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12v cigarette port

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:08 pm
by redlion8
So i've bought a new dashcam and wired it just straight into the cigarette port however the system seems to stay on (timed for 20 minutes) I was wondering if anyone was aware as to when it would turn off if it does at all?

Thanks!

Re: 12v cigarette port

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:05 am
by Wdf76
I would imagine the 12v socket knocks off when you switch off ignition. (I've not tested nor used this socket)

Does your dash cam set up have a little internal battery that runs the system for 20 minutes when you've stopped?

What model dash cam is it?

Re: 12v cigarette port

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:51 am
by redlion8
The dashcam turns off 10 seconds after losing power, i.e. if I take the wire out of the plug it will turn off 10 seconds later, doesn't seem to turn off when the car is locked and ignition off

Re: 12v cigarette port

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:50 pm
by Andi
It will continue to be live for up to 30mins after ignition turned off. I hardwired mine to avoid this.

Re: 12v cigarette port

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:58 pm
by Wdf76
Andi wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:50 pm It will continue to be live for up to 30mins after ignition turned off. I hardwired mine to avoid this.
Good to know. Same for USB sockets?

Re: 12v cigarette port

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:08 pm
by Andi
The manual says you can charge via the usb only when the engine is running. I haven’t tried this though.