I'm back! Sorry for not posting YT videos consistently. I have been having a difficult time recently with a lot of stuff but I am hoping this is the turnaround so I can get you guys the helpful DIY content you want! I appreciate the support as I figure out a work/life balance! Turbo Del Sol series is the next video!!! Also I dont make any money off the codes but if you need a Dash Camera, I got these discount codes for you: Budget Friendly Dash Cam: amzn.to/3ABPEBg Discount code at checkout: QEBGTPOH Less expensive Dash cam with rear camera (didnt show in video): amzn.to/4dqsJaP Discount Code: KKWAP6MJ Top of the Line Dash Cam (w/ Rear Cam): amzn.to/3MgxqYB Discount code at checkout: 4JGDW5KG High Endurance Memory Card: amzn.to/3AozR8S Hardwire Kit: amzn.to/4dJo03G OBD2 Power Adapter: amzn.to/3Atn850 Polarizer Filter: amzn.to/46NKVZx 30ft Power Cable: amzn.to/3X8OFl9 Tape Wire Holders: amzn.to/3SRWAAG Multimeter: amzn.to/3yIk4RS Flush Cutters: amzn.to/46MitY1 Mini Pry Bar: bit.ly/MiniPryBar LinusTechTips review video: ua-cam.com/video/4AnyhHl3_tE/v-deo.htmlsi=M1Pg8jlPQ7LC5XJ2 TheHookUp review video: ua-cam.com/video/lzdxCOvPq5Q/v-deo.htmlsi=4gyfPZniKf8M-2Lr
(C)PL filter takes 50% of the light passing through. Make sure your cam is good in low light first, or else you trade daytime reflections for afterhours usability
Chris Fix more like Chris Tips with how many helpful tips he gives out for things not fully adjacent to the install, like the polarized lens for example
I used to watch your videos long before I had a driving license, but they taught me working on a car isnt all that scary. It's one of the reasons I hit the trigger on buying my 1984 ford escort, and doing the work on it myself! The fact your videos cover so many different scenarios, and not only explain what to do but also why that is the propper way to do it makes you the #1 DIY car YTer
ooh Escort, my favorite cars. My dad and his friends build ford escort mk2 for rally, kept it retro with ohc motor but they sleeved it to 2,3L, longer stroke with cosworth crankshaft to make about 260hp wich is most ive ever heard someone get from ohc motorn naturally aspirated without blowing up
@@chrisfix if know one said it I'll say it congrats on 10 million subscribers!! Monumental moment also are you going to have a special? Go job Chris👍👍👍😁
Also remember to turn on your microphone and if someone is acting shady or hits you say the license plate as the dash camera doesn't always get a clear picture of the plate.
I had my dash cam installed rather ugly with the cable dropping into the trim and across the dash. After watching this video, I fully popped out the trim and saw I had the camera all over the curtain airbag. Following the instructions and precautions in the video, I moved the cable and secured it properly and down into the glove box and out into the usb port under my radio. Thank you ChrisFix. This looks so much better and so much more professional thanks to your video.
For anyone confused, the code is for the $150 camera and you'll see a little save $30 coupon when you look at the item in your cart. You need to click on clip this coupon. Then you need to add the code he provided QEBGTPOH and that's a $20 coupon. Together they add up to $50 off the camera bringing the total down to about 100-110 depending on where you live and how much sales tax your state charges.
Yeah. That's not true. Using the price history website, they camera literally used to be 100. But right after this video came out they increased the price to 150. So there is no discount here. Only a scam.
One tip also about camera location for rain/wet conditions... Would be good if you could run washer fluid on windscreen, then tap the wipers and you're most likely always have that one spot on top/mid where wipers cannot wipe, so if you placed your camera there you might have almost useless camera during the rain... I did that mistake on my last vehicle so I had to relocate the camera, you always learn something new every day.. 👌
This is what I was thinking as well. I don't really want to mount a dash cam to the front windshield either. I would rather mount it to my actual dash with a mechanical fastener of sorts and not an adhesive fastener.
If your car has auto wipers, chances are the sensor is integrated into the mount of the rear view mirror. So that area does get swept by the wipers. Don’t hurt to make sure though
Finally man... somebody wiring their dashcam properly .... have seen a thousand videos on yt with people putting the wires in front of the airbag. Great work Chris.
Chris, I've been watching your videos for the past couple of years now. You are truly skilled. Not only are you a great mechanic, electrician, racer, video editor, etc., but you are a great teacher as well. The way you explain is very efficient and to the point where someone can learn very easily. You have an extraordinary ability to teach others and have one of the best youtube channels to date.
I say let us pick the camera but they could include USB C power at the rearview mirror and a passthrough USB-C cable to the back. Would hate for a company to include a crappy camera that you cant easily upgrade and have to run a new one side by side.
I wouldn't want one that's $700 / month of the dealer feels like it. I know alot of performance cars come with them as a track cam but not a long term camera
i remember around 6 years ago when I was 8, watching 4 of your videos in a single day. everytime there was an issue with anyone of our cars, I would be the "genius" helping.
My wife mentioned that we should get dash cams for our vehicles a few days ago. Here is Chris Fix with a dash cam install. I love it. Glad to see you back.
The video is 17 hours old and already has 2000+ comments? A testament to how solid Chris' videos are and how superb of a teacher he is! A request for a future time: do a video on how to do instructional videos "with common household electronics and software" (as well as whatever Chris is actually using). So many people do how-to videos and clearly have subject-matter expertise but don't know how to translate that to video format. A solid "train the trainer" video would be invaluable at helping everyone share the knowledge they have which would be a win for everyone else!
