Thanks for the feedback. It was one of the first videos I made but you're definitely right, I should have filmed that step more thoroughly. Duly noted for next time. Here's a video that might help if it's not too late : ua-cam.com/video/iELCaJRnFwI/v-deo.html
@@EVDude Thanks, I just took delivery of my Rav4 XLE Premium at the beginning of May and was researching how to install a dash cam and am leaning toward the Viofo A129 pro 4K single channel.
Thanks for the informative video, you did a really nice clean job for this installation. You can be sure I will be viewimg your video related to the R4P. Commentary and explanation was clear and helpful for people wanting to install this type of device.
Hey Bagee, reviewed your video again, getting ready to install an Redtiger F7NP, a gift, will follow your video to install. Not whether or not I can use the same hard wire kit or not so I'll see. Will get back to you with the results. Thanks for keeping this information on you channel.
This is a superbly done video. Do you have any thoughts to removing the air bag pillar cover so one can seat the cable under the air bag. Thanks for your excellent descriptions and camera work.
Hey Jan, thanks for watching. 😁 Unfortunately I wasn't able to film the A pillar take down with the airbag. Here's a video on UA-cam that might help you : ua-cam.com/video/iELCaJRnFwI/v-deo.html.
@@EVDude The video you recommended is excellent. I had been thinking that the slightest misstep could activate the airbag when attempting to remove the pillar cover. The video gives me a bit more confidence that removal can be accomplished without the airbag deploying. Thanks again for the very fine video you made of the dash cam installation. I've probably watched 4 or 5 others at this point and yours is among the best.
I finished the VIOFO A129 duo installation an hour ago on a 2017 RAV 4 hybrid. I ran the rear camera wire on the top edge of the airbag cover because it did not appear that the wire would interfere with the airbag deployment and it seemed both an easier and safer process. Getting the rear camera wire through the rubber boot connecting the hatchback door was somewhat arduous, but using some Vaseline and additional help from my wife with a hemostat to widen the boot got the wire through. Both cameras are working nicely. Thanks again.
At this point I haven't reconfigured the dashcam to run in parking mode (even though I should have), so can't give you an inkling to how much time it would run.
This wiring work is pro stuff!! I do wonder if I can do this myself.. and a bit complaint to TOYOTA, they have cameras front and rear, why dont they add the dash cam functions and make everything better..
Thank you for the video, very informative. I ordered the exact same camera and plan to install it soon. Does parking mode cause any battery issue? Would be useful when out and about but can you shut off the parking mode since most of the time it will be parked in home garage and wouldn’t really need the parking mode.
Hey thanks for watching. Been almost a year now with this dashcam and no issues with parking mode. But you do have the option to turn off parking mode in the options of the camera.
I'm so afraid of hardwiring dashcams again. I already fried two Viofo A119 Duos on 2020 Sonata Limited. Each of the front cams lasted about three months. :(
HI, Excellent Video. Very thorough. I have a new 2021 RAV4 LXE. I want to get the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. Does window tinting on the back window hinder the video at all? It's not limo black. You have the Prime, I have the LXE. Does the rear camera on my XLE mount on the inside window like yours is? Any other differences I should know about? Thanks again for the video.
Hi Scotty, thanks for watching and for the feedback. The tutorial shouldn't be any different for other RAV4 besides the digital rearview camera that may or may not be standard for other RAV4 models. I had to mount the back camera beside the rearview camera and make sure it didn't hinder the view of the other. Besides that, the tint doesn't affect the camera at all, I did not see any difference in video quality from the front camera.
Very nice job creating a very clear and detailed R4P install. I will be installing a Garmin camera in my car and likely using the OBD-II constant power module to power it, assuming that is plausible. Wont really no until I get the car, in a month or so. It appeared the A pillar air bag cover was only held by one clip, is that correct? Tks
Have you ever looked into installing an external battery like the PowerCell 8? Would there be a place in the front fusebox area to keep an external battery pack?
Merci pour la réponse. Dans la video on ne voit pas comment est branché le bidule qui coupe le courant de la batterie si le voltage diminue en bas d’un certaine valeur. Est-ce qu’il y a des instructions incluses avec le bidule? Merci.
Thanks for sharing! One question here : Is the rear view mirror camera standard on the XSE trim? I thought it was only available with the techno package
@@EVDude Thanks for the fast reply. I'm from Quebec and I'll receive mine in February. On Toyota's website its say that "Digital Display Rear View Mirror with Homelink" is part of the Premium Technology Package. Or maybe the "Homelink" part is the upgrade vs the XSE trim and they all have the rear camera mirror?
I tried the same hardwire setup for an arifayz Q3 dashcam but the parking mode option doesn’t come up, the camera turns on but can’t get parking mode, any idea?
No it’s “Plozoe” brand, does it matter which hardwire kit I get, The one I’m using is a 3 wire kit, I have the same fuse setup and all but still nothing, I have a 21 rav4 LE
@@Pakram26 Did you turn on time lapse? "For the customers who want to hardwiring Arifayz Q3 dashcam. When you correctly connect the 3 leads of the hardwire kit to your fuse box, remember to turn on the 'Time Lapse Record' of your Q3 dashcam, otherwise, it won't go on recording when you shut down your car."
Just installed this dual camera setup following your video. Worked a charm. The circular plastic clips on the rear fabric were a pain to remove. For pulling wire, I used hand soap as lubricant and that worked well. Found a different video that explained how to remove and reinstall the a pillar.
Thanks for watching and glad to hear my video helped you. Yes the A pillar isn't obvious to remove and put back, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. 😅
@@Riyazatron ua-cam.com/video/gei1uzoRCkw/v-deo.html starting around 5:30. It's more of an explanation than a how-to, so you'll have to watch it then try things. It wasn't very difficult just tricky to get my fingers in there to unhook the hooks. It's a tight fit.
