Why is my dash camera stopping my DAB radio working?

I have two dash cameras in my MINI Countryman. One is in the front of my car and one is in the rear. When I plug them in, the DAB radio fails. Any idea as to why this is happening?

Asked on 30 August 2018 by Spike63

Answered by Georgia Petrie
If you're struggling with radio interference it's likely to be the fault of the rear camera. I'd try attaching a ferrite core to the end of the cable on the rear camera. If this doesn't work, try adding a couple more ferrite cores (you can buy these on Amazon very easily). If that still doesn't solve the issue, it'll be a case of rerouting the dash cam cable to the other side of the car.
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