just wondering if any auto leccys on here could help me out with a question please, as you know i bought a dobbie for a taxi the other week, everything fine , now the chap who had it before had a cb radio in it , he has left the 12v dc cable on the upper parcel shelf, it has a switch in the line & i was wondering if i could use it to wire in my dash cam? or will it blow it up ? , it was my understanding that the ciggie lighter /accessory plug was 12v anyway, tried my cam today just by plugging it in the lighter socket & worked fine, thing is i want to "hard wire it" so no cables lying about , also this cable has a switch in which would mean i can turn off the cam independently, if its plugged in it starts when the key is turned & tbh if im on day shift i would rather just turn it off , thanks for any advice, reason im asking is because of this from the manual ;-)

Hi,
You cannot just cut the cigarette lighter plug off the camera lead as this contains a 12V to 5V converter. Connecting 12V to the dashcam will destroy it. Buy a cigarette lighter extension socket like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-12-Vo...ower-Dc-Extension-Lead-Cable-2m-/371330753374
cut the plug off and wire the socket part to the wires the former owner left. Then plug the camera into the socket.

Robert G8RPI.

g8rpi said:

Hi,
You cannot just cut the cigarette lighter plug off the camera lead as this contains a 12V to 5V converter. Connecting 12V to the dashcam will destroy it. Buy a cigarette lighter extension socket like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-12-Volt-Car-Cigar-Lighter-Socket-Power-Dc-Extension-Lead-Cable-2m-/371330753374
cut the plug off and wire the socket part to the wires the former owner left. Then plug the camera into the socket.

Robert G8RPI.

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cheers mate, but inst that just a 12v adapter ? it will run 12v? can i buy a 12v to 5v dropper ?

Hi,
Yes you can. see ebay item 2220098157 for one with a micro USB connector. I've not used this seller or similar products (I'm an electronics engineer so make my own You need to check if the dash cam is micro or mini usb.

Robert G8RPI.

thanks

Glad to help.
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Robert G8RPI.

g8rpi said:

Glad to help.
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Robert G8RPI.

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thanks for the help mate, how old are you ?? grow up , it aint facebook

So you are running a business as a taxi driver and think it is OK to come on this forum looking for free help and then insult the people who help you?

Robert G8RPI.

No hair pulling on the forum please

sorry mate , been working , i thanked you in post # 3, 5 & 7, sorry, don't do f/b stuff im a grown bloke not a 13 year old lass ;-) once again , thanks for your input, great advice