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Need to install my dash cam after I collect the 2004 Tourer tomorrow. Any suggestions on where to pick up an ignition live in the dash? Any spare terminals on the fuse box?
 
Cigarette lighter
 
I took apart a cigarette lighter adapter (12v to 5v) and used it's PCB which is small enough to put it inside rear view mirror from where I picked up 12V. The camera supply is 5v and it is close to the mirror, so I connected it by short tin cable to PCB inside...
My car is Exec. and the mirror needs power supply for darken circuit in it. I don;t know if all models are equipped with that sort of mirror.
 
Grayedout said:
Was my initial thought. Is this fused?
20A as i recall.

If you are using the ciggy lighter 12v -> 5v adapter and its sealed shut (some just clip) you can just tack solder onto the terminals and tape up. These also generally have internal fuses on the PCB.
 
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