This is a how to on how to hardwire a dashcam if a basic dashcam that does not have a hardwire kit as an option into the 8th gen civic hatchback
Things you will need:
The dashcam
Female Microspade Connector
Small Fork Connectors
Heatshrink tube
Basic cutters
12v to 5v buck converter
Crimping tool
Wire(if needed)
Phillips Screw Driver
Pry tool
1: Cut enough wire 1.5m should be more than enough
2: install the mini spade connector to the end of wire and cover the end with some heatshink tubing
3 Strip the ends of the buck converter
4: Open the drivers door and using the pry tool remove the panel pictured
5: Remove the screw that is holding the lower dash panel and pull down to lower the panel
6: Undo the upper or lower screw and install the ground wire and tighten the screw
7: Insert the wire between the dash and the Lower A Pillar
8: Insert the wire inside the driver side of the A Pillar
9: Connect the buck connector the the dashcam and insert the rest into the roof leaving the ends out
10: Connect both wires together and put heatshrink over it
11: Connect the power feed line to the option connector
Connect the bottom right connector for ignition or bottom left for constant battery power if you want to use the dash cams motion sensor(note you will need a fuse in slot 27)(note this may drain your battery)
12: Tuck the the rest of the wires in the roof and test
If your dash cam does not need +5v power you can just you wire and a DC jack to connect to it.
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