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Where to connect my dashcam power under the hood?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by porterx, Jan 3, 2020.

  1. Jan 3, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    porterx

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    porterx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've installed the Rexing V1LG(?) dashcam. I ran the wiring out to the under hood fuse box where I have a Blue Seas fuse panel mounted to an always on +12v. Turns out, that might have been a bad idea. It is killing my battery and I tend to forget to turn off the dash cam when I get home. If I don't drive my truck over the weekend, the battery is dead when I leave for work Monday. Thank goodness I have one of the small new style jump starters. It works like a champ.

    My question is, which under the hood fuse is recommended to tap into for a dash cam so that it's controlled by the ignition switch? I see there are 2 fuses marked IG2 Main (maybe one is a relay, I don't remember.) I'm assuming the 20A fuse is an ignition fuse.

    As an aside, I'm not crazy about the Rexing dashcam. I should have splurged and got the Blackvue or the Thinkware. Maybe I'll end up getting one or the other when I see a good deal and sell the Rexing.
     
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    Ccrames2018

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    Ccrames2018 Jack of some trades.

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    I just put an add a fuse in an empty slot inside the cab where there was power only when the ignition was on.
     
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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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