I wouldn't use vaseline, not sure how this petrolum based product will react with the rubber boot, it's it's synthetic nitrile it would be fine but soapy water should also work or just silicon spray, I would also fully wrap the connector with electrical tape as to not leave any sharp edges that can catch the ribs when fishing it through
I've watched this video several times and see that you have used the open fuse (unused) in the fuse box. Would it be really necessary to place 2 fuses in the fuse tab? I've read that if you use a fuse tab to a open (unused) fuse it only requires a fuse on the top location of the fuse tab. Your video inspired me to install the same setup in my RAV4 XSE Prime! I will definitely be following your videos!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad I was able to help you with your install 😁 I added the extra fuse because I'm used to tapping into existing ones, but by looking at the fuse tap schematic, I don't think the "inner fuse" is necessary.
@@EVDude Alright. So I'm going to just plug my 15A fuse tab into the top (furthest from the metal connector) and leave the bottom one empty. That should work fine then right?
That was very helpful even though I did it differently and my car is a different model. The main part I found helpful was how to remove the plastic cover in the trunk. Much appreciated.
I use to own the Model Y and now I own the Rav4 Prime . The only thing the Y is better at is faster and the 15 inch screen. Every thing else the Prime blows the Y away.
@@EVDude 7 visits to the service center later still had issues with build quality. There is no sound deadening material in the wheel wells whatsoever there is just bare metal. So every time there is even pavement you can hear and feel everything doesn't help that the ride is not pillowy like people think. Most of the noise comes from the rear trunk area and there is a lot of rattles. It felt like I was driving a used 5k car. The Prime rides so smooth and is pretty quiet plus close to 600 miles combined is a winner to me.
After I hardwired my dashcam like you did, my 12-volt battery died due to the parasitic drain from the dash cam's parking monitor feature. So I set it to turn off immediately when the car is shut off, but it still managed to die again somehow. And now my local dealership refuses to even diagnose the problem citing aftermarket add-ons, they said i'll have to uninstall the hardwired dashcam before they'd diagnose the problem. This is exactly why i hate dealing with stealerships!
I'm sorry to hear you had issues with your battery. Did you verify the charge of your 12V battery? If you got the same hardwire kit you should have a cutoff voltage so the battery doesn't drain. If the dealer doesn't own up to it, simply disconnect the 2 fuse taps and that's it as those are the only two connections to the car. Let me know how things go.
@@CumBrianFries TSB = Toyota Safety Bulletin. In earlier VIN rav4 primes manufactured (last 5 digits lower than 12942), there was a bolt issue on the inverter and some sort of grounding issue. There was also another issue with the DCM module draining batteries after the trial subscriptions expired. Search for T-SB-0007-21 and T-SB-0095-20.
Thanks for the video! It gave me the confidence to install my own system. I had the most difficulty with getting through the rubber conduit at 18:10 so I wanted to share with others my method. On my car it was taped tightly at the entrances around the cables, so I had to carefully remove the electrical tape to access the conduit. I then popped the rubber gaskets out so it was all free hanging. I was afraid to use Vaseline since other commenters said it would erode the other cables’ insulation. So without lubricant, I easily pushed and twisted a no. 2 pencil (eraser first) through the conduit carefully to avoid damage. Next, I drilled a hole through the end of the pencil and threaded in some picture-hanging wire. I pulled the pencil back the way it came from, and was ready to use the picture wire as a pull string. I wrapped the wire around the camera cable evenly to spread out pressure and avoid damage to the cable head. Then I used electrical tape to wrap the two wires together, tapering them on the leading side so they could get through the pipe more easily. I was very careful not to pull too hard and damage the existing wires in the pipe. It went best when I alternated pulling with kneading the rubber at the sticking points. Thanks again, from your neighbor in Vermont 👍
Thanks for this great video! I just ordered a 129 duo I'll be putting in my Rav4 Hybrid and this was really helpful. I didn't know there were pre-wired taps; will save some time in crimping and cutting for sure!
Sep 2021: Has this setup taxed your 12-volt battery to any degree? Much like a typical RV setup, seems like a deep-cycle 12-volt battery would allow more charge cycles than the typical starter battery.
Hi Pete, thanks for watching. I've used my inverter maybe 3-4 times only since my setup, it hasn't affected the battery in my opinion. (I haven't done extensive tests but the charge holds fine and id always above healthy levels) But like you mentionned, a deep cycle battery would be better but very hard to find one that would fit the R4Prime (Toyota sells the OEM battery for over 1400$!)
@R4Primer I'm liking it so far. 4k resolution front camera, 2K QHD rear camera makes license plate more detailed even while moving. Happy victoria day btw! greetings from Gatineau, QC.
Wouldn't it be easy to use obd2 port instead of hotwiring and keeping the fuse box open. There are pretty good quality odb to usb(any choice) available in market. e.g. Garmin constant power
Hey, thank you very much for such a nice video. It was very helpful. I installed it on my Rav4 prime as well. I had a question, does the dash cam screen stay on even after you shut the car off and lock it? Mine stays on and it’s in parking mode. Thanks in advance.
No mine doesn't stay on. Double check your screen saver settings, I set mine to the lowest possible so the screen doesn't turn on when the dashcam starts.
Excellent vidéo, très utile! Je compte installer le même dashcam, le même kit de DEL, etc. Le kit de fuse tap n'est plus disponible sur Amazon. Je t'avoue que je ne connais pas trop ça, as-tu un autre kit de fuse tap à proposer?
Merci pour la rétroaction, vous pouvez utilisez ces fuse tap ( il faut tout simplement s'assurer qu'ils sont des modèles de type ''low profile'') : www.amazon.ca/KOLACEN-Automotive-Circuit-Adapter-Low-Profile/dp/B072MFTK5P/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=low+profile+fuse+tap&qid=1618448918&s=automotive&sr=1-4
You're French is much better than mine. All my family is from Quebec province. Anyways I got a 2021 Rav 4 Hybrid. I moved from L.A. to a part of the US where it snows. Do you do an undercoating to your car to winterize it? I'm told to do so. Also my question is I'm struggling to keep my car always able to turn on and I'm under 10k miles and even the dealership can't figure out why I'm struggling to get my car to always turn on. Today I just had to jump my car and it worked. They told me that 20 Celuis degrees shouldn't affect my batteries either. Need advice from someone who lives in cold climate to let me know what's going on.
