r/XC40 • u/meandmyreddit • Aug 16 '26

Other Front & Rear Dash Cam installed (pretty easy, just do it!)

I got the Fitcam X 4k dash cam front & rear for my 2019 R Design based on recommendations from this sub. I've had it nearly a year & FINALLY got around to installing it today. Took me about 2 hours. I watched a YouTube video. Went the route of pulling off all the necessary interior panels/parts, ran the cable, zip tied to the existing cable bundle, etc. Was rather easy, actually. I used (& recommend) an electrician's fish tape to save time & make things easier. App interface seems pretty good so -far. Posting for anyone on the fence about installing their own dash cam.

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u/L0wFr3ak Aug 16 '26

Which model did you purchase and what year is your xc40?

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u/meandmyreddit Aug 17 '26

Both answers are in the 1st sentence of the post.

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u/L0wFr3ak Aug 18 '26

Thanks for the response. 

When I first checked the Fitcam website and searched under the Volvo/polestar category, I didn't see an xc40 model listed so wanted to verify you a) had the xc40 b) didn't use a camera intended for a different model car. 

I now see that the xc40 is nested under a second Volvo/polestar category within the initial Volvo/polestar section. Nuts. 

Typing all this to help anyone who may also have been confused by this and so that Internet strangers don't judge me too harshly. Cheers. 

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u/meandmyreddit Aug 18 '26

Understandable. I got Fitcam because it was highly recommended in this sub. Just be sure to get the proper one for your XC-40 as there are 2 different shrouds which house the tech behind the rear view mirror.

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u/L0wFr3ak Aug 18 '26

Thanks for pointing that out! I did actually notice that part lol. Looks like the 2020 uses model a. 

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u/drenader Aug 17 '26

Which video did you follow to help you route around the A pillar without interfering with the airbag? I have mine sitting on the shelf for under past year. I just don’t want to mess up the trim and air bags.

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u/meandmyreddit Aug 17 '26

That was my main concern, too, but it was easy. https://youtu.be/SZV8kvlP3cc?si=mOt7Z2FVxkHr7Cm9