Recent experience with a Fitcamx (dashcam) installed on X167?
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Recent experience with a Fitcamx (dashcam) installed on X167?
Hi all -- I'm looking to put a dashcam in my '22 GLS450 (x167). I saw the Fitcamx from a mbworld post and am enticed by the OEM like and feel and simplicity of install.
Has anybody installed that dashcam? How was the install? Are you still happy with the camera? What do you like/dislike? Any problems? There are not many reviews on Amz so I wanted to check with real people who are using it
Thanks in advance for sharing what you can.
Amazon link here: -
Install video here:
Has anybody installed that dashcam? How was the install? Are you still happy with the camera? What do you like/dislike? Any problems? There are not many reviews on Amz so I wanted to check with real people who are using it
Thanks in advance for sharing what you can.
Amazon link here: -
Install video here:
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Why don't you buy and install it and let us know.
It looks fairly new with only two reviews in Amazon so I doubt anyone here would have it in their cars already.
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It looks fairly new with only two reviews in Amazon so I doubt anyone here would have it in their cars already.
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Hi all -- I'm looking to put a dashcam in my '22 GLS450 (x167). I saw the Fitcamx from a mbworld post and am enticed by the OEM like and feel and simplicity of install.
Has anybody installed that dashcam? How was the install? Are you still happy with the camera? What do you like/dislike? Any problems? There are not many reviews on Amz so I wanted to check with real people who are using it
Thanks in advance for sharing what you can.
Amazon link here: https://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz...dp/B09NDLTMXY/
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Install video here: https://youtu.be/BzuoL0wLaDw
Has anybody installed that dashcam? How was the install? Are you still happy with the camera? What do you like/dislike? Any problems? There are not many reviews on Amz so I wanted to check with real people who are using it
Thanks in advance for sharing what you can.
Amazon link here: https://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz...dp/B09NDLTMXY/
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Install video here: https://youtu.be/BzuoL0wLaDw
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I have it installed. Installation took 15 min. The only thing I don’t like is it only powers on when car is on.
man’s if you have driving assist, you have to make sure you get the right version as if they have both driving assist and no driving assist version.
i had it since January. Bought my car in December.
man’s if you have driving assist, you have to make sure you get the right version as if they have both driving assist and no driving assist version.
i had it since January. Bought my car in December.
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not sure where that loop recording is. Do you mean inside fitcamx menu?
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Where does the camera get its power source?
Is it only from the single plug?
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the hardest thing I would say is the first initial attempt to take out the plastic cover of the car worrying that it may break.
start with 1 angle (check video I forgot if it’s left or right side) and then jiggle it, then push downward facing the front.
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So per the company website and description of product options for various vehicles, what option will fit the X167 (GLS 450)?
Thanks.
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after purchase, the seller messaged me and I provided info what option I need.
you can also reach out to them on email first and let them know to ensure they mail you the right version.
they asked me to take picture of my upper console before they ship out. I emphasized that I ad that additional camera in upper console.
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You'll need either Option C or D depending upon the options on your vehicle. I ordered directly through them, and as noted like Amazon, they'll email you to confirm and you can send them a picture of your current setup to make sure it is correct.
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I have a ROVE dash camera right now and it runs while the car is parked and off as long as the ROVE is plugged in.
I parked the car and did not use it for two weeks (with the ROVE plugged).
After two weeks my battery was drained and it had to be towed to my dealership.
Now I know there are 48V battery issues that plague the GLS line so it could not be related to the ROVE dash cam.
But it also could be a reason why the battery drained; I will never know.
So nowadays, I just unplug the ROVE dashcam each time I park the car and so far so good = no battery drain.
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I have the Fitcamx front and rear unit. I installed the front. It has three wires for the power and it seems to work while the vehicle is off and will activate on impact. I tested it. Turned off interior alarm, sat in vehicle for >5mins a couple of times until it was powered down (you can see the camera LED go off, then wait awhile). Then I would tap the camera and the LED's would light up, camera powering on. I did this a couple of times and it worked, then verified the video/audio was recorded in those instances.
I put in a larger memory card, but note you have to format it if you do, otherwise the camera will not record properly. The video quality is nice, the app not so much (but I didn't buy it for the ease of use of the app, more for the super clean install).
I ran the power wire to the rear, but I am having Best Buy install the rear camera since I want the wire routed through the hinge and hidden behind the tailgate paneling. But installing the camera up front was easy and as mentioned by others, just need to finesse the pieces apart.
Side note, you cannot use power from the front mirror area for a radar detector, I tried. All the power is pulse width modulated and some even 9V, not 12V. So talking to Best Buy and another individual installer, they said they have run the power from the back fuse/12V socket to the front where you can get a switched 12V source, so I am having this installed also.
I put in a larger memory card, but note you have to format it if you do, otherwise the camera will not record properly. The video quality is nice, the app not so much (but I didn't buy it for the ease of use of the app, more for the super clean install).
I ran the power wire to the rear, but I am having Best Buy install the rear camera since I want the wire routed through the hinge and hidden behind the tailgate paneling. But installing the camera up front was easy and as mentioned by others, just need to finesse the pieces apart.
Side note, you cannot use power from the front mirror area for a radar detector, I tried. All the power is pulse width modulated and some even 9V, not 12V. So talking to Best Buy and another individual installer, they said they have run the power from the back fuse/12V socket to the front where you can get a switched 12V source, so I am having this installed also.
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I just installed a FITCAMX on my CLS, it came quickly and ordered through Amazon. Set up is relatively simple although some of the plastic snaps are a PITA. Installed and when I shut down the car, the camera continues to record movement. Which worries me about battery being drained.
It is relatively low wattage but does anyone have any solution. And yes, I do the manual shut down of the camera. But the next day I go through the tape and it goes on and off through the nite. I am running it through the Rain Sensing plug with the wire splitter they provide.
It is relatively low wattage but does anyone have any solution. And yes, I do the manual shut down of the camera. But the next day I go through the tape and it goes on and off through the nite. I am running it through the Rain Sensing plug with the wire splitter they provide.
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Installed it the 1st week I got my car. Super easy, super clean install. I also added the rear camera option and it was smooth to get the wire all the way to the back as well. Make sure you leave a little slack for the trunk/rear hatch to actually open.
And definetly get the polarizing lens covers as well.
And definetly get the polarizing lens covers as well.
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We've had ours since December 2020, no complaints whatsoever. Came in handy to harass my wife when she got a ticket for making an illegal U Turn because she was too busy jamming out to Adele to notice the "no U Turn" sign about 50 feet back. Cop was literally right behind her when she exhibited her true criminal instincts. I call her my hot felon, but got shot down with the suggestion of trying to bribe the judge for forgiveness (me being the judge, duh).