That looked really smooth and easy, bro. I paid almost 450$ for them to do just the installation and after 6 months now my dashcam keeps restarting or doesn't even turn on so I'm just using direct cigarette outlet sadly .
I have it hardwired into my 2021 RAV4 hybrid and it keep killing my battery if I dont start the car for 2-3 days. I specifically hardwire it so it will use the parking G sensor. Is there a way to resolve the battery drainage issue? I dont use the car very often as I worked from home.
There is no “negative” inside the fuse box. One side always has power (the feed side) and the other gets its power through the fuse. The negative is the body/chassis of the vehicle.
Excellent Video, But I have one question?, after installing the Wire Taps to the Interior Fuse Box, did you leave the Cover Off as with the Wire Taps fitted it will not fit back on, Cheers, Paul.
Thank you for an amazing video! I started installing the dashcam only to discover that I only have 3 unused fuses, and none of them has power with the engine turned off. Is there any other way to hardwire the dashcam with only 3 spare fuses?
Great video - but I have a question: With the VIOFO HK3 hardwire kit set to cutoff at 12.4V (I believe that's the setting you indicated you are using in the video) do you have any idea approximately how many hours the camera runs in parking mode before the Hk3 shuts off? I've seen conflicting reports in other forums that the runtime may only be a few hours.
I haven't tested it with the vehicle parked for days but I know it does at least 8 hours as that's the time it's parked when at work. You'll get conflicting reports because everyone's batteries are not at the same level to begin with. So if you're battery is healthy to begin with (over 12.6-12.8 V) you'll be good for hours or even days.
@@EVDude The VIOFO dual draws about 1A at 5V from the included 12V USB adapter in dashcam mode, so that’s approximately 1A x 5V = 5 watts. Assuming some efficiency loss that would be about 0.5A on the input side of that same adapter. Assuming the HK3 operates with a similar efficiency and that parking mode draws the same (or perhaps less?) power, that’s a steady 0.5A drain on a 55Ah battery (according to page 542 of the owner’s manual). So that works out to a theoretical 110 hours of parking mode runtime - to completely drain the battery. Unfortunately that doesn’t do much to answer the question - How much runtime can we expect before the voltage drops to 12.4V? So I guess I’ll just have to test it! :-)
@@EVDude @terraskater Any info on how long the much smaller battery would last on the RAV4 Hybrid not Prime? It has a much smaller battery. I cannot find any info on how long the camera will stay on in parking mode. Great detailed video you made.
Bonjour, votre video est précise et claire! BRAVO! Connaissez-vous un endroit qui pourrait monter un système équivalant ds la grande région de Montréal? Encore 👏
Thanks for watching 😁 I still recommend this camera, it works like a charm and I love that it's not bulky and blends in very well. There's also a plug and play camera out there that some people like, it's called the FITCAMX but it only does the front.
I did remove the cover of the time 7:30 BUT I can't put it at it's place :') it just doesn't enter at the transparent screw thing (near the top of the cover)
Thanks a bunch for the great video. I was scouring around the internet for such detailed video, I want to install a different model Rexing V1P max, in Rav4 2021 sports edition. I hope I will not screw up anything. Did unplug any fuse or just used an empty fuse port?
EXCEPTIONALLY clear and informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial - it answered many of my questions that were not addressed in other videos regarding the hardwiring. Also, I thought I had done a very good job of running the cables but you took it to a professional level installation. I CAN DO THIS!! Thank you :)
Thank you for mentioning the point on polarity. I can't tell you how many dashcam hardwire installation videos I've watched over the past couple weeks (a lot), but I think you're only the 2nd one to mention this and the first to actually demonstrate how to check.
Only problem is - this is wrong. Both sides of fuse are positive - one side always has power and the other is provided power by the fuse. The negative is the body.
You mention using a 20 & 10 and a 20 & 15 for your fuses, I bought the kit you linked and I only have one 20 fuse. I have a 20, 15, 10, 7.5, 5, and a 3. Do I need to go acquire another 20 fuse or can I make this combo work? I'm struggling to understand what the requirements are for making the fuses work here. Worst case scenario I guess I go acquire another 20 to match what you did.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. Yes it can be mounted on driver side but I like to not see the dashcam hence why I put it on the passenger side. It also makes it a cleaner installation because you don't see cables much on that side.
I added it on the left and there is no issues with angle of the video. I chose the left so I could see it to use the buttons and know it is working properly. I think this is the best place as you can mount it on the black dots and only have the lens below. Much less visible install.
Do you know if hardwiring something like this to the car voids the warranty of the RAV4 Prime? I was going to have it installed but I'm worried that if something happens later on (even it doesn't have anything to do with the dash camera) that the dealer is going to say that the warranty is void because of it. Or they will say that the installation messed something up, and since it was installed by a 3rd party, they will not cover anything further under the warranty. I called the dealership to see if they would install it, and they said they don't do that.
There's always a risk but they need to prove that your installation caused issues. You can always contact Toyota Canada / USA if the dealer does not want to honour the warranty.
Thanks for the quick reply! If I’m understanding this correctly, the 20’s that you put on the fuse tap were the existing ones originally installed in the fuse box?
@@MyShinobiWay617 Actually, since they were empty slots, I didnt even have to put any of those (the 20's). So it's a mistake from my part. So for your situation, simply take the existing ones on the slot you want to tap into and do the same thing (where I put the 20).
Again, another big thank you for the information, especially the removal of plastic panels. If I ever see you in Montreal, I'm paying for the restaurant :)
I followed you and connect the same dual camera but I have a problem my camera when In parking mode the power goes off after short period. I have 2021 xse hybrid
There's 2 possibilities : 1) you didn't connect your fuse tap in an always ON slot 2) Your battery level is under the cutoff voltage of your hardwire kit (ex: your battery at 12.2V and your cutoff is 12.4V). I suggest you take a voltmeter and measure your battery's charge while your XSE hybrid is off. (Not on READY MODE)
Bonjour Bajee, merci pour ce vidéo. Je vais suivre religieusement ces instructions pour installer la même caméra quand j’aurais reçu mon SE dans un mois. Je me demandais si tu pensais que c’était possible d’installer des lumières LED verticales sur le SE comme celles que tu as sur ton XSE? Est-ce bien compliqué?
