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So I'm going to purchase a Blackvue dashcam for the Mustang and notice that the 12v has always got power. That being said I've read that there's a meter on the circuit that cuts power if too much is drawn after the key is turned off to protect the battery's charge. Can anyone verify this, I can't seem to find any supporting information.
Thanks!
Yes sir it is always on. I had a dash cam hooked up on my Stang before and it was always on and recording. I had to unplug it to turn it off to be safe.
can't find supporting docs but I had my gps plugged in when I was at Ricks getting work done and noticed it stayed on the entire time - had to unplug it.
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Originally Posted by Scrape
Oh yay!
I wonder if the Blackvue Power Magic Protection switch would help...
BlackVue Power Magic Protection Switch
Model: PMP | SKU: 10394697
Save your battery by ensuring your BlackVue or other dashcam isn't recording while parked with the BlackVue Power Magic battery protection switch. It cuts off the power to your recording device according to the configured voltage.
Multi-booting , simple operation to switch
Prevents discharge of your vehicle's battery
Prevents reboot of black box/navigation
Configure the voltage to cut-off the power
Configure the timer to cut off the power from 6hrs - infinity
Cigar jack connection socket
Suitable for 12V to 24V"
From what I am reading there then the answer is yes.
Just wanted to make sure I was reading it right! Thanks
If you want the Power Magic, I have one. PM me if interested.
I was going to use it on my old truck (that had constant 12V), but the new truck has a switched 12V.
-Don____________
Thanks for the offer. The dashcam I'm looking at comes with it, but if I get a better deal on another one without I'll definitely take it.
I just direct wired mine into the system...no issues.
Mike
04 GT
89 LX...bye-bye!!
67 Cougar x 2...should have kept them!
Both mine and my wife's are hooked up to switched 12V power, which is nice because when you start up the car it starts recording. And you don't have to remember to turn it off when you park. I used to occasionally record 12 hours of blacked out garage door, LOL.
On the other hand, it was nice to be able to keep the dashcam on while going into the mall or having dinner etc.
Never know what you might catch on the cam
-Don____________
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