if I use this to hookup to my fuse box to power dashcam, it will still power when the car ignition if off ? will it run the car battery down ?
1368124
yes it will still power whatever its plugged into and if power is being used it can drain the battery
1368125
It would matter what fuse you hook it up if it would stay on with the car off. Mine is hook up to the same circut as the cigarette lighter. It uses so little power it would take week for it would take weeks to kill the battery.
1368126
If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read this answer until you understand it. ++ ~Automotive Technician~ specializing in Automotive Electrical Circuits ++ If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read... » Read More If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read this answer until you understand it. ++ ~Automotive Technician~ specializing in Automotive Electrical Circuits ++ « Show Less
1368127
Yes, but the extent will depend on different factors including temp and Duration, but will probably be unnoticeable in most real world cases, mostly you should connect your dash cam to a switched source be it Accessory or ignition.
1368128
The power through the cable depends on the source, where you hook it up. It can be "switched" or "unswitched" meaning the power source is controlled by the ignition switch. Either way, if the camera is on, it will drain the battery, over time. Hope this helps.
1368129
you have to looking for which fuse when you turn the ignition on after get power so you can hookup that fuse. If you hookup the fuse always get the power yes, it will run down the car battery.
1368130
If the USB is powered while the car is off, it depends on your car. My Sante Fe can draw power, my Accord doesnt seem to, but never really tried what you'd attempt. The only way to test is is to find another powered device and wire it up before you order. I connected it to my motorcycle, but its directly connected to the battery. As for draining the battery, on my motorcycle as long as nothing else is plugged into the USB port, no, no power is being drawn. Motorcycle batteries are easily drained. Even if something were left plugged in, on a car for low powered devices I wouldnt worry about it if its for a cell/tablet. A dash cam unless it was running 24/7 I would assume wouldn't be too bad as long as the car isn't sitting for a week at at time? (This is only a guess) I've had mine for about two years, no issues...
1688825
No.If your car outlet connect straight to the battery you car record on parking lot,but you gonna kill battery.
1421620
I only use mine with an adapter and plug it into a wall socket. I you leave it plugged into your cigarette lighter and the engine isn't running, it will run down the battery. My cigarette lighter doesn't have power unless the car is running, anyway.
2175718
Yes, the power cord to the accessory outlet can be run along the dash and/or a pillar to any 12 volt source, like the fuse box.
1406006
Yes it can......I wired it into the back of my cigarette lighter which only gets power when the ignition switch is on. When the vehicle (Jeep) is started the camera and monitor automatically turn on and the monitor can be turned off anytime just by pushing its power button.
927399
Depends on how you want it wires. I connected mine to the stock wiring behind the cigarette lighter. That way when the key is in the acc or vehicle on position (engine running) the monitor will always have power. When the vehicle is off the monitor loses power not draining the battery
38218
Yes and No. I have not experienced this (luckily), but have given it some thought. Where mine is mounted on the windshield, it has a ball pivot for adjustment. With this, you can actually just reach up and give a 90 degree twist and it will catch what you want it to. The problem with this though is most police will ask you to turn off your car and ignition, so unless you keep a secondary hot switch to feed it power with the key off, recording will stop. I don't think you would want to hard wire it into power not shut off by the ignition key, otherwise you could potentially have a dead battery after prolonged (overnight?) parking. I'm not sure of the power amp/draw and how that effects things, just my thoughts.
256019
By default the unit comes with a cigarette adaptor. If you do not wish to use it, purchase the Power Magic Pro (PMP) add on unit which will allow you to hardwire directly to your fuse box or appropriate power source and the PMP will ensure the unit will not drain your battery when parked. Yes you can record while your car is parked and off and the PMP will automatically turn off the unit if your csr battrry is running Low.
1263613
When your take your keys out of the ignition... it turns off the ability to draw power from your car battery. You wouldn't have a problem with this.
1411406
You connected the battery power and dash power wrong you may have them backwards. The battery power keeps the device on but turns it off when the key is turned off, the dash power cable will only work for illumination purposes. The manual explains it and refer to your vehicle's specification to your stock wires. Btw auto zone has connector adapters for many vehicle makes and models so you don't have to cut your vehicles wires
1033895
No. if you run constant power to the camera I heard from several other people it will fry or melt it. So I just tapped mine into the reverse light wire and grounded it so that way there is only power ran to it when it's in reverse. Now, I do have a different one I hooked up to my tail lights on my truck. So that way whenever I would turn my headlights on then the camera would have power and I could use it at anytime. But however it only lasted for 2 years and I truly believe it was because I was running power to it to much but it was nice turning it on at any time. I am sure you could run constant power to a toggle switch and then run that to your camera. So that way you can turn on and off whenever you would want to use it.
398801
The best way to hook this up is to determine which fuse circuit ONLY works on the ignition circuit. That way, when you turn the engine on, the camera will come on automatically. When you turn the ignition off, the camera will go off 1 minute later. The fuse adapter has 2 fuse slots: 1 for the original circuit, and another for the camera. Use the original fuse for that circuit, and a 5 amp fuse for the camera. Depending on your camera, a 2 amp may suffice. You can check the specs of your camera to find out.
1528836
Yes, if you use it with your car turned off. As long as the engine's running your battery won't be drained.
1557829
It probably will. Most cars will turn off the power to 12v socket when car is turned off. In that case there is no problem.
2125140
Thanks for your inquiry. We suggest you purchase an external power bank (5V 1A) for this cam if you want to keep it recording when you turn off your car.
870511
It depends on if your cigarette lighter goes off when the igniton goes off. Or you can find a YouTube video that shows you how to wire it up to the fuse box inside your car.
1533190
it will provide power until its source of 12 volt power dies, i have run mine all day day in day out for a year in harsh environment it powers my laptop, big printer, internet and phone chargers, air compressor at times, (run a direct connection with fuse to your battery for best results), use caution as it will warn you of low car battery but it keeps running and will kill it (my truck has 2 batteries). it is a great inverter, no problems