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18th May 2022, 12:41 | #1 |
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connecting a sat nav or dash cam
In all my other cars i have always used the cigarette lighter socket to power my sat nav or dash cam. I note from the handbook it says it should not be used but use an auxiliary power socket. Is it safe to use the cigarette lighter to power the sat nav/dash cam or do i need to have another power socket added?
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18th May 2022, 14:02 | #2 |
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Don't worry about it, I've used mine for years 😎
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18th May 2022, 14:43 | #3 |
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Get a hardwiring kit from ebay and run it to the fusebox. It keeps the dash area nice and tidy.
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18th May 2022, 15:12 | #4 |
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I agree with Trikey. Not only does it look tidier it stops the risk of flattening your battery. Notorious.
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18th May 2022, 15:26 | #5 |
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18th May 2022, 16:18 | #6 |
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i think when fitting a dash cam you need to consider if you want it on all the time the car is parked for instance in a public car park or if you only want it on when driving. I would not think having it on overnight or all day is good but it may be ok but eventually if the car is not used the battery will go flat.
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Thanks to everyone for your replies and input. Much appreciated.
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