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Radar and dash cam

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mrcheap, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    mrcheap

    mrcheap [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I currently have my radar hard wired via taps to the mirror

    if i did the same with my dash cam will I blow a fuse
     
  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    Knute

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    We can only guess.

    Take a look at the current draw for each device. Add them together. Compare to the fuse on that particular circuit. If the combined current draw is greater than the fuse, then yes expect blown fuses.
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Are you kidding?

    Maybe, see the post above from Knute.

    Circuit designed to support the mirror.
    Added Dash Radar Detector.
    Adding Dash Camera.

    You can't just keep adding stuff...
     
  4. Dec 14, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    I have my dashcam on the same circuit that powers my aftermarket audio amp and have had zero issues. And it's not a dedicated new circuit, off the fusebox.
     
  5. Dec 14, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    diabetiktaco

    diabetiktaco Instalander

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    I have the escort IQ with the escort M1 cam hooked into each other and powered off my mirror. Been like that for 2 yrs and never had an issue.
     

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