Excellent tutorial! I have a Vantrue 3-way dashcam that I purchased a few years ago but never used. I'm finally going to install it in my brand new Honda Ridgeline, so this video is right on time. I appreciate the fact that you cover every single step, unlike many youtube 'tutorials' that leave out half the details. Well done!
I was going to install Dashcams on my cars recently, and this answered all my questions and made me confident in installing them without any hiccups. Impeccable timing bud.
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I really appreciate how you told us to make our own informed decisions for a camera rather than a suggestion. So many people suggest subpar cameras, but you are not one of them. Your videos are always high quality, all the time.
Yep, most of the time your cell phone camera is a better option than what's on the market. It's getting better, I'm on my third gen of dual cameras, but objectively there's big differences that you frequently don't discover until a license plate is blurred in a freeze frame. Two 4k60 cameras can have big differences in the underlying hardware quality.
That reminds me I need to link those videos in the description! So many great YT Creators have awesome review videos. That isnt my job, I just want to teach you how to safely and properly install the dash cam so it comes out amazing!
Indeed, but this reminded me of a lengthy process already over 5 years back when selecting a dash cam and I decided to take Vantrue. And now ChrisFix installs the same brand of cameras. I find they do a really good job in terms of details their cameras provide, so you can easily see number plates as well. Maybe today there is more choice, but back then they used to be the best, for sure.
Since I installed my very first dash cam with parking mode and a rear camera, I had to go through a few different videos to understand all the steps needed to install them properly. However, your video was the best for learning as it covered everything I needed to know. Awesome!
THANK YOU CHRISFIX! I had watched some online videos for hiding the wires and while they discussed being careful with the car liner and running down the A-Pillar NONE of them mentioned the curtain air-bags. Sure enough, I had wired BOTH my cars as you illustrated as the WRONG way - where the camera wire would have impeded the deployment. After watching your video it only took me 30 minutes to properly pull off the A-Pillar inside moulding and correctly run and tether the camera wire to the factory harness in the A-Pillar - my curtain airbags are no longer impeded! THANK YOU AGAIN!
One thing on the OBDII port adapter; I have sometimes seen it kill ECUs because the OBD circuit is not designed to be continuously supplying power. Use this method with caution.
Now you got me worried about my ECU being cooked because I bought an aftermarket head up display which connects to the OBD port but it’s only on whenever I start the car, and goes into standby after the car is off, power is still supplied :/
You didnt look very hard. Ive seen pretty much same thing chris has done many times over last few years. This is just a recap basically. Def more info than most others, but not the first.
So many people asked so long ago and this is such a simple install I figured I should try to make the best dash camera install video on the internet! You can be the judge of that haha
You know, I started watching your content a couple years ago for the entertainment value, but I've learned so much from watching. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the work you put into your videos. Glad to see your back and hope things are smoother for you in the future! Hope the next one includes more soapy wooder!
You should address a few things: 1. What to do in the case the cig lighter is powered all the time, such as having to unplug it at each stop. I see why you installed them the way you did the truck registered its cig sock as powered full time. 2. With the fuse taps you need to pull the fuse out and see which side is powered. You did mention it in the missing fuse location but if you just plug in the tap and not check the wire to the camera will be unfused. I doubt a lot of DIY people would have picked up on that. 3. There are more cars with bolts, or even one time use clips holding in the A-Pillar. Some Hondas for instance have you strike the a pillar with a hammer to break the clip before removal. 4. A lot of newer cars have lane keep cameras, or something along those lines by the mirror and people need to avoid them when running wiring, for instance if you want the camera on the passenger side and the fuse box is on the drivers side. Subarus even have a warning to not even touch their cover just incase you shift something. Thank you for addressing the over airbag wire tuck, it enrages me seeing it as it can be so dangerous. Id even like to test it or see it tested once with a slow mo cam. Maybe with dash cams being more and more popular one of the youtubers will do it. Other than that nice clean video probably the most thorough one I've seen, I'm not a fan of just tucking wires in like on your truck I would have still removed the A-pillar but thats nit picking.
I am just wondering when car makers will provide these basic 5 volts in the middle of the windscreen, so that no one needs to risk dragging the wire around to the fuse box. Nowadays, you get USB sockets instead of cigarette lighters, but installing a basic dash cam still turns out to be quite a process instead of just plug and play. Anyway, let us ask ChrisFix to make another video on dash cams installation with the newest and most advanced cars on the market.
There isn't a senario where the camera would be unfused. It would just go through the bottom fuse if installed backwards. If no bottom fuse is installed, power won't make it to the dashcam if the tap is installed backwards.
this was hands down, one of the best video tutorials of any kind i've ever seen. It was clear and easy to follow, every single action was mentioned and explained and everything was properly shown in detail.
It’s funny because someone mad a video about how mechanics claim they know something then you hear “hey guys Chris fix here” and then I get a notification you post I love life
Hey Chris. Just coming through to thank you. Everytime you publish a video, I am inclined to perform whatever installation or task you show us. You are an excellent instructor and your tutorials are so thorough and safety-forward. Thank you!
Hey Chris. On my way to Japan for the fourth time in my life and I finally have enough money to know I can payoff for what is supposed to be a 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th anni Edition. I don't think I would have been able to take my time to know people within the car scene if it wasn't for channels like you helping me learn and connect with others.
Excited for this new chapter of yours. This video is super useful. Every car should have a dash cam. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
I rarely write comments, but I want to tell you that you are the most humble and helpful UA-camr on the platform. You deserve all the success and I hope I can help people someday in any way like you. God bless you!
I just checked my own install and it had indeed gone over the curtain airbag. Thank you for the clear video, you might have saved mine or my passengers lives.
