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disco_matt

Member Since: 18 Feb 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 30

Ignition Live Feed for Dashcam

Hi

Having received my Defender on Monday / Tuesday (depending on whether you count paying for it on Monday or getting it on Tuesday counts) I'm now looking at the right way to power a dashcam and other hidden goodies off an ignition live feed.

Does anyone have any experience of locating such a thing - so far my indy hasn't had much luck in identifying a feed which isn't permanent live in a useful location?

Thanks,

Matt

3rd Mar 2021 9:20pm

Scrumps

Member Since: 24 Feb 2021
Location: Somerset
Posts: 107

Matt,

You can either buy the “new” LR Dashcam kit or you can get a 12v or USB tap from the overhead console from powerfuluk.

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3rd Mar 2021 9:46pm

disco_matt

Member Since: 18 Feb 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 30

Hey Scrumps

I did take a look at those taps from powerfuluk but they are also permanent live so it doesn't solve the issue of the battery being drained.

Unless I can find an ignition live, it's looking like I need to find a tap which is voltage sensitive, switching off when the voltage gets too low.

Thanks,

Matt

3rd Mar 2021 10:07pm

Scrumps

Member Since: 24 Feb 2021
Location: Somerset
Posts: 107

Matt,

Piggy back fuse off the passenger fuse box?

Fuse 50 if HUD not fitted?

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/docume...c/G2732469

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1967 MGB BRG
1944 Willy’s MB OD green
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3rd Mar 2021 11:00pm

deaston

Member Since: 18 Dec 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 150

In my Velar I just ran a long USB to the socket in the rear (and hid the cable, of course).

4th Mar 2021 9:19am

SN

Member Since: 30 Jun 2007
Location: SK6
Posts: 729

^^^ Same in my Discovery 3 - permanent feed is not an issue if you have an in-line 'voltage monitor' which will chop the power if the source voltage (from battery) drops below a certain level. My old Blackvue (and I assume all new ones are the same) has a parking mode enabled by lack of movement from G sensor and which allegedly is lower power usage anyway and it only captures footage if triggered by external movements Steve N | 21MY Defender

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4th Mar 2021 10:14am

deaston

Member Since: 18 Dec 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 150

The USBs in the Velar were not permanent - they'd go off with the ignition, so ideal for a dashcam.

I can't say I've tried in the Defender, but I would assume it's the same.

4th Mar 2021 10:34am

disco_matt

Member Since: 18 Feb 2021
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 30

We've ended up using a spared fused output from the fusebox. It turns off a few minutes after the car has shutdown - thanks for all your suggestions.

4th Mar 2021 11:45am

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