Dash cam power 2008 access door

Hello friends,

Cam has two power connections. One power on with key on or off - full time power. The other powered on only when running - key switched.

For the “key switched” power, I’ll use the circuit for the rear power windows that don’t exist on this model. Thank you Toyota.

What is a good circuit to tap for the “full time power?”

Full time power is needed for when someone bumps me in the parking lot. I expect minimal power draw from the dash camera on this circuit, but I have not measured it.

This:

$190 PRUVEEO 360 Degree View 4 Channel Dash Cam Front and Rear Inside Left Right, Dash Camera for Cars, Built-in GPS WiFi Night Vision, 24/7 Recording Parking Mode Monitor, Free 128G Card

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJZQ37G7

plus

This:

$18 PRUVEEO Mini USB Smart Acc Hardwire Kit for Dash Cam, Enables Parking Mode Monitor, Converts 12V-30V to 5V/3A, Low Voltage Protection, LED Indicator

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGXK823B

is what I’m installing.

Note: I didn’t and wouldn’t pay the listed price for that dashcam… it was on sale when I ordered it.

 

You're better off running a fused wire through the firewall. It's super easy.

 

Straight to battery + ?

I could go there or anywhere in the main fuse box behind the battery.

 

I would go straight to the battery. I only use fuse taps when I plan on using it to trigger a relay on a new circuit.

 

Thanks for the advice

 

Dongar makes an accessory for the electronic mirrors. Im not sure if yours is prewired for that, but i was able to plug that into mine

 

Thanks @fatfurious2 I’ll look for that circuit.

 

I grabbed all my power connection from the wiring for the ignition key. Soldered and fused of course.