Does 12v socket shut off with a delay?
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Does 12v socket shut off with a delay?
Hello all,
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
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Hello all,
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
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Hello all,
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
I connect a dashcam to the 12v socket on the passenger side. As I shut off the car, the dashcam keeps recording. From the fuse box instruction, it looks the socket is connected to constant power
I then did a quick experiment
~5min after I shut off the car, I connected the dashcam power cable, and I saw the dashcam resumed recording
~15min later I connected the power cable again, and this time the dashcam had no response.
So can anyone confirm that the 12v socket has a delayed shut-off?
Do you think the dashcam will completely drain the battery during this delayed shut-off?
Thanks!
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I'm having a BlackVue DR900S 2Ch 4k dashcam installed in my car Wednesday. For the 992, the recommended install - if a user wants Parking Mode fully functional - is to hardwire it to the car as the 12v socket will shut down after a maximum of 30 minutes. In the case of my car with the LiFePO4 battery, the electrical system (according to the dealer) goes into sleep mode once voltage drops below 12.6, which could happen if Parking Mode is left running for an extended period. We're installing with a Power Magic Pro and will initially set the maximum Parking Mode recording time to 12 hours.
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The recommended fuse gives you an idea of the draw. I used a 3A, and I read that these don’t draw more than 1.5-2 at most under load.
I’m currently tapped into a fuse that shuts off immediately, but may switch to one of these delayed options instead.
I’m currently tapped into a fuse that shuts off immediately, but may switch to one of these delayed options instead.