I already have a dashcam installed but wanted to see and hear how passionately you explain even the simplest things in such detail. Good to see you back buddy, and whatever you’re going through, your entire community got your back
Hey Chris, I just wanted to thank you so much. I got Tinnitus like 7 years ago and at the beginning it was really hard. What helped me there was your videos, as they were interesting and perfect to watch multiple times because your style is just so calming. Got me through a hard time and I'm happy to see you're back once more!
About a week ago I discovered your channel again and watched so many videos. I saw that you would upload a new one soon and here it is. The funny thing is that I will get my first car in a few weeks and this video will help me alot because I want to install a dashcam. Love your videos ❤
Mr Fix, you are probably the most perfect example of a human being and a man that I know of on UA-cam. I love how you explain everything and leave no stone unturned. I would love to see some content about you personally and how you became such a practical bloke with such a healthy engineers ethic.
You have no idea how much I've learned from your videos, Chris ive been watching your videos since i was 7years old and now im currently 12 year old i have replaced the brakes pads and an altinater on my moms car and ive also replaced a outer tie rod on my grandmas car so thank you so much for these amazing videos and inspiring me too be a mechanic.
Chris. An old hot rodder life hack that was passed down to me as a teen, by my uncle, a master restormodder. Add the following tool to the list. A set of small, fine flat and round files. They not only are good for cleaning ignition points and terminals. They also make quick work if cleaning up even the most FUBAR looking of ground holes. A small taper works best, and also deburs, if 💨 ng wire, to allow the grommet to better protect the wire or hose. It's a top drawer on the box, glove box, and saddle bag must in our modest fleet of classics and bikes. Also handy for upkeep on the knee and ankle joints of my prosthetics. Hooks dirt and lint from the collar mounts, beautifully. Welcome back, Kid. Missed Ya. Love and Respect.
I really like the fact that you donot want to show your face! You are to the point and yet detailed. You know the problems and you talk about every bit of it. Best!
Funny enough I did a dash cam + rear view camera install on my Accord over a year ago and I did it exactly the same way you showed in this video and its been working flawlessly. Great vid!
You are the best. I now have the confidence to install my own dashcam and hardwire it in. Take care of yourself, that's most important. Glad you're back.
I've really missed your videos. Hope you're doing well. As a photographer I don't know why I never thought of a polarizing filter for my dash cam to help out with the glare. Now I have to go see if the manufacturer of my dash cam offers one or find a way to make one work. Thanks for the video!
This brought together lessons I've learned from trial and error, UA-cam and various car forums into a single, well-produced piece. Subscribed, this is top shelf content.
Wow, one of the best detailed tutorials I have ever seen. Do you have a video about installing a rear camera with the center mirror screen? I can't find it, if someone has the link please reply here. If you don't have one I would really love a tutorial on that especially for older cars 🥲 thank you :)
0:50 That insurance company should be brought up on fraud charges. If someone is coming out of a side road, there is no conceivable way you could be at fault
hey, just wanted to say i found your driftstang series many years ago and watched it out of sheer curiosity. i never knew anything about how cars work, or even was old enough to drive. now i'm in the industry as a mechanic, and although your videos aren't geared towards actual mechanics at shops, they still got me the interest and helped me out for all the years before i became one. thank you
These videos are always so calming to watch somehow. I am not a car owner at the moment, but these videos really do help inform me when I can afford to get one.
You know, Chris, I've had two dash cams (front and rear) installed, but I took it to a stereo shop to do it. After watching your video, I have confidence that I could probably do it myself next time. I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue. After watching you tug on the various panels to open them or remove them, I got my fingers under the rear door sill panel on one of the sides of my Rogue, and gave it "a good pull". It worked like a charm. Fascinating. Panel connectors seem much more robust than I remember from the '70s and '80s, where many of them would break if you gave them "a good pull". Of course, that was after you removed any screws holding them. I really like these new panel connectors. Heh. "All these plastic pieces just snap in. So just give them a good hit". You know, I'll bet that some of the assembly folks in the factories REALLy enjoy their jobs. That's a job for me. 😃
Thank you so much. I have watched many, many other dashcam installation videos and yours is THE BEST. Very comprehensive. Very clear (visually and instructionally). Very structured and methodical. I hope you have a regular "day job" with a state college or something because other UA-camrs have mentioned that UA-cam does not pay a living wage. You have a solid talent and work ethic. You deserve a living wage - at least!!
been subscribed for years, I already know you did the Prius on purpose. the most used uber/food dlelivery car and those people need a dash cam install. your a nice guy Chris
Thank you for showing different ways to install dash cams. You make it look so easy and show things to watch out for (like the side airbags tip). As someone who was going back and forth on getting a dash cam, I am a lot more confident now that I can do this myself and not have wires showing like some cars I have seen. Thank you and welcome back!
I was planning to install dashcams in my cars recently, and this answered all my questions and made me confident I could install them without any issues. Perfect timing, buddy.
What makes your videos so good is your meticulous attention to detail. I recently watched your "how to replace a broken window" video and one example is how you took into consideration WIPING THE OIL off the new razor blade before using it because it may affect the urethane adhesive. Once again you do it here with the high endurance memory card, the flush cuts, the voltage shutoff and more. All your little tips and tricks are very appreciated. Also just how universally applicable the videos are. I don't know if you read comments or take suggestions but one video idea I think you could do that would be useful in todays day and age with crime up is how to install an aftermarket alarm. I figured it out but it took a while and there's not too many great videos on it.
