Earth point for dash cam?

[Groot]

I'm installing a dash cam and everything is going fine.

The only niggle is finding a suitable earth point. Can I use one of the nuts (see photo) for the fuse box surround, it seems (should be?) connected to the chassis?

Thanks very much.

[Luke4efc]

Should be fine. No harm in trying it.

[Jonro2009]

I'm not sure they actually tap into the chassis, so may not work. There will be an earth point somewhere close, you may need to pull the carpet back a little to find it.

 

 

Edited January 15, 2022 by Jonro2009

[Groot]

I've gone ahead with using one of the nuts as I could later see this metal casing was welded to the chassis but I'm only assuming that should be a definitive answer as I don't know a lot about this stuff and testing.

Nevertheless, it's working and at some point I'll install the rear cam too if I haven't blown up the car by then!

Thanks again.

[unofix]

3 hours ago, Groot said:

I don't know a lot about this stuff and testing.

Your mission is to "Boldly go where no man has gone before" and get it installed, Scotty !!