FreqFace Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Hi. I've got a Mk8 on order after my old Fiat was written off after being rear-ended. Anyway, after that I've decided to invest in a dashcam, but before I buy one I need to know - does the new Fiesta keep power to the socket when the ignition is off? Thanks. Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG97 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but, it does not no. If you want constant power, hard wiring would be the way to go but then you should ensure you have some form of voltage cut off set up if you plan to keep the camera running when the car is off. What camera are you planning on getting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreqFace Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks. I actually don't want constant power, that was my concern, getting a dashcam and then it draining the battery while I'm away from the car. I just want to plug it in and forget about it! As far as which cam I'm looking at, probably this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wide-Angle-Supercapacitor-G-Sensor-Recording-Dual-Port-Black/dp/B075T8H9XJ/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523210072&sr=1-6&keywords=aukey+dash+cam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG97 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Fair enough, looks like you've got a setup ready in that case! That looks like a fairly good deal to be honest, 1080 recording and a wide view angle, good choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddieboi Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 With my 2008 plate fiesta the cig socket power would turn off once engine was off. Generally it’s a good idea to disconnect the power cable anyways when not using the dash cam. Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiexen Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, FreqFace said: Hi. I've got a Mk8 on order after my old Fiat was written off after being rear-ended. Anyway, after that I've decided to invest in a dashcam, but before I buy one I need to know - does the new Fiesta keep power to the socket when the ignition is off? Thanks. Sean. I had front/rear dashcams dealer fitted before I collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Eddieboi said: Generally it’s a good idea to disconnect the power cable anyways when not using the dash cam. Why's that? It's not exactly practical to unplug a hardwired one each time you're leaving the car. It's no different to being plugged into a 12v outlet, it's all just tucked away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddieboi Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Why's that? It's not exactly practical to unplug a hardwired one each time you're leaving the car. It's no different to being plugged into a 12v outlet, it's all just tucked away.They mentioned it was a socket powered dash cam not hardwired [emoji106]Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeman_pro Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Just use a Fuse Piggyback. Plug in into the fuseboard under the steering wheel (LHD) https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1PC-For-Car-Auto-New-Style-ATM-Fuse-Adapter-tap-Double-Circuit-Adapter-Holder/32651680620.html?src=google&albslr=225409778&isdl=y&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&source={ifdyn:dyn}{ifpla:pla}{ifdbm:DBM&albch=DID}&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=494-037-6276&isdl=y&albcp=664365076&albag=32654332494&slnk=&trgt=68684682745&plac=&crea=nl32651680620&netw=g&device=c&mtctp=&gclid=CjwKCAjw-6bWBRBiEiwA_K1ZDamOJv2nTgExWtknVAYQG1WkrljhrM0yUg34dMxWK_R_R8pBLlUK0RoCQ5oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreqFace Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 20 hours ago, Luke4efc said: Why's that? It's not exactly practical to unplug a hardwired one each time you're leaving the car. It's no different to being plugged into a 12v outlet, it's all just tucked away. