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radkonn

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Posted: July 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM / IP Logged

I need to install a 12v outlet under the dash to plug a dash cam into. I need the power to come on with the ignition. I was planning on splicing into the ignition wire or possibly finding the cigarette lighter wire and splicing into that. Do I need to add a relay or can I power the dash cam directly off of the ignition wire?

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radkonn

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Posted: July 22, 2013 at 8:55 PM / IP Logged

I want to install a small camera on my handle bars. I need to install a 12v outlet. The outlet needs to cut on and off with the key. Can I just power directly off of the ignition wire or should I add a relay?

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i am an idiot

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Posted: July 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM / IP Logged

You will not need a relay.

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KPierson

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Posted: July 22, 2013 at 9:46 PM / IP Logged

How much current does your camera need?

Kevin Pierson

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howie ll

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Posted: July 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM / IP Logged

You won't need a relay, we normally hardwire them to an ignition or ACC wire, draw about 3-5 amps.

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radkonn

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Posted: July 23, 2013 at 3:49 PM / IP Logged

Thanks

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