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Front dash cam power

Discussion in 'Prius c Audio and Electronics' started by zen_, Apr 6, 2018.

  1. zen_

    zen_ Junior Member

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    Looking for some ideas / options for powering my front dash cam with hidden wiring that will be mounted near the rear view mirror.

    I had everything torn apart tonight to install my stereo, but was having issues fishing wiring down through the A pillar cover to the interior fuse box, and didn't like the idea of leaving the fuse panel cover off to do an add-a-fuse anyway since it's so close to the driver's left foot (wet feet, water, electricity).
     
    #1 zen_, Apr 6, 2018
  2. mohsin

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    How about tapping it from curtesy light ?
     
    #2 mohsin, Apr 7, 2018
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  3. Brandon Most

    Brandon Most Member

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    I ended up 3D printing that to give USB power and power for the V1 Radar detector if I want it. I like hardwired, but I hate the wire if the device isn't in the car. This just gets mounted to the windshield and looks factory-ish with no cords hanging down when nothings in the car. As far as wire running, I went down the passengers A pillar, and taped into the factory "cig lighter" for now.

    More details on this can be found here: The Hi C gets a Cam Upgrade … well camera. – Most Designs
     
    #3 Brandon Most, Apr 11, 2018
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  4. wigmann

    wigmann Junior Member

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    I wired mine directly to my battery
     
    #4 wigmann, Apr 11, 2018
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  5. GSP_Prius

    GSP_Prius New Member

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    What did you end up doing?

    I did the fuse tap but realize it’s not ideal so close to driver.
     
    #5 GSP_Prius, May 30, 2022
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