Dashcam install power from interior lights

[STG]

I did my little upgrade jobs this afternoon, the LED's I got are blindingly bright though they semi fade a bit and then go off instead of the full fade.

I put a 12-5V convertor in and tapped onto the 12V power from the incoming cable. I just put a splice onto the conductors 3 (+12) and 4 (Gnd) padded the converter and hot glued into place, then the 5V output went to a USB-A socket that comes out just above the headlining above the mirror. All very neat.

All works great, just got to get some new dashcam sticky pads as I have none left, these come tomorrow. I thank everyone for their pictures.

If anybody is going to tap the 12V in the same way for their dashcam etc and also want to replace the interior bulbs for LED then I found that pulling the bulb holders out from behind was a lot easier than trying to pry the interior light lens off. The bulb holders just pull out easy, take the bulb out and put the LED in and then just pop the holder back into it hole, about 10 secs to do.

 

[Vingnut]

I've been trying without success to get the plastic trim from around the interior mirror off to help with hiding my dashcam cables.

Any tips, I feel like its going to break

Have not taken it off my self, but remembered your question when I saw this on AliExpress. Not quite sure this is what you are looking for, but this looks like it just snaps on an should be fastened like the original plastic trim.

 

[maverickz]

Have not taken it off my self, but remembered your question when I saw this on AliExpress. Not quite sure this is what you are looking for, but this looks like it just snaps on an should be fastened like the original plastic trim.

I have made contact to some sellers already, they are left drive version only.

 

[EX MG Owner]

A shame they didn’t adopt the usb point that is in the ZS ev that was actually a very good idea.

 

[Tomg4]

A shame they didn’t adopt the usb point that is in the ZS ev that was actually a very good idea.

One of my mates drives a ZS, and I was surprised that the MG4 didn't have a USB point near the mirror...

 

[BingBong]

Hi, someone have link to this adapter?

 

[Murrayp]

Hi am looking to purchase a wiring loom but can't see a link is there one please?
Many Thanks

 

[jonro99]

Hi am looking to purchase a wiring loom but can't see a link is there one please?
Many Thanks

Did you find a link? I'm looking for a cable too

 

[ROROBADMAXPOWER]

 

[rayy38]

Can you please post the link as to where you purchased them from ive searched everywhere

 

[redwood98]

Can you please post the link as to where you purchased them from ive searched everywhere

I have had this one sat in my cart on AliExpress for ages, debating whether to get it. You will need the 12v to 5v buck converter too and then wire that converter to usb either with an adapter cable or make your own. Not the simplest but if you know a little about electronics it shouldn't be hard. Stecker und spielen Power Kabel Für Auto Dvr Dash Cam Für BMW Für Audi Für VW Für Mercedes Benz Verbinden die Regen Sensor/Lesen Lampe - AliExpress 34

 

[siteguru]

This is where you'd connect to (in the interior lights housing) to get a 12V supply. So the adapter cable would need to be compatible with that black plug/white socket section.

(Unless I've got it wrong and it's actually the blue plug section)