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Originally Posted by HamburgerSushi
So here is a wiring idea I got when I was continuously trying to tap my radar connector leads into the dome light:
The plug that connects the dome light to the wiring harness in the ceiling gets continuous power. Advantageous features include:
- Power delivered when the car is off and locked
- No power delivered when the car is off and unlocked (with the key fob)
- Power can be switched off with the dome light switch
Theoretically one could just tap that plug and have power to the dashcam which retains the parked recording feature. This way you wouldn't even need to get the Power Magic Pro (unless you still wanted the reboot feature).
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I have gone this route and I can say you still need some sort of low-voltage protection. That circuit will run your battery completely dry if you let it. That is the main advantage of the PMP. Most cameras have an operating voltage range that goes low enough to cause starting issues if you let it sit for 24hrs+