Dash Cam and OBD II power cable?

suncomkid · 07-25-2023, 06:33 PM

I was wondering if this would work in my 2023 Camaro. Curious as the dash cam says 2A and the power cable says 3A.
I attached a pic of each. I already bought the camera but now want something different than the cigarette lighter due to where it is located.
Any help appreciated.

1fastz28 · 07-25-2023, 06:45 PM

I haven't ever seen anything powered by ODB2 other than a AFM module, but its worth a shot to buy it and see if it powers up the camera, if it doesn't just return it. I would be concerned about draining the battery however.

suncomkid · 07-25-2023, 06:51 PM

I actually found one with quite a few good reviews and its only 2.1A. I'm gonna give it a try. As for the power, switch 'on' and it'll shutoff 5 min. after car is powered off. Switch 'off' and it stays on for parking surveillance and shuts off when battery is at 11.6V. Will prolly only use it in the 'on' position as the car is always parked in my garage.

FarmerFran · 07-25-2023, 06:58 PM

Pretty sure OBD is always on

suncomkid · 07-25-2023, 08:04 PM

Yeah, think so too but the one I ordered has a shut off switch.....Hope it works....lol.

Jus Cruisin · 07-26-2023, 06:07 AM

Should work because GM Parts sells a dashcam powered by OBD

https://www.gmpartsoverstock.com/oem...-adas-19433434

suncomkid · 07-26-2023, 04:00 PM

Well, thats good to see, so hopefully this works also.

mano_camaro · 07-26-2023, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1fastz28

I haven't ever seen anything powered by ODB2 other than a AFM module, but its worth a shot to buy it and see if it powers up the camera, if it doesn't just return it. I would be concerned about draining the battery however.

Correct about battery. I have the same setup, via obd2 dashcam and also use parking mode feature.

For daily use such as to work, parking mode is not a problem, only when the car sits for more than a day without use, then the parking mode can drain the battery, or if you dont use parking mode shouldn't be a problem at all.

I disconnect at the dashcam itself when im not using the car for a few days.

OP, Go for it, you should be good to go with the OBD cable.

joekd · 07-27-2023, 08:21 AM

With my camaro I ran the power right to the USB in the center console but on 3 other cars at my house I have the dash cams running off OBD plugs exactly like this and they work just fine

STYLO LT1 · 07-27-2023, 04:14 PM

Op, I purchased the same one. It did not work for me as it refused to power off the camera. I removed it and chucked it in a junk drawer. Waste of money imo.

SS_Don · 07-27-2023, 09:23 PM

Contact https://www.gen5diy.com/. They make cables for dash cams and radar detectors that don’t use the OBD II port. If they don’t have one for your dash cam they can make one up for you.

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Bumbleboy92 · 07-28-2023, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Don

Contact https://www.gen5diy.com/. They make cables for dash cams and radar detectors that don’t use the OBD II port. If they don’t have one for your dash cam they can make one up for you.

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Their newest additions are dash cam harnesses pre-designed for USB-C/Micro-B/Mini-B which I believe hits practically all of the dash cams power sources on the market: https://www.gen5diy.com/collections/...ted-descending

SS_Don · 07-28-2023, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumbleboy92

Their newest additions are dash cam harnesses pre-designed for USB-C/Micro-B/Mini-B which I believe hits practically all of the dash cams power sources on the market: https://www.gen5diy.com/collections/...ted-descending

I have have an Escort Maxcam 360c which is a radar detector and dash cam. It uses an RJ45 power connector. It is powered off of a connector on the passenger side. Wiring is hidden.

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suncomkid · 08-03-2023, 04:56 PM

I actually bought this one since the cable is 2.1V and the camera is 2.0V.

Here is my issue.....I just took the car for a 4 hour road trip, each way. When I have it in the 'O' position, the camera shuts off after 5-10 minutes. If I have it in the '-' position, the camera works fine and shuts off about 5 minutes after turning the car off.
If you look at the description, this cable isn't supposed to do that, although, when in the '-' position, thats what I want it to do.
Why does the camera shut off while driving when in the 'O' position?
Faulty cable or does it have somethintg to do with the parking surveillance mode?
I was also checking the battery voltage while driving and it never dropped below 12.3V at any time.....And up to 14.1V at times.

07-25-2023, 06:33 PM	#1
suncomkid Drives: 2023 chevrolet camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: ontario Posts: 43	Dash Cam and OBD II power cable? I was wondering if this would work in my 2023 Camaro. Curious as the dash cam says 2A and the power cable says 3A. I attached a pic of each. I already bought the camera but now want something different than the cigarette lighter due to where it is located. Any help appreciated. Attached Images

07-25-2023, 06:58 PM	#4
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Pretty sure OBD is always on __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

07-26-2023, 06:07 AM	#6
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	Should work because GM Parts sells a dashcam powered by OBD https://www.gmpartsoverstock.com/oem...-adas-19433434 __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

07-27-2023, 08:21 AM	#9
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	With my camaro I ran the power right to the USB in the center console but on 3 other cars at my house I have the dash cams running off OBD plugs exactly like this and they work just fine __________________

07-27-2023, 09:23 PM	#11
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,043 View My Garage	Contact https://www.gen5diy.com/. They make cables for dash cams and radar detectors that don’t use the OBD II port. If they don’t have one for your dash cam they can make one up for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

07-25-2023, 06:45 PM	#2
1fastz28 Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: St. Louis Posts: 118	I haven't ever seen anything powered by ODB2 other than a AFM module, but its worth a shot to buy it and see if it powers up the camera, if it doesn't just return it. I would be concerned about draining the battery however.

07-25-2023, 06:51 PM	#3
suncomkid Drives: 2023 chevrolet camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: ontario Posts: 43	I actually found one with quite a few good reviews and its only 2.1A. I'm gonna give it a try. As for the power, switch 'on' and it'll shutoff 5 min. after car is powered off. Switch 'off' and it stays on for parking surveillance and shuts off when battery is at 11.6V. Will prolly only use it in the 'on' position as the car is always parked in my garage.

07-25-2023, 08:04 PM	#5
suncomkid Drives: 2023 chevrolet camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: ontario Posts: 43	Yeah, think so too but the one I ordered has a shut off switch.....Hope it works....lol.

07-26-2023, 04:00 PM	#7
suncomkid Drives: 2023 chevrolet camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: ontario Posts: 43	Well, thats good to see, so hopefully this works also.

07-27-2023, 04:14 PM	#10
STYLO LT1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Vert. Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Garden State Posts: 537	Op, I purchased the same one. It did not work for me as it refused to power off the camera. I removed it and chucked it in a junk drawer. Waste of money imo.

08-03-2023, 04:56 PM	#14
suncomkid Drives: 2023 chevrolet camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: ontario Posts: 43	I actually bought this one since the cable is 2.1V and the camera is 2.0V. Here is my issue.....I just took the car for a 4 hour road trip, each way. When I have it in the 'O' position, the camera shuts off after 5-10 minutes. If I have it in the '-' position, the camera works fine and shuts off about 5 minutes after turning the car off. If you look at the description, this cable isn't supposed to do that, although, when in the '-' position, thats what I want it to do. Why does the camera shut off while driving when in the 'O' position? Faulty cable or does it have somethintg to do with the parking surveillance mode? I was also checking the battery voltage while driving and it never dropped below 12.3V at any time.....And up to 14.1V at times. Attached Images

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