This is one of the best DIY videos I have ever watched. It is clear, concise, step-by-step process that nothing is left out. Perfect video! Keep up your good work! God bless you and all your good work! 🇨🇦
What an amazing video. I watched this and I’m not even installing a dash camera like this. Video and audio quality are spot on. And your instructions are very concise.
good to have you back Chris, you my mentor i have been looking up to you in all my automobile fixes. my youtube channel is greatly inspired by you. much love from kenya.
Great video. You hit almost every issue most people will have. There are four things I think people still should consider before deciding: 1) most of the camera systems average 2.5-5A of draw per camera. This means a 3 cam set will draw ~7-10A while active. The circuit needs at least that much headroom on the fuse, otherwise you might pop fuses while driving down the road. And no, no one should ever just put in a higher rated fuse. Fuses are assigned to the circuits they protect for a reason. 2) Unfortunately, everything that I have read indicates that dashcams that are setup in Hybrids/PHEVs/EVs as aftermarket devices and utilize parking mode (remain powered while the vehicle is not running seem to tear up their 12V batteries. The recommendation I have seen most often is to make sure you get a camera system that has its own battery backup (most of the systems with supercapacitors just don’t have the endurance to power them overnight). That could mean an extra $200+ someone wasn’t counting on. 3) I have also noticed that those same vehicles have made any and all fuse boxes and the 12V battery increasingly difficult to access over time. I have a 2019 Fusion Hybrid (not the PHEV) and the 12V Lead-Acid battery is in the trunk (no, I am not kidding) and the interior fuse box is driver side mounted INSIDE of the steel frame of the IP and recessed just behind a part of that steel making it nearly impossible to get a multimeter probe to contact. Any installer would need to wear Kevlar gloves for protection against severe cuts and have the smallest hands with the most flexible wrists ever just to test. I really wish the manufacturers included the engine-off state of each circuit as part of the fuse box diagram in the Owner’s Manual. 4) If your vehicle has a HV Battery (Hybrids, PHEVs, EVs) DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT touch ANY wire with orange insulation that is larger than the wire part of your USB charging cord. If you see one, find a different way to go.
Been wanting to do this for months but the fuse part is what had me not so sure about doing it myself. Now I'm confident I won't mess things up. Thank you!
I'm back! Sorry for not posting YT videos consistently. I have been having a difficult time recently with a lot of stuff but I am hoping this is the turnaround so I can get you guys the helpful DIY content you want! I appreciate the support as I figure out a work/life balance! Turbo Del Sol series is the next video!!! Also I dont make any money off the codes but if you need a Dash Camera, I got these discount codes for you:
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Thank you for coming back hope you’re ok🙏
Dont worry about it, we are always wating paitently! We are walways supporting
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I was getting worried, glad to see you back!
Very helpful ❤❤❤
Now I need a polarized lens for my dash cam. I never knew that was a thing. This is the most detailed Dash cam video I’ve ever seen. Great video dude!
Thanks a lot for the tip at 28:55
@@chrisfix A little lube does wonders! 😉
(C)PL filter takes 50% of the light passing through. Make sure your cam is good in low light first, or else you trade daytime reflections for afterhours usability
Chris Fix more like Chris Tips with how many helpful tips he gives out for things not fully adjacent to the install, like the polarized lens for example
I’m not sure but I think most do come with a polarized lens even if they don’t advertise it
When the world needed him most, he returned.
Getting that ChrisFix fix
Chris isn't the man we want, he's the man we need
3 weeks late for me.
No need to ride that hard bruh 😂
Literally was thinking bout him last night
I used to watch your videos long before I had a driving license, but they taught me working on a car isnt all that scary. It's one of the reasons I hit the trigger on buying my 1984 ford escort, and doing the work on it myself! The fact your videos cover so many different scenarios, and not only explain what to do but also why that is the propper way to do it makes you the #1 DIY car YTer
Thanks a lot! And nice job doing all the work yourself!
ooh Escort, my favorite cars. My dad and his friends build ford escort mk2 for rally, kept it retro with ohc motor but they sleeved it to 2,3L, longer stroke with cosworth crankshaft to make about 260hp wich is most ive ever heard someone get from ohc motorn naturally aspirated without blowing up
I'mwithyou,Imaystillbeakid,butChrisfixhastaughtmealotoverthepast5years
same here
I've got a Gen 2 1993 Ford Escort LX Wagon
Mentioning the high endurance SD card is such a win, dude. Just solid good advice.
I always try to include the little details that make all the difference!
Very nice of him, especially because alot of security/Video-rated SD cards can be warrantied or just last 5x as long for this purpose.
@@chrisfix You made the best video for dash cams out there, well done sir!
@@chrisfix if know one said it I'll say it congrats on 10 million subscribers!! Monumental moment also are you going to have a special? Go job Chris👍👍👍😁
Also remember to turn on your microphone and if someone is acting shady or hits you say the license plate as the dash camera doesn't always get a clear picture of the plate.
I had my dash cam installed rather ugly with the cable dropping into the trim and across the dash. After watching this video, I fully popped out the trim and saw I had the camera all over the curtain airbag. Following the instructions and precautions in the video, I moved the cable and secured it properly and down into the glove box and out into the usb port under my radio.
Thank you ChrisFix. This looks so much better and so much more professional thanks to your video.
Awesome!
And safer too!
Bro got us a 50$ discount on a 100$ camera… Chris… you the GOAT. I saw 50$ off and thought ah of course it’s probably some 500$ camera
It's $150 where I am, that's weird
For anyone confused, the code is for the $150 camera and you'll see a little save $30 coupon when you look at the item in your cart. You need to click on clip this coupon. Then you need to add the code he provided QEBGTPOH and that's a $20 coupon. Together they add up to $50 off the camera bringing the total down to about 100-110 depending on where you live and how much sales tax your state charges.
