I'm trying to fit a Nextbase hardwire kit, I've run the cable under the headlining and down the windscreen side airbag cover, I'm following the process as shown here: http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic23389....g+dash+cam

The passenger side trim needs to come off, however, mine has the airbag on/off switch in it, does this panel just pull off or is the switch a problem here?

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I have just fitted same today- Nextbase 412. My airbag switch is on the panel on the side of the fascia. I removed it to get to the side of the fusebox. It was only a question of disconnecting the plug once the panel was free.

Someone may know differently but I would think the process would be the same for you.

Edit: I think I misunderstood and thought you meant the switch was on the side of the windscreen. On reviewing it I believe you mean the same as me. The panel referred to is the triangular one exposed when the door is open. Just release it and disconnect the plug. John
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Thanks Weegie, one more question if I may, where did you connect the Earth to?

Ian 4.2SC; 1960 TR6; XF Sportbrake
Previous:
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Landrover P38 4.6 Freelander x2
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 x2
BMW M3 Conv x2; 840Ci; M Coupe; 325SEx2
Mercedes C180x2
Vauxhall Vectra 3.0D Cavalier & Astra Sri; Corsa
Ford Mondeo Escort Mk2
Triumph 11 owned
VW Type2
ISUZU DMAX

I drilled the frame that the side panel plugs into and used a small nut and bolt. I have used a self tapper on a previous ff John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

Thanks, sorted now, I earthed it to one of the screws holding the glovebox on, works fine. I was being too gentle with the side panel, it came off fine with a good tug.

Ian 4.2SC; 1960 TR6; XF Sportbrake
Previous:
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Landrover P38 4.6 Freelander x2
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 x2
BMW M3 Conv x2; 840Ci; M Coupe; 325SEx2
Mercedes C180x2
Vauxhall Vectra 3.0D Cavalier & Astra Sri; Corsa
Ford Mondeo Escort Mk2
Triumph 11 owned
VW Type2
ISUZU DMAX

All the power you need is in the sunroof switch area, I wired and fused mine in there, much easier and tidier. Many thanks
Paul

Pvw10 - That sounds interesting. Any more information?
I'm planning to hard wire mine at some point (probably when I do the deployable steps) so I'd be interested in doing it there. 2010 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE

I bought one of those little 12 to 5v converters added an inline fuse and snatched into the sunroof power as ignition controlled.
Easily enough room, only one short wire to the unit visible. Many thanks
Paul

Is this what you used / https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-DC-Step-Down...SwNmNakk7W

Yes or very similar, I ordered from China and bought for about £1.50 each so bought 5 so could do other vehicles.
Worked a treat. Many thanks
Paul

Did you bury it behind the front interior lights consul and if so, how did you remove the big plastic cover with the lights and sunroof switches in ?

I removed the smaller piece, the little vented panel from memory by the roof switch, plus dropped the actual rocker switch out. Then you can do it all externally then push all the bits back in through said panel.
Had to fiddle a bit to get the wire to the cam so just worked it through and round, it can be poked under etc.
There was no need to remove the whole cluster that’s for sure. Many thanks
Paul

heres an ebay UK one for £2.89 and quicker delivery but with an usb socket...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-DC-Converter...SwxblbMudv

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I removed the smaller piece, the little vented panel from memory by the roof switch, plus dropped the actual rocker ......................................