Nice video. Did you take a look at any aftermarket 360 Birds Eye View camera options by any chance? Those of us with Prime SE trim don’t have it, only on the XSE Premium package. Given all of the wiring that needs to be run, it can be one of the trickier installs for any car.
Nice Job man!! Waiting to receive mine, that doesnt have a rear view mirror camera, but I can use your guide to setup one. Really apreciate your instructions.
I was about to purchase that VIOFO A129 DUO PRO but I am looking thru the reviews and many reviews indicate that this dash cam has issues. It overheats and won't turn back on. It goes into an infinite loop. it does not record at times even though you think it is. Customer support is none existing. Does anyone have any input on the any issues and customer support? By the way, EXCELLENT!!! EXCELLENT video...very precise instructions on the installation. Love your R4.
I had different VIOFO cams (A119 V2, V3) for a long time (3-4 years) and no issues. Had this specific model for 7 months now and it works like a charm 😁 Parking mode and regular mode works great too.
All 4K dash cams have overheating issues. Because writing more data to Sdcard. Avoid 4K cameras until someone figures out how to solve this with better technology. I chose Viofo A129 Plus Duo for this very reason. Front camera is 2K, rear is 1080p. Less data to write. And the 4K resolution in reality is not significantly better than 2K for reading license plates in motion.
Oui c'est nécessaire sinon vous y allez à l'aveugle. Personnellement, je ne voulais pas endommager les coussins gonflable, j'ai préféré enlever le tout pour une installation plus sécuritaire.
I'm aware hybrids have smaller batteries, as long as you have a voltage cutoff you're fine. You should take a look at my other video on how to test your 12V battery and maintain it : ua-cam.com/video/V91zDGIdKwE/v-deo.html
It would have been nice if you showed how to open the A pillar. That is a very important step for some one who has never opened the A pillar.
Thanks for the feedback. It was one of the first videos I made but you're definitely right, I should have filmed that step more thoroughly. Duly noted for next time. Here's a video that might help if it's not too late : ua-cam.com/video/iELCaJRnFwI/v-deo.html
@@EVDude Thanks, I just took delivery of my Rav4 XLE Premium at the beginning of May and was researching how to install a dash cam and am leaning toward the Viofo A129 pro 4K single channel.
Thanks for the informative video, you did a really nice clean job for this installation. You can be sure I will be viewimg your video related to the R4P. Commentary and explanation was clear and helpful for people wanting to install this type of device.
Hey Bagee, reviewed your video again, getting ready to install an Redtiger F7NP, a gift, will follow your video to install. Not whether or not I can use the same hard wire kit or not so I'll see. Will get back to you with the results. Thanks for keeping this information on you channel.
This is a superbly done video. Do you have any thoughts to removing the air bag pillar cover so one can seat the cable under the air bag. Thanks for your excellent descriptions and camera work.
Hey Jan, thanks for watching. 😁 Unfortunately I wasn't able to film the A pillar take down with the airbag. Here's a video on UA-cam that might help you : ua-cam.com/video/iELCaJRnFwI/v-deo.html.
@@EVDude The video you recommended is excellent. I had been thinking that the slightest misstep could activate the airbag when attempting to remove the pillar cover. The video gives me a bit more confidence that removal can be accomplished without the airbag deploying. Thanks again for the very fine video you made of the dash cam installation. I've probably watched 4 or 5 others at this point and yours is among the best.
I finished the VIOFO A129 duo installation an hour ago on a 2017 RAV 4 hybrid. I ran the rear camera wire on the top edge of the airbag cover because it did not appear that the wire would interfere with the airbag deployment and it seemed both an easier and safer process. Getting the rear camera wire through the rubber boot connecting the hatchback door was somewhat arduous, but using some Vaseline and additional help from my wife with a hemostat to widen the boot got the wire through. Both cameras are working nicely. Thanks again.
@@bearpuf How much time are you getting in Parking Mode with the smaller hybrid battery?
At this point I haven't reconfigured the dashcam to run in parking mode (even though I should have), so can't give you an inkling to how much time it would run.
This wiring work is pro stuff!! I do wonder if I can do this myself.. and a bit complaint to TOYOTA, they have cameras front and rear, why dont they add the dash cam functions and make everything better..
Thanks for watching. I agree with you. Reusing existing cameras would have been the best.
Thank you for the video, very informative. I ordered the exact same camera and plan to install it soon. Does parking mode cause any battery issue? Would be useful when out and about but can you shut off the parking mode since most of the time it will be parked in home garage and wouldn’t really need the parking mode.
Hey thanks for watching. Been almost a year now with this dashcam and no issues with parking mode. But you do have the option to turn off parking mode in the options of the camera.
Much needed video. For my XSE Hybrid. Thanks!!
Thx for video have a question which fuse you move to the taps fuse
I'm so afraid of hardwiring dashcams again. I already fried two Viofo A119 Duos on 2020 Sonata Limited. Each of the front cams lasted about three months. :(
Did you not cover the fuse box since the tabs preclude this? Is it ok to leave the fuses exposed? Great job. Thanks
Yes I left it open for 2 years, no issues.
If you're willing to burn gas, I'd love to see a charge mode test!
Try it when going down hill, very useful feature of this car
HI, Excellent Video. Very thorough. I have a new 2021 RAV4 LXE. I want to get the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo.
Does window tinting on the back window hinder the video at all? It's not limo black.
You have the Prime, I have the LXE. Does the rear camera on my XLE mount on the inside window like yours is?
Any other differences I should know about?
Thanks again for the video.
Hi Scotty, thanks for watching and for the feedback. The tutorial shouldn't be any different for other RAV4 besides the digital rearview camera that may or may not be standard for other RAV4 models. I had to mount the back camera beside the rearview camera and make sure it didn't hinder the view of the other. Besides that, the tint doesn't affect the camera at all, I did not see any difference in video quality from the front camera.
