A Pilar Space on Pass Side

BMW11 · 04-21-2018, 07:24 PM

good afternoon, is it OK and Safe to route a dash cam cable thru the upper joint of the A Pillar above the airbag tag? will it in anyway damage the panel, airbag or anything behind it, etc. if I stuff in the cable at that spot in the crease? thanks.

I am re-posing here because nobody responded in the Electronics section after 2 weeks
I need to know ASAP because I want to install the Dash Cam this weekend
Help is appreciated, THANK YOU!

Pic attached to clarify what I am referring to...
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COKen · 04-21-2018, 08:01 PM

If you are going for power why not get it from the rear view mirror?

sewhelan9 · 04-21-2018, 09:55 PM

Yes, your plan will work fine. I just did this last weekend while hard wiring my Valentine 1 radar detector. Ran the cable from the left side of the rear view mirror, along the headliner and windshield, across the top of the A pillar trim and then down the side of the A pillar trim along where the door weatherstripping is.

BMW11 · 04-21-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

If you are going for power why not get it from the rear view mirror?

Hi I do plan to have the dash cam hard wired 2-channel this summer along with a radar detector, by a place I was recommended. In the mean time I just want to run a Front Channel dash with the RD until I get time for the hardwire install.

The reason I am having someone do it professionally is because I really don't think I can handle doing a 2-channel dash cam with a Cell-Link NEO battery thing backup with fuses etc. plus a radar detector as well as a laser 'parking sensors" unit all by myself. This install is over my head lol. I have no experience with such a complex (for me) install lol I just want to at least get the front cam going and hide cable to the power outlet under the glove box and same with the radar detector front, or just let the RD cable hang down from windshield to power socket near cup holders.

BMW11 · 04-21-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sewhelan9

Yes, your plan will work fine. I just did this last weekend while hard wiring my Valentine 1 radar detector. Ran the cable from the left side of the rear view mirror, along the headliner and windshield, across the top of the A pillar trim and then down the side of the A pillar trim along where the door weatherstripping is.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

jgoens · 04-21-2018, 11:36 PM

Yeah, no problem with that--I routed my rear through it, however, due to interference with the central locking system I had to mount my rear cam above my rear view mirror...long story..but, the wire was not a problem in the pillar.

BMW11 · 04-21-2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Yeah, no problem with that--I routed my rear through it, however, due to interference with the central locking system I had to mount my rear cam above my rear view mirror...long story..but, the wire was not a problem in the pillar.

Ok thanks for the info

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BMW11 Captain 279 Rep 689 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	A Pilar Space on Pass Side good afternoon, is it OK and Safe to route a dash cam cable thru the upper joint of the A Pillar above the airbag tag? will it in anyway damage the panel, airbag or anything behind it, etc. if I stuff in the cable at that spot in the crease? thanks. I am re-posing here because nobody responded in the Electronics section after 2 weeks I need to know ASAP because I want to install the Dash Cam this weekend Help is appreciated, THANK YOU! Pic attached to clarify what I am referring to... http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1523474300 Last edited by BMW11; 04-21-2018 at 07:36 PM..
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sewhelan9 Private 35 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes, your plan will work fine. I just did this last weekend while hard wiring my Valentine 1 radar detector. Ran the cable from the left side of the rear view mirror, along the headliner and windshield, across the top of the A pillar trim and then down the side of the A pillar trim along where the door weatherstripping is. __________________ 2018 440i Gran Coupe (F36), Glacier Silver/Black Dakota, M Performance and Track Handling Package, MHD Stage 2 and xHP Stage 3 flash tunes, Dinan Shockware and mid-pipe, HJS high-flow cat, AP Intake, RW Carbon duck bill spoiler and rear diffuser
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, no problem with that--I routed my rear through it, however, due to interference with the central locking system I had to mount my rear cam above my rear view mirror...long story..but, the wire was not a problem in the pillar. __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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