|
S60 & V60 '18> / XC60 '17> / S90 & V90 '16> / XC90 '15> General Forum for the SPA-platform 60- and 90-series models |
Information |
|
DashcamsViews : 2174 Replies : 20Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Aug 1st, 2021, 17:57 | #11 |
New Member
Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2024 16:44
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Surrey
|
I did find a main dealer offering dash cams for Volvo - the one they were offering doesn't have a screen or wifi, likely to reduce possible interference.
I had one fitted , but sadly I've had two of them now that have failed so can't recommend them. Both times the failures were hardware faults requiring the units to be returned - I spoke directly to tech support from the dash cam manufacturer and they confirmed this. Prior to owning a Volvo I'd had a nextbase dash cam installed and used for a long time without ever having had any issues. |
Aug 2nd, 2021, 19:01 | #12 |
Member
Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 17:59
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: South
|
I fitted my own front and rear. I didn't wire them into the wiring, just used USB to a an adapter in the rear cigarette lighter socket. All wires hidden behind trim (didn't have to remove any trim) apart from where they go into socket in rear, then you see the cables. Neat, non destructive, and easy to remove when I change cars (had same on my last car and just moved them over to Volvo when I got it).
Never had any issues whatsoever with any of the safety systems. Front camera is mounted to left of mirror, and rear is top centre of rear screen. I still don't understand why manufacturers cannot offer the facility to use the 360 cameras as a dashcam. My last Mercedes had 360 cameras and an SD card slot so would have been really easy for them to write the footage to the SD. They could even have included telemetry data such as if I was indicating, braking and other useful data for a claim. You'd also get full surround images. I'd even happily pay extra for it as it would in theory be far superior to any after market install. Most cars offer 360 now so why not go the next step and offer to use it as a dash cam.
__________________
S90 T5 R-Design (MY20) in Onyx Black with Polestar Optimisation Perforated Charcoal Nappa Leather with Power Passenger Seat with Memory, Harmon Kardon, Winter Pack, Heated Windscreen, Xenium Pack with IntelliSafe Surround |
Aug 2nd, 2021, 19:38 | #13 |
Master Member
Last Online: Today 19:54
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Greater Manchester
|
Not given this much thought but part of the reason may be that the cameras used for the 360 camera functionality are really wide angle to provide the coverage necessary and so may not be effective as dash cams?
__________________
XC60 B5 Diesel MY2021 |
Aug 3rd, 2021, 21:51 | #14 |
Member
Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 17:59
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: South
|
Possibly. Not thought of that aspect.
__________________
S90 T5 R-Design (MY20) in Onyx Black with Polestar Optimisation Perforated Charcoal Nappa Leather with Power Passenger Seat with Memory, Harmon Kardon, Winter Pack, Heated Windscreen, Xenium Pack with IntelliSafe Surround |
Aug 6th, 2021, 10:34 | #15 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 07:49
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: North Wilts
|
Think Audi & BMW offer built in “dash cams”. About a £600 option
__________________
XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD |
Aug 6th, 2021, 12:27 | #16 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Aug 6th, 2021 18:41
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Bolton
|
I run a Viofo dashcam in my V90CC. My only problem was not being able to access the fuse box so I ended up with a power cable plugged into the OBD. The wiring isn't very well hidden towards the back. I just remove the front camera for services etc and have had no issues. Total cost was around £150 with camera, card and power cable.
Oh and the rear camera can fall off if it gets very hot.
__________________
V90CC T5 AWD Auto 2019 |
Aug 6th, 2021, 13:31 | #17 | |
Master Member
Last Online: Today 18:04
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Portsmouth
|
Quote:
Have a look at this. It is easy to do, and very unobtrusive. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=288747 post 6 I think
__________________
2019 V60 Momentum Pro T5 Denim Blue, blond interior, electric deployed towbar. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 |
|
Aug 6th, 2021, 14:17 | #18 | |
Junior Member
Last Online: Aug 6th, 2021 18:41
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Bolton
|
Quote:
__________________
V90CC T5 AWD Auto 2019 |
|
Aug 6th, 2021, 15:41 | #19 | |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Today 14:09
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
Quote:
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
|
Aug 6th, 2021, 16:09 | #20 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Today 16:47
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Yorkshire
|
No, it powers off a few minutes after the ignition goes off.
__________________
MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or... |
The Following User Says Thank You to Lexman8 For This Useful Post: |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|