Very nice job creating a very clear and detailed R4P install. I will be installing a Garmin camera in my car and likely using the OBD-II constant power module to power it, assuming that is plausible. Wont really no until I get the car, in a month or so. It appeared the A pillar air bag cover was only held by one clip, is that correct? Tks
Thanks for watching 😁 The part I pulled was indeed held by one clip.
I do have a question, can you manage to put back the cover of the fuse box? It seems that the fuse adapter is bulky to put back the cover.
Unfortunately I was not able to. Like you mentioned, the fuse tap is too big and the cover does not fit anymore. I left it open as is.
Have you ever looked into installing an external battery like the PowerCell 8? Would there be a place in the front fusebox area to keep an external battery pack?
Thank you so much for the video. Not sure If i may have missed it but is there an option to turn the dash cam inside screen only off while driving
I don't think that's possible unfortunately...
Merci pour ce video, bien expliqué!
Est-ce que les emplacements dans la boîte de fusible étaient déjà libre ? Merci
Merci pour la réponse. Dans la video on ne voit pas comment est branché le bidule qui coupe le courant de la batterie si le voltage diminue en bas d’un certaine valeur. Est-ce qu’il y a des instructions incluses avec le bidule? Merci.
Parfait, merci Bajee.
Thanks for sharing! One question here : Is the rear view mirror camera standard on the XSE trim? I thought it was only available with the techno package
@@EVDude Thanks for the fast reply. I'm from Quebec and I'll receive mine in February.
On Toyota's website its say that "Digital Display Rear View Mirror with Homelink" is part of the Premium Technology Package.
Or maybe the "Homelink" part is the upgrade vs the XSE trim and they all have the rear camera mirror?
@@EVDude Good news! I really appreciate the replies.
How does always on function work? Does it not drain the battery??
Yes it drains the battery until the voltage cutoff setting that you choose. It's part of the hardwire kit, you can choose between different voltages.
Super Merci
Merci Claude!
I tried the same hardwire setup for an arifayz Q3 dashcam but the parking mode option doesn’t come up, the camera turns on but can’t get parking mode, any idea?
Did you use the hardwire kit from VIOFO? If not, it will not work.
No it’s “Plozoe” brand, does it matter which hardwire kit I get, The one I’m using is a 3 wire kit, I have the same fuse setup and all but still nothing, I have a 21 rav4 LE
@@Pakram26 Did you turn on time lapse? "For the customers who want to hardwiring Arifayz Q3 dashcam. When you correctly connect the 3 leads of the hardwire kit to your fuse box, remember to turn on the 'Time Lapse Record' of your Q3 dashcam, otherwise, it won't go on recording when you shut down your car."
Still don’t have that option unfortunately, maybe a faulty cam? Or maybe I’m missing something with my connections, idk
Will this void cars warranty?
No it wouldn't.
Hi, when you removed the A Pillar panel for the airbag did you disconnect any battery?
Hi, no I haven't.
@@EVDude I'm a bit hesitant to pull that panel out do you think it will set off the airbag? 😅 I have a xle hybrid.
@@jicabazooka9635 I was also scared to do so but worked out.
Alright thanks a lot 👍
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Should NEVER use petroleum based (Vasoline) lubricant on rubber. Will deteriorate. Use silicone grease.
is the provided usb cable long enough to reach the rear camera?
Yes, plenty enough. 👍🏽
@@EVDude thanks man, your vid is giving me the confidence to do this install. Cheers!
@@damaka Thanks for the feedback! You can do this! Don't hesitate to message if you got any questions!
Pretty good my nigga.
Just installed this dual camera setup following your video. Worked a charm. The circular plastic clips on the rear fabric were a pain to remove. For pulling wire, I used hand soap as lubricant and that worked well. Found a different video that explained how to remove and reinstall the a pillar.
Thanks for watching and glad to hear my video helped you. Yes the A pillar isn't obvious to remove and put back, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. 😅
What video did you use? I'm collecting my car and would like to install dual dash cam set up so I'm preparing
@@Riyazatron ua-cam.com/video/gei1uzoRCkw/v-deo.html starting around 5:30. It's more of an explanation than a how-to, so you'll have to watch it then try things. It wasn't very difficult just tricky to get my fingers in there to unhook the hooks. It's a tight fit.
Thanks! That was very helpful@@joeframbach2201
Excellent video !thank you for the information . Just got my new Rav4 hybrid and got the dash camera and about to install😊
For safety concerns, I would highly recommend not routing the cable over top of the airbag but instead going behind it.
I wouldn't use vaseline, not sure how this petrolum based product will react with the rubber boot, it's it's synthetic nitrile it would be fine but soapy water should also work or just silicon spray, I would also fully wrap the connector with electrical tape as to not leave any sharp edges that can catch the ribs when fishing it through
Great video thanks
I've watched this video several times and see that you have used the open fuse (unused) in the fuse box. Would it be really necessary to place 2 fuses in the fuse tab? I've read that if you use a fuse tab to a open (unused) fuse it only requires a fuse on the top location of the fuse tab. Your video inspired me to install the same setup in my RAV4 XSE Prime! I will definitely be following your videos!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad I was able to help you with your install 😁 I added the extra fuse because I'm used to tapping into existing ones, but by looking at the fuse tap schematic, I don't think the "inner fuse" is necessary.
@@EVDude Do you know if this will work? I'm trying to follow your video but my kit only came with 2 spare fuse tabs for each connector.
@@fopigoo yes it should work without an existing fuse.
@@EVDude Alright. So I'm going to just plug my 15A fuse tab into the top (furthest from the metal connector) and leave the bottom one empty. That should work fine then right?
@@fopigoo yes. The furthest away from pins are the ones for the fuse tab. I suggest a smaller fuse if you have. 5A or 7A.
That was very helpful even though I did it differently and my car is a different model. The main part I found helpful was how to remove the plastic cover in the trunk. Much appreciated.
I use to own the Model Y and now I own the Rav4 Prime . The only thing the Y is better at is faster and the 15 inch screen. Every thing else the Prime blows the Y away.
@@EVDude 7 visits to the service center later still had issues with build quality. There is no sound deadening material in the wheel wells whatsoever there is just bare metal. So every time there is even pavement you can hear and feel everything doesn't help that the ride is not pillowy like people think. Most of the noise comes from the rear trunk area and there is a lot of rattles. It felt like I was driving a used 5k car.
