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Old 11-10-2022, 03:42 AM
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As it turns out, the dashcam does turn off after 15 minutes. That's fine
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Originally Posted by 80stech View Post
The power to the LED on the shifter is likely supplied by the circuit that is designed only to power the LED and no extra load like a dash cam. You need to find a different power source.
Would this really matter if the power source gives a proper 12+v output with a normal thick wire?

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I reckon the passenger footwell area would be better, but from my testing (a month ago) this +12v was always live. The normal power socket in the cigarette lighter is also always live (tested with a voltmeter).



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