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'04 dashcam install -- switched power in the headliner?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by funkadelic, Sep 4, 2013.

  1. funkadelic

    funkadelic Junior Member

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    i've got an '04 Prius that I wanted to hardwire a dashcam near the rear view mirror. I've see a few references to using the power for the auto-dimming rear view mirror, but I don't have that in my '04.

    Is there a power source up in the headliner that I can use, or another source that I can tap into that is only powered when the car is on (say in the fuse box under the driver side dash)?

    i plan on using a 12V->5V adapter with a mini-USB plug like this I found on amazon

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    thanks!
     
    #1 funkadelic, Sep 4, 2013
  2. Roots

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    I added one of these 12V > 5V for my mobile phone to my 04 Prius, I removed the console in-between the seats as well as much of the dash and run power taps off the 12V accessory socket. There may be a better way to to do it but I could't see one.
     
    #2 Roots, Sep 6, 2013
  3. nawikre

    nawikre New Member

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    i also have a 04 Prius and that one has a sunglass holder on the ceiling of the car. You can maybe tap the power from your interiour dome light. You only have to build in something like a small switch because otherwise it keeps drawing power. But i would prefer a long cale around the windshield down the A-style and connect it to your ACC power. so that it will disconnect when you turn of your car.

    Iwan
     
    #3 nawikre, Sep 7, 2013
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