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ChriSS · 09-12-2012, 01:05 AM

Hey guys i have a 2012 SS/RS/M6, and i bought a "CarCam" it is a in car DVR Dash cam . I would like to have the Cam running all the time even when the car is off, but the battery on the cam only lasts about an hour so i was wondering if there is a way to have it plugged in to the power socket and have it always getting power? At the moment they power turns off when the car turns off.

Second. yesterday and again today when i try to lock the car with the key fob it will not lock so i thought that it maybe my Key fob so i used my spare and the car still would not lock. both times i had the Dash cam running. I was wondering if the lock problem could be connected to the cam being plugged in ?

And third. Tonight again with the dash cam plugged in and running, I was driving home from going out to eat with my girlfriend and the DIC said that i had low pressure in my rear driver side tire so i switch over to the tire pressure menu and for that side all i see is "--" for tire pressure. i was like great just what i need a Flat at 11 o clock at night on a dark road. i pull over check the tire and it looks fine i get back in the car and press the "ok" button and then the reading returns to normal.

Could all these things be linked or is it just a coincidence? thanks for the the help.

YEAH post 69

lol ok now that that is over with lol

SD2011SS · 09-12-2012, 02:23 AM

Connect it to the cig adapter in the center console, apparently that one works even with the car off??

DMC1805 · 09-12-2012, 03:47 AM

Do you have an aftermarket head unit?

DMC1805 · 09-12-2012, 03:56 AM

If you have an aftermarket head unit with a scosche kit, check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752

K32 Camaro · 09-12-2012, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD2011SS

Connect it to the cig adapter in the center console, apparently that one works even with the car off??

Nope.

My guess is gremlins...

Or this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMC1805

If you have an aftermarket head unit with a scosche kit, check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752

Sir Nuke · 09-12-2012, 06:19 AM

ChriSS, to get power to the dashcam when your car is OFF, you will need to wire it directly to a KEYED Power source, a lot of us have hardwired our radar and gps units this way.....and NO, the lighter sockets do not stay on when you turn the car off.

CRAP.....WHAT WAS I THINKING!! I shouldn't post before I have had a cup of coffee! lol

THe only sourse in the cabin is teh homelink that is HOT at all times.....

1SSFever · 09-12-2012, 06:34 AM

Chris I think you have some problems unrelated to the dash cam as well.

The TPMS sensor and keyless locking problem are probably things you might ask the dealer to check into, after all the car is under warranty. I just hope they can duplicate the problem. I have a 2012 SS, sometimes my passenger door doesn't lock with the remote, but they can't get it to do it in the shop.

The Stig · 09-12-2012, 06:56 AM

The only constant on 12v source inside the cabin is the HomeLink buttons. It is directly wired to the battery. That's how I wired my dash cam.

ecko04 · 09-12-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

ChriSS, to get power to the dashcam when your car is OFF, you will need to wire it directly to a KEYED Power source, a lot of us have hardwired our radar and gps units this way.....and NO, the lighter sockets do not stay on when you turn the car off.

Incorrect. That's actually the opposite of what he wants to do. A keyed source of switched accessory power, turns off when the key is not in the ignition or accessory position. What he wants is a 12v constant power source. The problem with this is the car cam will create excess current drain (>150mA) and may kill the battery if it sat overnight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

The only constant on 12v source inside the cabin is the HomeLink buttons. It is directly wired to the battery. That's how I wired my dash cam.

The only? Not true. In fact, the homelink would definitely not be where he needs to source his constant power due to the amperage rating and current draw for the car cam. As stated before, I don't recommend it but there are many other sources of 12v constant; such as the radio harness and the white plug (pin 2 & 3) of the BCM.

I wouldn't do it because you'd be jump starting your car much more regularly. If you must do this, use a female cig socket adapter, go to the BCM and use an in-line 10 amp fuse.

However, I would avoid doing this. I haven't looked up the power consumption on the car cam but if it isn't designed to work with the vehicle off, you'll be adding a load to the vehicle's electrical system that wasn't there. While the vehicle is not running, there is nothing charging the battery. Adding that additional load could potentially drain the battery beyond its starting point.

