Hardwired Dashcam and DAB Radio T6.1

[meri_gadi]

Hi Everyone,

I have had an issue with the DAB radio since I got the Dashcam hardwired. The DAB radio is loosing signal, radio stations are coming on and off. Problem goes away when the car is stationary and in Park on the DSG. If I remove the Dashcam the problem goes away.

I got the kit from amazon and had it hardwired from the Main Dealer in Northampton. Any ideas what could be causing the issue and what steps should I be taking to fix this. Also what fuse port should the Dashcam be plugged into?

Thanks everyone

 

[Pete C]

DAB radios are susceptible to electrical interference from various devices. The DAB radio in our Skoda doesn’t work as soon as I plug in one specific USB charger, and starts again as soon as I remove it.
Obviously in your case it is something in the dashcam - can you post an Amazon link to the camera ?

Pete

 

[Niknak]

This is easily solved it’s a common issue on golfs tbh especially if it’s nextbase dash cam all you need is a ferrite core no issue with how many you fit but the trick to it is to loop the wire through the core instead of just clipping it over it

 

[meri_gadi]

DAB radios are susceptible to electrical interference from various devices. The DAB radio in our Skoda doesn’t work as soon as I plug in one specific USB charger, and starts again as soon as I remove it.
Obviously in your case it is something in the dashcam - can you post an Amazon link to the camera ?

Pete

Hi Pete,

This is the link for Dash Cam Hardwire kit. I just wanted something hidden way.

 

[Niknak]

20Pcs Clip-on Ferrite Ring Core RFI EMI Noise Suppressor Cable Clip 3mm 5mm 7mm 9mm 13mm Inner Diameter Black 20Pcs Clip-on Ferrite Ring Core RFI EMI Noise Suppressor Cable Clip 3mm 5mm 7mm 9mm 13mm Inner Diameter Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

 

[Niknak]

Just fit as close to the camera power in as possible

 

[meri_gadi]

This is easily solved it’s a common issue on golfs tbh especially if it’s nextbase dash cam all you need is a ferrite core no issue with how many you fit but the trick to it is to loop the wire through the core instead of just clipping it over it

Hi Nik

It is a Nextbase Dashcam. I shall try this and report back. Have to look for a spare one in the garage.

 

[meri_gadi]

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It's going to sound stupid but I am only to fit 1 to the cable?

 

[Niknak]

Depends how long the cable is it won’t hurt to fit more but I’ve found if you loop the wire through near the camera it works better sorry for crap drawing but like this

 

[Niknak]

I always make sure to run cables away from main looms also to try and eliminate any noise (emf) such a pain in the arse on modern systems

 

[Pete C]

Hi Pete,

This is the link for Dash Cam Hardwire kit. I just wanted something hidden way.

That kit comes with a ferrite ring - was it fitted ?

Pete

 

[Niknak]

It does but it’s not close enough to the camera or looped through

 

[shaun03]

Hi was there an outcome to this issue ? did the ferrite cores help ? as i have same issue