@@vresodyeah it is only the Grey one that is $150 the $89 one that the only difference is the camera is black it doesn’t work on
@@ChrisdeHaan Those are 2 different cameras. The black one has a resolution of only 1080p, being a light version.
Yeah. That's not true. Using the price history website, they camera literally used to be 100. But right after this video came out they increased the price to 150. So there is no discount here. Only a scam.
One tip also about camera location for rain/wet conditions... Would be good if you could run washer fluid on windscreen, then tap the wipers and you're most likely always have that one spot on top/mid where wipers cannot wipe, so if you placed your camera there you might have almost useless camera during the rain... I did that mistake on my last vehicle so I had to relocate the camera, you always learn something new every day.. 👌
Great tip! Thanks!
This is what I was thinking as well. I don't really want to mount a dash cam to the front windshield either. I would rather mount it to my actual dash with a mechanical fastener of sorts and not an adhesive fastener.
Especially on cars with opposed wipers like my 2014 Civic. The area behind the rear view mirror is completely missed by the wipers.
Thats a common mistake a lot people make, they mount it when its its dry out but end up putting it in a spot the wipers cant reach.
If your car has auto wipers, chances are the sensor is integrated into the mount of the rear view mirror. So that area does get swept by the wipers. Don’t hurt to make sure though
Finally man... somebody wiring their dashcam properly .... have seen a thousand videos on yt with people putting the wires in front of the airbag. Great work Chris.
Chris, I've been watching your videos for the past couple of years now. You are truly skilled. Not only are you a great mechanic, electrician, racer, video editor, etc., but you are a great teacher as well. The way you explain is very efficient and to the point where someone can learn very easily. You have an extraordinary ability to teach others and have one of the best youtube channels to date.
Thanks a lot!
Couldn't have said better my self!
I couldn't have summarised Chris' performance any better. Nailed it.
Agreed 100 percent
I think dashcams should come stock with cars, especially modern ones. They’re literally life savers
Toyota are selling them as a dealer installed option
@@celsovera91 but why do that when you can do yourself it with common handtools™?
I say let us pick the camera but they could include USB C power at the rearview mirror and a passthrough USB-C cable to the back.
Would hate for a company to include a crappy camera that you cant easily upgrade and have to run a new one side by side.
I wouldn't want one that's $700 / month of the dealer feels like it. I know alot of performance cars come with them as a track cam but not a long term camera
How is a dash cam "literally a life saver"?
i remember around 6 years ago when I was 8, watching 4 of your videos in a single day. everytime there was an issue with anyone of our cars, I would be the "genius" helping.
My wife mentioned that we should get dash cams for our vehicles a few days ago. Here is Chris Fix with a dash cam install. I love it. Glad to see you back.
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CHRIS THE BEST MECHANIC EVER IS FINALLY BACK
Can we all agree? Chris is an absolute legend! Welcome back buddy.
Thanks a lot!
The video is 17 hours old and already has 2000+ comments? A testament to how solid Chris' videos are and how superb of a teacher he is! A request for a future time: do a video on how to do instructional videos "with common household electronics and software" (as well as whatever Chris is actually using). So many people do how-to videos and clearly have subject-matter expertise but don't know how to translate that to video format. A solid "train the trainer" video would be invaluable at helping everyone share the knowledge they have which would be a win for everyone else!
Great comment sir.
Best wishes from Scotland.
would love to see this happen Chris!
Excellent tutorial! I have a Vantrue 3-way dashcam that I purchased a few years ago but never used. I'm finally going to install it in my brand new Honda Ridgeline, so this video is right on time. I appreciate the fact that you cover every single step, unlike many youtube 'tutorials' that leave out half the details. Well done!
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes!
I was going to install Dashcams on my cars recently, and this answered all my questions and made me confident in installing them without any hiccups. Impeccable timing bud.
Fitcamx makes a dashcam that replaces your factory set-up and plugs into the OEM hardware. I purchased one for my new Camry and forget that it's there most of the time.
I really appreciate how you told us to make our own informed decisions for a camera rather than a suggestion.
So many people suggest subpar cameras, but you are not one of them. Your videos are always high quality, all the time.
Yep, most of the time your cell phone camera is a better option than what's on the market. It's getting better, I'm on my third gen of dual cameras, but objectively there's big differences that you frequently don't discover until a license plate is blurred in a freeze frame. Two 4k60 cameras can have big differences in the underlying hardware quality.
That reminds me I need to link those videos in the description! So many great YT Creators have awesome review videos. That isnt my job, I just want to teach you how to safely and properly install the dash cam so it comes out amazing!
Fitcamx is the best in my opinion. They are made to replace your factory setup and blend in seamlessly to your OEM setup.
@chrisfix thank you 😊🙏
Indeed, but this reminded me of a lengthy process already over 5 years back when selecting a dash cam and I decided to take Vantrue. And now ChrisFix installs the same brand of cameras. I find they do a really good job in terms of details their cameras provide, so you can easily see number plates as well. Maybe today there is more choice, but back then they used to be the best, for sure.
Since I installed my very first dash cam with parking mode and a rear camera, I had to go through a few different videos to understand all the steps needed to install them properly. However, your video was the best for learning as it covered everything I needed to know. Awesome!
THANK YOU CHRISFIX! I had watched some online videos for hiding the wires and while they discussed being careful with the car liner and running down the A-Pillar NONE of them mentioned the curtain air-bags. Sure enough, I had wired BOTH my cars as you illustrated as the WRONG way - where the camera wire would have impeded the deployment. After watching your video it only took me 30 minutes to properly pull off the A-Pillar inside moulding and correctly run and tether the camera wire to the factory harness in the A-Pillar - my curtain airbags are no longer impeded!
