Wiring Dash Cam for Power with Key?

[slypher25aussie]

Has anyone found a good easily accessible power source to tap into that is controlled by the ignition? Every fuse I’ve tried is hot constantly. I wish the cigarette lighters were switched and not hot all the time.

 

[Wylie_Tahoe]

Take the knee bulster down. This gets you access to the back of the fuse/relay box. I wired my GPS there.

 

[slypher25aussie]

Take the knee bulster down. This gets you access to the back of the fuse/relay box. I wired my GPS there.

What wire did you tap into?

 

[Fless]

Should be able to find something in the Mid Bussed Electrical Center. Go to https://www.gmupfitter.com/ and get your vehicle info. The MBEC is just above where the driver's left foot sits, on the firewall under the dash.

 

[Danny3737]

I tapped mine in to the radio fuse.

 

[Wylie_Tahoe]

What wire did you tap into?

Been over a year, so cant recall, sorry. Just used my DVOM to find a switched IGN.

 

[dwinters14]

I ran mine into my head unit. So i would use the radio power or HVAC power.

 

[getonerd]

OBD Power Cable for Dash Camera

https://www.amazon.com/Ssontong-Ada...rdwire+Kit&qid=1612748028&s=automotive&sr=1-1

they also have hard wire kits

 

[mwilson62000]

I used this to get power off rear view mirror.
https://www.amazon.com/Two-prong-Universal-Dashcam-Adapter-MicroUSB/dp/B07BFRWC3X