do i need to add a relay for a dash cam?
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Topic: do i need to add a relay for a dash cam?
Posted By: radkonn
Subject: do i need to add a relay for a dash cam?
Date Posted: July 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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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Posted By: radkonn
Date Posted: July 22, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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?
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM
You will not need a relay.
Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: July 22, 2013 at 9:46 PM
How much current does your camera need?
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Kevin Pierson
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
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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Posted By: radkonn
Date Posted: July 23, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Thanks
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