THANK YOU AGAIN!
Glad the video was helpful! Yeah a lot of people dont think about the airbags and it's pretty important!
@@chrisfix I need to check how I've wired mine up tomorrow! I think I've done this too... Thanks!
You know, if people wouldn't lie these dash cams wouldn't be so necessary! Welcome back Chris Fix!
Just got a dashcam and the goat happens to finally release a video, and its about dashcams.. great
Perfect timing!
We missed ya Chris. Nice to see you back.❤
One thing on the OBDII port adapter; I have sometimes seen it kill ECUs because the OBD circuit is not designed to be continuously supplying power. Use this method with caution.
Now you got me worried about my ECU being cooked because I bought an aftermarket head up display which connects to the OBD port but it’s only on whenever I start the car, and goes into standby after the car is off, power is still supplied :/
FINALLY we have been waiting years for our messiah to come back! 😂
True 😂😂😂
You didnt look very hard. Ive seen pretty much same thing chris has done many times over last few years. This is just a recap basically. Def more info than most others, but not the first.
So many people asked so long ago and this is such a simple install I figured I should try to make the best dash camera install video on the internet! You can be the judge of that haha
Video tip: How to add a backup camera!
@@chrisfixwell for a start there's more than one way to do the job... you did good
This man is the definition of consistency
Ye LOL👍🤣😂
Bro wheres the turbo build? I have been waiting for it since a year!
Ehhhhhhhh lol. Consistent good videos but not consistently publishing.
@@chrisfix Yeah, the latter is definitely not as consistent ;D
@@chrisfixQuality over quantity. That’s why we are here.
You know, I started watching your content a couple years ago for the entertainment value, but I've learned so much from watching. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the work you put into your videos. Glad to see your back and hope things are smoother for you in the future! Hope the next one includes more soapy wooder!
Thanks a lot! Stay tuned ;)
You should address a few things:
1. What to do in the case the cig lighter is powered all the time, such as having to unplug it at each stop. I see why you installed them the way you did the truck registered its cig sock as powered full time.
2. With the fuse taps you need to pull the fuse out and see which side is powered. You did mention it in the missing fuse location but if you just plug in the tap and not check the wire to the camera will be unfused. I doubt a lot of DIY people would have picked up on that.
3. There are more cars with bolts, or even one time use clips holding in the A-Pillar. Some Hondas for instance have you strike the a pillar with a hammer to break the clip before removal.
4. A lot of newer cars have lane keep cameras, or something along those lines by the mirror and people need to avoid them when running wiring, for instance if you want the camera on the passenger side and the fuse box is on the drivers side. Subarus even have a warning to not even touch their cover just incase you shift something.
Thank you for addressing the over airbag wire tuck, it enrages me seeing it as it can be so dangerous. Id even like to test it or see it tested once with a slow mo cam. Maybe with dash cams being more and more popular one of the youtubers will do it.
Other than that nice clean video probably the most thorough one I've seen, I'm not a fan of just tucking wires in like on your truck I would have still removed the A-pillar but thats nit picking.
I am just wondering when car makers will provide these basic 5 volts in the middle of the windscreen, so that no one needs to risk dragging the wire around to the fuse box. Nowadays, you get USB sockets instead of cigarette lighters, but installing a basic dash cam still turns out to be quite a process instead of just plug and play. Anyway, let us ask ChrisFix to make another video on dash cams installation with the newest and most advanced cars on the market.
There isn't a senario where the camera would be unfused. It would just go through the bottom fuse if installed backwards. If no bottom fuse is installed, power won't make it to the dashcam if the tap is installed backwards.
THE KING OF DIY HAS RETURNED 🔥🔥
Your videos are light years better than any other car fixing videos on the web.
Thanks!
this was hands down, one of the best video tutorials of any kind i've ever seen. It was clear and easy to follow, every single action was mentioned and explained and everything was properly shown in detail.
It’s funny because someone mad a video about how mechanics claim they know something then you hear “hey guys Chris fix here” and then I get a notification you post I love life
Hey Chris. Just coming through to thank you. Everytime you publish a video, I am inclined to perform whatever installation or task you show us. You are an excellent instructor and your tutorials are so thorough and safety-forward. Thank you!
Thanks a lot!
Hey Chris. On my way to Japan for the fourth time in my life and I finally have enough money to know I can payoff for what is supposed to be a 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th anni Edition. I don't think I would have been able to take my time to know people within the car scene if it wasn't for channels like you helping me learn and connect with others.
That is awesome man! Have a great trip! Are you brining the RX7 back to your home country?
@@chrisfix Woohooo Your back! Kinda Missed you man
Excited for this new chapter of yours. This video is super useful. Every car should have a dash cam. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Thanks a lot Mike!
I rarely write comments, but I want to tell you that you are the most humble and helpful UA-camr on the platform. You deserve all the success and I hope I can help people someday in any way like you. God bless you!
I just checked my own install and it had indeed gone over the curtain airbag.
Thank you for the clear video, you might have saved mine or my passengers lives.
He does it again! I've had my dashcam wired over my airbag and I had no idea. Thank you for the life saving tip Chris!!!
Glad the video was helpful!
I already have a dashcam installed but wanted to see and hear how passionately you explain even the simplest things in such detail. Good to see you back buddy, and whatever you’re going through, your entire community got your back
Bro woke up after a hiatus 🤣🤣
I wish I was sleeping lol
where were you 😮
@@bedirhanoez5977look at his community posts
I now live in a world where Chris fix is uploading videos again.
Today is better than yesterday.
No way I got Rick rolled from the for sale sign. I really thought I had it 😂. Chris you’re a genius, much love!
