greengate
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How can I supply 12 volt outlet for a dash cam in my 13 Leaf SL?
I spliced mine into the map lights power supply near the rear view mirror.Phatcat73 said:I took it from the rear view mirror.
How did you do this?garsh said:I spliced mine into the map lights power supply near the rear view mirror.Phatcat73 said:I took it from the rear view mirror.
Phatcat73 said:I took it from the rear view mirror. I also recommend this clamp.
http://www.amazon.com/AmorTek-SnakeMount-Mirror-Different-Suitable/dp/B0102CK1BS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448144990&sr=8-2&keywords=Dash+cam+mount
garsh said:IIRC, I followed the instructions here to get access: link
Then figured out how to lower the whole plastic part. That gave me access to the wires. I figured out which wires supplied +5v, then waited to see which one no longer supplied +5v after leaving the door open for >10 minutes. That's the supply you want.
Some of us hate have cables running up and around the dash. Clean and tidy is IMPORTANT to me.powersurge said:Am I missing the obvious?
powersurge said:I use a high drain electric blanket in the winter to save on using the heater/ ac that covers both driver and front passengers. I would also like to have a plug for a second electric blanket for the rear passengers..
SO, I am going to wire a good gauge wire directly from the battery with a 20 amp inline fuse. I will route it through the firewall, under the center of the carpet (or above) so that there will be a strong 12v outlet for the rear. With a dedicated 12 v line from the battery (with fuse), you could do anything....
powersurge said:Am I missing the obvious? There is a cigarette lighter accessory cable that plugs into the cigarette lighter and doubles the plug into two female 12v plugs... This one would be the best because the cigarette lighter has the biggest fuse (I think 15 amp) to handle a bigger drain than other places. PLUS - You do not have to disassemble or cut anything.... (SOMETHING I HATE TO DO ON ANY CAR). VERY IMPORTANT>>> You have to make sure that this double plug cable is rated for higher amps. I bought a cheap plug doubler or tripler, and the wimpy wires were only for about 5 amps, and the adapter got fried with a high drain... For example, I have a plug-in electric blanket, and it uses a bit of amperage, while a phone charger or camera uses very little.
greengate said:powersurge said:Am I missing the obvious? There is a cigarette lighter accessory cable that plugs into the cigarette lighter and doubles the plug into two female 12v plugs... This one would be the best because the cigarette lighter has the biggest fuse (I think 15 amp) to handle a bigger drain than other places. PLUS - You do not have to disassemble or cut anything.... (SOMETHING I HATE TO DO ON ANY CAR). VERY IMPORTANT>>> You have to make sure that this double plug cable is rated for higher amps. I bought a cheap plug doubler or tripler, and the wimpy wires were only for about 5 amps, and the adapter got fried with a high drain... For example, I have a plug-in electric blanket, and it uses a bit of amperage, while a phone charger or camera uses very little.
Well..not being a smoker and having had no need for a cigarette lighter outlet..and looking around and not seeing one anywhere in my'13 SL..I started this thread..Yesterday I found an outlet on the wall behind underside of the bottom of the front panel!!
Problem solved, but that leaves me with one question. Why would one want 5 volt supply? The unit I am think ing about buying has a 12 v power cord and it can also be energized via USB cable. Am I to assume if one supplies the power via a USB cable the unit will run on 5 volts or is there a 12 volt supply also in the wires leading to rear view mirror?
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