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Xndless · 06-05-2016, 10:26 AM

I have a dashcam that I would like to run all the time when I am not in my car, but when I turn the car off the sockets lose power, and the dashcam turns off.

HadA68 · 06-05-2016, 10:41 AM

You'll need to wire it straight into the fuse block. I used a tap-a-circuit on the fuse for the trunk release. It's always powered. Realize that you will drain the battery if you do not use a power monitor like PowerMagic pro. This will allow you to set a limit to turn the camera off after a set time and if the battery voltage drops too low.

*mlee* · 06-05-2016, 10:58 AM

Pop out this 4 prong Relay and replace it with a Jumper (this jumper only fits one way catercorner across).
Your 12v receptical on the console will remain hot. Also, anything connected to the two 20 amp spare fuses (#17 & #18) next to it will remain hot as well.

I believe Diode Dynamics carries these jumpers for a couple bucks.

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spyderbuddy · 06-05-2016, 11:02 AM

Any one ever think about a Powered outlet in the
Trunk. Say in case u wanted to pump up a tire.

Xndless · 06-05-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Pop out this 4 prong Relay and replace it with a Jumper (this jumper only fits one way catercorner across).
Your 12v receptical on the console will remain hot. Also, anything connected to those two 20 amp spare fuses next to it will remain hot as well.

I believe Diode Dynamics carries these jumpers for a couple bucks.

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I am assuming this will make both 12v sockets live? the one in the console and the one by the shifter?

Is anything else affected by removing the relay and installing the jumper?

Thanks!

EDIT: I can't find that part on diode dynamics. What is the correct name of the part?

*mlee* · 06-05-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Xndless

I am assuming this will make both 12v sockets live? the one in the console and the one by the shifter?

Is anything else affected by removing the relay and installing the jumper?

Thanks!

EDIT: I can't find that part on diode dynamics. What is the correct name of the part?

No, this will not make the one inside the console hot.

I also looked on their site and didn't see it but I'm pretty sure the guy who gave me mine gets his there. I will double check with him. He's getting me a different one that makes the one inside the console hot because my radar detector is connected to one of those 20 amp fuses and I don't want it on all the time. I need one hot for a wired GoPro.

Xndless · 06-05-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

No, this will not make the one inside the console hot.

I also looked on their site and didn't see it but I'm pretty sure the guy who gave me mine gets his there. I will double check with him. He's getting me a different one that makes the one inside the console hot because my radar detector is connected to one of those 20 amp fuses and I don't want it on all the time. I need one hot for a wired GoPro.

My dashcam is hooked up to the one inside the console, so I would need to have that one be hot all the time as well.

*mlee* · 06-05-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Xndless

My dashcam is hooked up to the one inside the console, so I would need to have that one be hot all the time as well.

Here you go.. http://sjmautoprod.com/5th-Gen-Camar...rt-Jumper.html

Xndless · 06-05-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Here you go.. http://sjmautoprod.com/5th-Gen-Camar...rt-Jumper.html

Ouch, $30 CAD. Either way, I really need it, so ordered! Thanks!

*mlee* · 06-05-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Xndless

Ouch, $30 CAD. Either way, I really need it, so ordered! Thanks!

Ughhhh that sucks. But if it makes you feel any better shipping was 9 bucks for me.

EDIT: I found these guys had it with cheaper shipping. https://nightowlleds.com/console-fus...r?search=jumpe

CreeperRS · 06-05-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Xndless

I have a dashcam that I would like to run all the time when I am not in my car, but when I turn the car off the sockets lose power, and the dashcam turns off.

I wouldn't do that, it may cause your battery to drain. I would look at something like this https://www.blackboxmycar.com/collec...link-battery-b
this won't drain your battery.

HadA68 · 06-05-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CreeperRS

I wouldn't do that, it may cause your battery to drain. I would look at something like this https://www.blackboxmycar.com/collec...link-battery-b
this won't drain your battery.

^This.
You can also use
https://www.blackboxmycar.com/produc...c-pro-blackvue

But I would not just plug the camera into a port that has 12 volts constantly. You are asking for trouble.

Pete M · 08-31-2016, 05:27 PM

Will the jumper cause the battery to drain just sitting there, or only if I have something plugged into the 12v port by the shifter?

Xndless · 08-31-2016, 05:54 PM

I installed mine a couple months ago, and it's working great. My battery doesn't die or anything.

I ordered this one http://sjmautoprod.com/5th-gen-camar...rt-jumper.html

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HadA68 Drives: 2012 SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South NJ Posts: 46	You'll need to wire it straight into the fuse block. I used a tap-a-circuit on the fuse for the trunk release. It's always powered. Realize that you will drain the battery if you do not use a power monitor like PowerMagic pro. This will allow you to set a limit to turn the camera off after a set time and if the battery voltage drops too low. __________________ 45th anniversary mods: CAGS delete, SW muffler delete, JBL shorties, Solo cats, strut tower brace, clutch/brake reservoir separation kit, Tick clutch bleeder, DRL harness, LED DRLs, elite catch can, ZL1 front grill, VTC, Rotofab CAI, blackvue dash cam, hurst billet plus 2, Eibach lower springs Ans anti-sway bars, Koni struts, tuning by DynoSteve 1969 corvette L46 coupe: ... Mostly stock Past cars: 1967 corvette L79 coupe 1999 corvette FRC 1968 camaro RS

06-05-2016, 10:58 AM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,629 View My Garage	Pop out this 4 prong Relay and replace it with a Jumper (this jumper only fits one way catercorner across). Your 12v receptical on the console will remain hot. Also, anything connected to the two 20 amp spare fuses (#17 & #18) next to it will remain hot as well. I believe Diode Dynamics carries these jumpers for a couple bucks. __________________

06-05-2016, 11:02 AM	#4
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06-05-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
Xndless Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 37	How to make the 12 volt socket always powered? I have a dashcam that I would like to run all the time when I am not in my car, but when I turn the car off the sockets lose power, and the dashcam turns off.

08-31-2016, 05:54 PM	#14
Xndless Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 37	I installed mine a couple months ago, and it's working great. My battery doesn't die or anything. I ordered this one http://sjmautoprod.com/5th-gen-camar...rt-jumper.html