The Prime rides so smooth and is pretty quiet plus close to 600 miles combined is a winner to me.
After I hardwired my dashcam like you did, my 12-volt battery died due to the parasitic drain from the dash cam's parking monitor feature. So I set it to turn off immediately when the car is shut off, but it still managed to die again somehow. And now my local dealership refuses to even diagnose the problem citing aftermarket add-ons, they said i'll have to uninstall the hardwired dashcam before they'd diagnose the problem. This is exactly why i hate dealing with stealerships!
I'm sorry to hear you had issues with your battery. Did you verify the charge of your 12V battery? If you got the same hardwire kit you should have a cutoff voltage so the battery doesn't drain. If the dealer doesn't own up to it, simply disconnect the 2 fuse taps and that's it as those are the only two connections to the car. Let me know how things go.
There is a TSB for the battery drain. It is probably that and not the camera.
@@darleneashey9350 Pardon my ignorance, but what is TSB?
@@CumBrianFries TSB = Toyota Safety Bulletin. In earlier VIN rav4 primes manufactured (last 5 digits lower than 12942), there was a bolt issue on the inverter and some sort of grounding issue. There was also another issue with the DCM module draining batteries after the trial subscriptions expired. Search for T-SB-0007-21 and T-SB-0095-20.
@@henryweimd Thank you kindly!
Thanks for the video! It gave me the confidence to install my own system. I had the most difficulty with getting through the rubber conduit at 18:10 so I wanted to share with others my method. On my car it was taped tightly at the entrances around the cables, so I had to carefully remove the electrical tape to access the conduit. I then popped the rubber gaskets out so it was all free hanging. I was afraid to use Vaseline since other commenters said it would erode the other cables’ insulation. So without lubricant, I easily pushed and twisted a no. 2 pencil (eraser first) through the conduit carefully to avoid damage. Next, I drilled a hole through the end of the pencil and threaded in some picture-hanging wire. I pulled the pencil back the way it came from, and was ready to use the picture wire as a pull string. I wrapped the wire around the camera cable evenly to spread out pressure and avoid damage to the cable head. Then I used electrical tape to wrap the two wires together, tapering them on the leading side so they could get through the pipe more easily. I was very careful not to pull too hard and damage the existing wires in the pipe. It went best when I alternated pulling with kneading the rubber at the sticking points.
Thanks again, from your neighbor in Vermont 👍
Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience as I'm sure it'll help others. Very clever the way you did it. I'm also happy to hear my video helped you! 😁👍🏽
Thanks for this great video! I just ordered a 129 duo I'll be putting in my Rav4 Hybrid and this was really helpful. I didn't know there were pre-wired taps; will save some time in crimping and cutting for sure!
Thanks for watching. Do not hesitate to write here if you have any questions during your installation.
Great job and great video! What does the nighttime coverage look like?
@evdude when you removed the a pillar to go under the airbags, did you have to disconnect the battery to reduce risk of airbag deployment?
@@Rev1314 I didn't do it but I was a little worried. I'm not sure if disconnecting the battery does anything, you should verify just to be safe.
Sep 2021: Has this setup taxed your 12-volt battery to any degree? Much like a typical RV setup, seems like a deep-cycle 12-volt battery would allow more charge cycles than the typical starter battery.
Hi Pete, thanks for watching. I've used my inverter maybe 3-4 times only since my setup, it hasn't affected the battery in my opinion. (I haven't done extensive tests but the charge holds fine and id always above healthy levels) But like you mentionned, a deep cycle battery would be better but very hard to find one that would fit the R4Prime (Toyota sells the OEM battery for over 1400$!)
Great job EVDude! Installing one myself on my 2020 hybrid xse
questions, 4:55 does it matter which way the fuse is facing? I see the 20 and 15 are not in the same orientation. Thanks.
@@BlazeBullet it does not matter which way the fuses are facing.
Thank you for the video, i installed a Thinkware U1000 on my RAV4 XLE AWD and just followed what you did.
Thanks for watching 😁 How do you like your dashcam? Thinkware was an option for me but the dual cam was a little expensive.
@R4Primer I'm liking it so far. 4k resolution front camera, 2K QHD rear camera makes license plate more detailed even while moving. Happy victoria day btw! greetings from Gatineau, QC.
@@ocbojm Ah nice! Didn't know you were in QC too Hehe, happy Victoria day! Cheers.
Wouldn't it be easy to use obd2 port instead of hotwiring and keeping the fuse box open. There are pretty good quality odb to usb(any choice) available in market. e.g. Garmin constant power
It would indeed be a good idea. Do you know if the OBD port stays on for parking mode? That was the main reason I installed through fuse taps.
Yes obd ports are always on.
Hey, thank you very much for such a nice video. It was very helpful. I installed it on my Rav4 prime as well. I had a question, does the dash cam screen stay on even after you shut the car off and lock it? Mine stays on and it’s in parking mode. Thanks in advance.
No mine doesn't stay on. Double check your screen saver settings, I set mine to the lowest possible so the screen doesn't turn on when the dashcam starts.
Excellent vidéo, très utile! Je compte installer le même dashcam, le même kit de DEL, etc. Le kit de fuse tap n'est plus disponible sur Amazon. Je t'avoue que je ne connais pas trop ça, as-tu un autre kit de fuse tap à proposer?
Merci pour la rétroaction, vous pouvez utilisez ces fuse tap ( il faut tout simplement s'assurer qu'ils sont des modèles de type ''low profile'') : www.amazon.ca/KOLACEN-Automotive-Circuit-Adapter-Low-Profile/dp/B072MFTK5P/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=low+profile+fuse+tap&qid=1618448918&s=automotive&sr=1-4
You're French is much better than mine. All my family is from Quebec province. Anyways I got a 2021 Rav 4 Hybrid. I moved from L.A. to a part of the US where it snows. Do you do an undercoating to your car to winterize it? I'm told to do so. Also my question is I'm struggling to keep my car always able to turn on and I'm under 10k miles and even the dealership can't figure out why I'm struggling to get my car to always turn on. Today I just had to jump my car and it worked. They told me that 20 Celuis degrees shouldn't affect my batteries either. Need advice from someone who lives in cold climate to let me know what's going on.