Hey Chris, I just wanted to thank you so much. I got Tinnitus like 7 years ago and at the beginning it was really hard. What helped me there was your videos, as they were interesting and perfect to watch multiple times because your style is just so calming. Got me through a hard time and I'm happy to see you're back once more!
Glad my footage could help out in your video Chris. I 1000% recommend installing them.
Thanks for submitting your footage! It was perfect!
How cool to have your footage in a ChrisFix video 😮
Bro that crash made me cringe 😬 especially it being a hummer h1
No way, I bought a dash cam months ago, and have been waiting for a good video about installing it. Thank you
About a week ago I discovered your channel again and watched so many videos. I saw that you would upload a new one soon and here it is. The funny thing is that I will get my first car in a few weeks and this video will help me alot because I want to install a dashcam. Love your videos ❤
Sorry to hear that you've had a difficult time recently. Was nice to see a new upload. Hoping good things for you.
Thank you!
Chris moves to Florida and immediately gets a dashcam. I love it
Mr Fix, you are probably the most perfect example of a human being and a man that I know of on UA-cam. I love how you explain everything and leave no stone unturned. I would love to see some content about you personally and how you became such a practical bloke with such a healthy engineers ethic.
You have no idea how much I've learned from your videos, Chris ive been watching your videos since i was 7years old and now im currently 12 year old i have replaced the brakes pads and an altinater on my moms car and ive also replaced a outer tie rod on my grandmas car so thank you so much for these amazing videos and inspiring me too be a mechanic.
Chris. An old hot rodder life hack that was passed down to me as a teen, by my uncle, a master restormodder. Add the following tool to the list.
A set of small, fine flat and round files. They not only are good for cleaning ignition points and terminals. They also make quick work if cleaning up even the most FUBAR looking of ground holes. A small taper works best, and also deburs, if 💨 ng wire, to allow the grommet to better protect the wire or hose.
It's a top drawer on the box, glove box, and saddle bag must in our modest fleet of classics and bikes.
Also handy for upkeep on the knee and ankle joints of my prosthetics. Hooks dirt and lint from the collar mounts, beautifully.
Welcome back, Kid. Missed Ya.
Love and Respect.
Thanks for the tips!!!
I really like the fact that you donot want to show your face! You are to the point and yet detailed. You know the problems and you talk about every bit of it. Best!
Thanks!
Can we all just appreciate, that Chris makes these videos to 1: help us fix our cars, but also to keep us safe! So I just want to say thank you!
Funny enough I did a dash cam + rear view camera install on my Accord over a year ago and I did it exactly the same way you showed in this video and its been working flawlessly. Great vid!
You are the best. I now have the confidence to install my own dashcam and hardwire it in. Take care of yourself, that's most important. Glad you're back.
That's exactly what I like to hear! Glad the video was helpful!
I've really missed your videos. Hope you're doing well. As a photographer I don't know why I never thought of a polarizing filter for my dash cam to help out with the glare. Now I have to go see if the manufacturer of my dash cam offers one or find a way to make one work. Thanks for the video!
The polarizer filter is a small detail but soooooo game changing for image clarity!
This brought together lessons I've learned from trial and error, UA-cam and various car forums into a single, well-produced piece. Subscribed, this is top shelf content.
When the world needs him, he always comes back
“HE’SSSSS BACKKKKKK” 🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️💪💪💪
The level of editing here is a big deal and it’s appreciated
Wow, one of the best detailed tutorials I have ever seen. Do you have a video about installing a rear camera with the center mirror screen? I can't find it, if someone has the link please reply here. If you don't have one I would really love a tutorial on that especially for older cars 🥲 thank you :)
when he says thumbs up at 35:44 the like button glows in RGB colour..
Really? Dang you're right... That is crazy!
Perfect timing! I just bought my Vantrue camera 2 weeks ago! Still haven't properly installed it, but now I can! Good! 👍
3:35 are we just gonna ignore the del sol for sale with a phone number??
I thought he was gonna build the del sol more 😢
I think that was a for sale sign for something else.
Yes! Another ChrisFix video, welcome back!
0:50 That insurance company should be brought up on fraud charges. If someone is coming out of a side road, there is no conceivable way you could be at fault
The new property looks nice. Huge garage too.
It took 4yrs to find but I fintally go what I wanted. Land, tons of garage space, and more land haha
@@chrisfix Are you going to put a video out about the land?
@@GuessWho-uc5uq lots of trees and grass. Not too much to video haha
@@chrisfixIt’s worth the hunt. haha
Welcome back, Chris 🎉
Happy you back and your DIY videos are invaluable!
God bless!
I love your content i've been watching your videos since I was 3 or 5 years old and I still watch it today God bless you and have a good day
For real as kids we were just watching the videos not learnining haha
How you been chirsfix
I have been... Hoping to be even better! Thanks for asking! How are you doing?
@@chrisfix I think you moved house, was that the struggle?
hey, just wanted to say i found your driftstang series many years ago and watched it out of sheer curiosity. i never knew anything about how cars work, or even was old enough to drive. now i'm in the industry as a mechanic, and although your videos aren't geared towards actual mechanics at shops, they still got me the interest and helped me out for all the years before i became one. thank you
I'm glad the videos were still able to help learn how everything works! Thanks a lot!
I like the new setting
14:28 chris got a fresh cut
That's actually the fuzzy pop filter on his microphone.
@@TheNamesWolf is that too called a pop filter? I’ve only ever heard it referred to as a wind noise filter
@@Skiman__ you're right it's a dead cat, common name for a wind noise filter. Pop is for reducing loud spikes from talking like p, h, and s sounds
These videos are always so calming to watch somehow. I am not a car owner at the moment, but these videos really do help inform me when I can afford to get one.
