Dash cam

I need to know if anyone here has made the cig liter port on the dash so it's got power all the time to power a dash cam? I hope it is as easy as removing a relay and jumping two pins!

 

Most people just use the Dongar dashcam adapter and their mirrors OEM connector for power.

 

That only works for the Homelink rearview mirrors I think. OP may not have that. Also I'm pretty sure that is switched power and not always-on, which is what the OP wants.

I've got the Dongar adapter and mine only works when the truck is on. Could be a newer product that does it tho.

 

I have a non-HomeLink mirror and the Dongar adapter works great.

Only Key On like you said though. Key Off would be amazing but I can get along without it.

 

"Always on" would likely need a voltage-monitor and auto-shutoff for the circuit for to ensure the battery can start the truck.

 

Good call I did not know that.

 

Sure. Maybe? Although the Garmin Mini2 has a 1.6A draw noted, which is more than my fridge. Haha!

 

Cheers!

 

I 2nd the dondang thingy! No need to run a wire all around the window and under the dash, and it keeps the socket free to use.

 

I’ve used the Dongar adapter/Garmin mini cam with 2 3G Tacomas and a Lexus. They work perfectly however they are switched with the ignition.

They have a universal power supply now that will power a dash cam for use when the truck is off but requires wiring on the 3rd gen.

 

Check out this thread if you don’t mind performing some surgery on your fuse box.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/always-on-12v-power-outlet-mod-3rd-gen.432620/

 

Some car dash cams do that automatically.
-maybe someone here knows what models they are, I haven’t seen that in a long time, but remember reading that in one of the product descriptions. It’s probably the ones with parking monitor mode.

 

Dongar Pro I believe allows for always on recording or parking monitor ability

 

I have a Wolfbox rearview mirror cam setup, plugs into OBD port with the optional cable.

$20 ssontong Upgraded OBD2 OBD Power Cable for Dash Camera, OBD to Type-C USB OBDII Adapter Hardwire Charger Cable 24 Hours Surveillance and Acc Two Mode with Switch Button (Type-C USB Port)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZYN7MQT. It's switched so you can toggle full time power or on/off with ignition. It also has a safety shutoff to prevent battery drain.