*What was your main reason for buying the cameras, theft, proof of accidents, better back up camera???*
Seems like the wire over the airbag column might fling the camera in your face when the airbag is activated???
That looked really smooth and easy, bro. I paid almost 450$ for them to do just the installation and after 6 months now my dashcam keeps restarting or doesn't even turn on so I'm just using direct cigarette outlet sadly .
Thank you! Sorry to hear this happened to you. They now sell adapters that can take power from your rear view mirror, much easier!
@@EVDude mine is rav4 xle, I don't think it has that future.
@@debikiya4051 If you have auto dimming mirrors, it will work or else it won't.
I have it hardwired into my 2021 RAV4 hybrid and it keep killing my battery if I dont start the car for 2-3 days. I specifically hardwire it so it will use the parking G sensor. Is there a way to resolve the battery drainage issue?
I dont use the car very often as I worked from home.
There is no “negative” inside the fuse box. One side always has power (the feed side) and the other gets its power through the fuse. The negative is the body/chassis of the vehicle.
Isn't normal battery voltage level about 12.6 without the car running? Then how long can you record with 12.4 setup?
Excellent Video, But I have one question?, after installing the Wire Taps to the Interior Fuse Box, did you leave the Cover Off as with the Wire Taps fitted it will not fit back on, Cheers, Paul.
Exactly. The cover doesn't fit anymore with these taps so I didn't put it back.
@@EVDude Thanks
This was great, lots of relevant information. Thanks a lot of making this.
Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.
just some advice, I wouldn't crimp the wires while power is going to the HOT. otherwise, good video, thanks
Thank you for an amazing video!
I started installing the dashcam only to discover that I only have 3 unused fuses, and none of them has power with the engine turned off. Is there any other way to hardwire the dashcam with only 3 spare fuses?
Do intend to install this same setup in your new BZ4X?
Yes. Already done. New video coming soon.
Awesome vid. I just got one for my gf. Thank you for the detail!
Thanks for watching 😁
Excellent video - thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
Great video - but I have a question: With the VIOFO HK3 hardwire kit set to cutoff at 12.4V (I believe that's the setting you indicated you are using in the video) do you have any idea approximately how many hours the camera runs in parking mode before the Hk3 shuts off? I've seen conflicting reports in other forums that the runtime may only be a few hours.
I haven't tested it with the vehicle parked for days but I know it does at least 8 hours as that's the time it's parked when at work. You'll get conflicting reports because everyone's batteries are not at the same level to begin with. So if you're battery is healthy to begin with (over 12.6-12.8 V) you'll be good for hours or even days.
@@EVDude The VIOFO dual draws about 1A at 5V from the included 12V USB adapter in dashcam mode, so that’s approximately 1A x 5V = 5 watts. Assuming some efficiency loss that would be about 0.5A on the input side of that same adapter. Assuming the HK3 operates with a similar efficiency and that parking mode draws the same (or perhaps less?) power, that’s a steady 0.5A drain on a 55Ah battery (according to page 542 of the owner’s manual). So that works out to a theoretical 110 hours of parking mode runtime - to completely drain the battery. Unfortunately that doesn’t do much to answer the question - How much runtime can we expect before the voltage drops to 12.4V? So I guess I’ll just have to test it! :-)
@@EVDude @terraskater Any info on how long the much smaller battery would last on the RAV4 Hybrid not Prime? It has a much smaller battery. I cannot find any info on how long the camera will stay on in parking mode. Great detailed video you made.
Bonjour, votre video est précise et claire! BRAVO! Connaissez-vous un endroit qui pourrait monter un système équivalant ds la grande région de Montréal? Encore 👏
Hello nice Video. How did you choose the location for your fuse? Were there already fuses in place where the compartment was empty?
Those spots were already empty. I made sure to test them before hand if those slots were always active or activated by ignition with a voltmeter.
You have taken the second fuses directly from the vehicle or you have bought some.
If I plug into a free space, do I need to install a second fuse?
Great video. Thank you. What voltage setting did you use for the hardwire kit?
It's been months now but I believe I set it at 12.4V. Thanks for watching 👍🏽
Yeah idk mines not working
Thank you! Merci!
great tutorial mate, m gonna get it done soon. cheerrs
Good job thanks
Great video can’t wait to get a rav4 prime! Currently have a Prius prime. Do you still recommend the dash cam? Any issues about it?
Thanks for watching 😁 I still recommend this camera, it works like a charm and I love that it's not bulky and blends in very well. There's also a plug and play camera out there that some people like, it's called the FITCAMX but it only does the front.
I did remove the cover of the time 7:30 BUT I can't put it at it's place :') it just doesn't enter at the transparent screw thing (near the top of the cover)
Thanks a bunch for the great video. I was scouring around the internet for such detailed video, I want to install a different model Rexing V1P max, in Rav4 2021 sports edition. I hope I will not screw up anything. Did unplug any fuse or just used an empty fuse port?
Thanks for watching 😁 I only used empty slots.
Does it really need to have two fuse on both accessories and battery suppy?
Do your vehicle have cover that board? How to open the cap cover before i can check?
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EXCEPTIONALLY clear and informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial - it answered many of my questions that were not addressed in other videos regarding the hardwiring. Also, I thought I had done a very good job of running the cables but you took it to a professional level installation. I CAN DO THIS!! Thank you :)
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I hope your installation went well. 😁
Thank you for mentioning the point on polarity. I can't tell you how many dashcam hardwire installation videos I've watched over the past couple weeks (a lot), but I think you're only the 2nd one to mention this and the first to actually demonstrate how to check.
Thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Only problem is - this is wrong. Both sides of fuse are positive - one side always has power and the other is provided power by the fuse. The negative is the body.
Yeah that's right I agree to @willamfrench9973. Fuses just completes the circuit and burn off once it's overloaded.
You mention using a 20 & 10 and a 20 & 15 for your fuses, I bought the kit you linked and I only have one 20 fuse.