34:15 you can see chris in the reflection like the beard
Pls delete it if you respect him
WHOOOOO LETS GOOOOO CHRISFIX YOUE MY IDOL MAN
I like how chris just has tips and tricks for even the simplest things, great video! I'm inspired from a dash cam video 😂
Can i just use 2 unused fuse places instead of connecting to ones that are already used?
Did you watch the video?
Hi chris i want to see how to install car play with upgraded speakers , sub and amplifier please
Noted!
I am also interested
You know, Chris, I've had two dash cams (front and rear) installed, but I took it to a stereo shop to do it. After watching your video, I have confidence that I could probably do it myself next time.
I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue. After watching you tug on the various panels to open them or remove them, I got my fingers under the rear door sill panel on one of the sides of my Rogue, and gave it "a good pull". It worked like a charm. Fascinating.
Panel connectors seem much more robust than I remember from the '70s and '80s, where many of them would break if you gave them "a good pull". Of course, that was after you removed any screws holding them. I really like these new panel connectors.
Heh. "All these plastic pieces just snap in. So just give them a good hit". You know, I'll bet that some of the assembly folks in the factories REALLy enjoy their jobs. That's a job for me. 😃
kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
He is the man we want and then what we get I love this guy
Even though I don't have a car yet, watching your films is quite relaxing. Fantastic work, Chris! from the Philippines.
im addicted to your channel Chris. also, I am thankful for all the free knowledge you share with us. ty!
Thank you so much. I have watched many, many other dashcam installation videos and yours is THE BEST. Very comprehensive. Very clear (visually and instructionally). Very structured and methodical. I hope you have a regular "day job" with a state college or something because other UA-camrs have mentioned that UA-cam does not pay a living wage. You have a solid talent and work ethic. You deserve a living wage - at least!!
i am a telematics technician based in Zambia but i am always inspired by your videos. they are so educative and on point
That is awesome!
been subscribed for years, I already know you did the Prius on purpose. the most used uber/food dlelivery car and those people need a dash cam install. your a nice guy Chris
My gf just got a full license today with her own car. I want to install the dash cam for her and now I know how to do so… you are the GOAT…
years ago you taight me how to solder wires. now you teach me how to hardwire my dashcam.
youve won my sub
Thank you for showing different ways to install dash cams. You make it look so easy and show things to watch out for (like the side airbags tip). As someone who was going back and forth on getting a dash cam, I am a lot more confident now that I can do this myself and not have wires showing like some cars I have seen. Thank you and welcome back!
Glad the video was helpful and thanks a lot!
I was planning to install dashcams in my cars recently, and this answered all my questions and made me confident I could install them without any issues. Perfect timing, buddy.
I have watched all of your videos and I Love how detailed they are!!! You are the man Chris!
Honey wake up, Chrisfix just dropped a new video!
What makes your videos so good is your meticulous attention to detail. I recently watched your "how to replace a broken window" video and one example is how you took into consideration WIPING THE OIL off the new razor blade before using it because it may affect the urethane adhesive. Once again you do it here with the high endurance memory card, the flush cuts, the voltage shutoff and more. All your little tips and tricks are very appreciated. Also just how universally applicable the videos are. I don't know if you read comments or take suggestions but one video idea I think you could do that would be useful in todays day and age with crime up is how to install an aftermarket alarm. I figured it out but it took a while and there's not too many great videos on it.
This is one of the best DIY videos I have ever watched. It is clear, concise, step-by-step process that nothing is left out. Perfect video! Keep up your good work!
God bless you and all your good work!
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Thanks a lot!
What an amazing video. I watched this and I’m not even installing a dash camera like this. Video and audio quality are spot on. And your instructions are very concise.
good to have you back Chris, you my mentor i have been looking up to you in all my automobile fixes. my youtube channel is greatly inspired by you. much love from kenya.
Thanks for the support from Kenya!
Great video. You hit almost every issue most people will have. There are four things I think people still should consider before deciding:
1) most of the camera systems average 2.5-5A of draw per camera. This means a 3 cam set will draw ~7-10A while active. The circuit needs at least that much headroom on the fuse, otherwise you might pop fuses while driving down the road. And no, no one should ever just put in a higher rated fuse. Fuses are assigned to the circuits they protect for a reason.
2) Unfortunately, everything that I have read indicates that dashcams that are setup in Hybrids/PHEVs/EVs as aftermarket devices and utilize parking mode (remain powered while the vehicle is not running seem to tear up their 12V batteries. The recommendation I have seen most often is to make sure you get a camera system that has its own battery backup (most of the systems with supercapacitors just don’t have the endurance to power them overnight). That could mean an extra $200+ someone wasn’t counting on.
3) I have also noticed that those same vehicles have made any and all fuse boxes and the 12V battery increasingly difficult to access over time.
I have a 2019 Fusion Hybrid (not the PHEV) and the 12V Lead-Acid battery is in the trunk (no, I am not kidding) and the interior fuse box is driver side mounted INSIDE of the steel frame of the IP and recessed just behind a part of that steel making it nearly impossible to get a multimeter probe to contact. Any installer would need to wear Kevlar gloves for protection against severe cuts and have the smallest hands with the most flexible wrists ever just to test. I really wish the manufacturers included the engine-off state of each circuit as part of the fuse box diagram in the Owner’s Manual.
4) If your vehicle has a HV Battery (Hybrids, PHEVs, EVs) DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT touch ANY wire with orange insulation that is larger than the wire part of your USB charging cord. If you see one, find a different way to go.
Been wanting to do this for months but the fuse part is what had me not so sure about doing it myself. Now I'm confident I won't mess things up. Thank you!