7 Oh yeah, good idea! It will be super easy for him. Car radio wiring is crazy compared to this haha