I have a 20, 15, 10, 7.5, 5, and a 3. Do I need to go acquire another 20 fuse or can I make this combo work? I'm struggling to understand what the requirements are for making the fuses work here. Worst case scenario I guess I go acquire another 20 to match what you did.
Hey, thanks for watching my video. I ended up changing my fuses. You can read my current setup in the videos description.
Good informative video. Thank you! I have a question however. What angle wasn't great on the left side of the mirror? Can it still be mounted there?
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. Yes it can be mounted on driver side but I like to not see the dashcam hence why I put it on the passenger side. It also makes it a cleaner installation because you don't see cables much on that side.
@@EVDude that makes sense. Thank you very much for the reply!
I added it on the left and there is no issues with angle of the video. I chose the left so I could see it to use the buttons and know it is working properly. I think this is the best place as you can mount it on the black dots and only have the lens below. Much less visible install.
@@ottawaguy6769 thank you for your insight. I'm on the market for a dashcam as well for my 2021 Rav4
What fuse tap size is recommended?
Low profile mini
Do you know if hardwiring something like this to the car voids the warranty of the RAV4 Prime? I was going to have it installed but I'm worried that if something happens later on (even it doesn't have anything to do with the dash camera) that the dealer is going to say that the warranty is void because of it. Or they will say that the installation messed something up, and since it was installed by a 3rd party, they will not cover anything further under the warranty. I called the dealership to see if they would install it, and they said they don't do that.
There's always a risk but they need to prove that your installation caused issues. You can always contact Toyota Canada / USA if the dealer does not want to honour the warranty.
Very useful, thanks
Any tips for people who don’t have spare fuse spots in their fuse box?
You can use existing fuse spots.
Thanks for the quick reply! If I’m understanding this correctly, the 20’s that you put on the fuse tap were the existing ones originally installed in the fuse box?
@@MyShinobiWay617 Actually, since they were empty slots, I didnt even have to put any of those (the 20's). So it's a mistake from my part. So for your situation, simply take the existing ones on the slot you want to tap into and do the same thing (where I put the 20).
Thank you
Where the heck did you get the fuses
Amazon
*Will you void your warranty doing these modifications???*
No.
Again, another big thank you for the information, especially the removal of plastic panels. If I ever see you in Montreal, I'm paying for the restaurant :)
Thank you Benoit, much appreciated 🙏🏼
Does the always on power sufficient to connect to hybrid RAV4?
Is it essentially to buy a separate battery pack for the dash cam?
I'm wondering the same thing. Any further info you have found out about this?
I followed you and connect the same dual camera but I have a problem my camera when In parking mode the power goes off after short period. I have 2021 xse hybrid
There's 2 possibilities : 1) you didn't connect your fuse tap in an always ON slot 2) Your battery level is under the cutoff voltage of your hardwire kit (ex: your battery at 12.2V and your cutoff is 12.4V). I suggest you take a voltmeter and measure your battery's charge while your XSE hybrid is off. (Not on READY MODE)
Bonjour Bajee, merci pour ce vidéo. Je vais suivre religieusement ces instructions pour installer la même caméra quand j’aurais reçu mon SE dans un mois. Je me demandais si tu pensais que c’était possible d’installer des lumières LED verticales sur le SE comme celles que tu as sur ton XSE? Est-ce bien compliqué?
Avoir un SE c'est comme gagner à la loterie
I do not like to touch my car fuses or any electrical parts, is there any dash cam model you connected straight forward?
This model has the ability to plug into your cigarette lighter instead of the fuse box
How did you re-attach the A pillar cover? I can't seem to get it to snap back on. Thanx.
Nice video. Did you take a look at any aftermarket 360 Birds Eye View camera options by any chance? Those of us with Prime SE trim don’t have it, only on the XSE Premium package. Given all of the wiring that needs to be run, it can be one of the trickier installs for any car.
Nice Job man!! Waiting to receive mine, that doesnt have a rear view mirror camera, but I can use your guide to setup one. Really apreciate your instructions.
With the fuse taps. Shouldn't the original fuse you pulled out be closest to the pins? Other videos show it that way.
Actually, I don't even need to have a fuse there as I used empty slots.
I was about to purchase that VIOFO A129 DUO PRO but I am looking thru the reviews and many reviews indicate that this dash cam has issues. It overheats and won't turn back on. It goes into an infinite loop. it does not record at times even though you think it is. Customer support is none existing. Does anyone have any input on the any issues and customer support? By the way, EXCELLENT!!! EXCELLENT video...very precise instructions on the installation. Love your R4.
I had different VIOFO cams (A119 V2, V3) for a long time (3-4 years) and no issues. Had this specific model for 7 months now and it works like a charm 😁 Parking mode and regular mode works great too.
All 4K dash cams have overheating issues. Because writing more data to Sdcard. Avoid 4K cameras until someone figures out how to solve this with better technology. I chose Viofo A129 Plus Duo for this very reason. Front camera is 2K, rear is 1080p. Less data to write. And the 4K resolution in reality is not significantly better than 2K for reading license plates in motion.
Were you able to pop the fuse box face plate back on since the two you placed in were quite a bit bulkier?
Unfortunately no, couldn't put it back on it. Left it exposed, no issues since.
How do we insert the accessory yellow wire into the fuse tap itself? Seems like i put it in the fuse tap and its easy to pull out
You need to put the wires in the fuse tap and crimp them so they don't come out.
Bonjour et merci pour cette vidéo! Est-il nécessaire d'enlever la garniture du pilier A pour passer le cable USB sans nuire au airbag ?
Oui c'est nécessaire sinon vous y allez à l'aveugle. Personnellement, je ne voulais pas endommager les coussins gonflable, j'ai préféré enlever le tout pour une installation plus sécuritaire.
What kind of lubricant is safe for the reardash wire run through the rubber garment?
I read that hand soap is safe.
hybrid have smaller accessory battery; did you install a external battery?
I'm aware hybrids have smaller batteries, as long as you have a voltage cutoff you're fine. You should take a look at my other video on how to test your 12V battery and maintain it : ua-cam.com/video/V91zDGIdKwE/v-deo.html