ParisTNDude · 09-12-2012, 09:05 AM

If it was my car, I would simply pull the plug on the cam and see if the symptoms go away, or am I missing something?

babytiger · 09-12-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

If it was my car, I would simply pull the plug on the cam and see if the symptoms go away, or am I missing something?

BAZINGA

ChriSS · 09-12-2012, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the feed back guys i have been taking out the dash cam when not in use to see if i will have the door lock problems again. i just thought it was odd that it started when i started to use the cam. and for the tire pressure i im going to run it for the week and see if it does it again next Friday i plan to get the oil changed at the dealer (free change) and i will ask the guys there to look at it.

09-12-2012, 01:05 AM	#1
ChriSS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black and IOM Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 109	A Few questions Hey guys i have a 2012 SS/RS/M6, and i bought a "CarCam" it is a in car DVR Dash cam . I would like to have the Cam running all the time even when the car is off, but the battery on the cam only lasts about an hour so i was wondering if there is a way to have it plugged in to the power socket and have it always getting power? At the moment they power turns off when the car turns off. Second. yesterday and again today when i try to lock the car with the key fob it will not lock so i thought that it maybe my Key fob so i used my spare and the car still would not lock. both times i had the Dash cam running. I was wondering if the lock problem could be connected to the cam being plugged in ? And third. Tonight again with the dash cam plugged in and running, I was driving home from going out to eat with my girlfriend and the DIC said that i had low pressure in my rear driver side tire so i switch over to the tire pressure menu and for that side all i see is "--" for tire pressure. i was like great just what i need a Flat at 11 o clock at night on a dark road. i pull over check the tire and it looks fine i get back in the car and press the "ok" button and then the reading returns to normal. Could all these things be linked or is it just a coincidence? thanks for the the help. YEAH post 69 lol ok now that that is over with lol

09-12-2012, 02:23 AM	#2
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 542	Connect it to the cig adapter in the center console, apparently that one works even with the car off?? __________________

09-12-2012, 03:47 AM	#3
DMC1805 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103 View My Garage	Do you have an aftermarket head unit? __________________ I gather my energy by feeding on the life-force of children.

09-12-2012, 03:56 AM	#4
DMC1805 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103 View My Garage	If you have an aftermarket head unit with a scosche kit, check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752 __________________ I gather my energy by feeding on the life-force of children.

09-12-2012, 06:19 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	ChriSS, to get power to the dashcam when your car is OFF, you will need to wire it directly to a KEYED Power source, a lot of us have hardwired our radar and gps units this way.....and NO, the lighter sockets do not stay on when you turn the car off. CRAP.....WHAT WAS I THINKING!! I shouldn't post before I have had a cup of coffee! lol THe only sourse in the cabin is teh homelink that is HOT at all times..... __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 09-12-2012 at 08:26 AM.

09-12-2012, 06:34 AM	#7
1SSFever Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home Posts: 280	Chris I think you have some problems unrelated to the dash cam as well. The TPMS sensor and keyless locking problem are probably things you might ask the dealer to check into, after all the car is under warranty. I just hope they can duplicate the problem. I have a 2012 SS, sometimes my passenger door doesn't lock with the remote, but they can't get it to do it in the shop.

09-12-2012, 06:56 AM	#8
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	The only constant on 12v source inside the cabin is the HomeLink buttons. It is directly wired to the battery. That's how I wired my dash cam. __________________

09-12-2012, 09:05 AM	#10
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	If it was my car, I would simply pull the plug on the cam and see if the symptoms go away, or am I missing something? __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

09-12-2012, 10:47 PM	#12
ChriSS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black and IOM Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 109	Thanks for the feed back guys i have been taking out the dash cam when not in use to see if i will have the door lock problems again. i just thought it was odd that it started when i started to use the cam. and for the tire pressure i im going to run it for the week and see if it does it again next Friday i plan to get the oil changed at the dealer (free change) and i will ask the guys there to look at it.