Couldn't find much info on how to install a front dash cam and how it's routed on the Macan, thought I'd share my experience.
Installed a 1 channel Thinkware U1000 with the Blackboxmycar battery pack in the trunk fuse box area. Don't make my mistake and use the supplied female cigarette lighter if you want to run parking mode, it will not work. You'll need the Thinkware splice kit Blackboxmycar sells. Opt for the 1CH than the 2CH front and rear as the rear camera doesn't record motion during parking mode. The rear will only record if the front camera detects motion or impact. Going to purchase the Blackvue DR750X for the rear. My installation might be a bit too much and there are easier ways to do this install.
I painted my dash cam in Musou Black, darkest black I know of. Less discreet and not as noticeable from the outside.
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Pop off the fuse box cover. Be careful and not break the tab on the top of the cover.
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Started to route the cable through this location
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Not imaged, but you'll have to pop off the panels. First panel that needs to be popped out is the panel right above the fuse box cover. It doesn't need to come off, just need to pop it out. Then remove the panel that have the speaker and 3rd is the seatbelt cover.
Pulled the cable through that hole. Make sure your cable doesn't get in the way of the side airbags.
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Installed a 1 channel Thinkware U1000 with the Blackboxmycar battery pack in the trunk fuse box area. Don't make my mistake and use the supplied female cigarette lighter if you want to run parking mode, it will not work. You'll need the Thinkware splice kit Blackboxmycar sells. Opt for the 1CH than the 2CH front and rear as the rear camera doesn't record motion during parking mode. The rear will only record if the front camera detects motion or impact. Going to purchase the Blackvue DR750X for the rear. My installation might be a bit too much and there are easier ways to do this install.
I painted my dash cam in Musou Black, darkest black I know of. Less discreet and not as noticeable from the outside.
Pop off the fuse box cover. Be careful and not break the tab on the top of the cover.
Started to route the cable through this location
Not imaged, but you'll have to pop off the panels. First panel that needs to be popped out is the panel right above the fuse box cover. It doesn't need to come off, just need to pop it out. Then remove the panel that have the speaker and 3rd is the seatbelt cover.
Pulled the cable through that hole. Make sure your cable doesn't get in the way of the side airbags.
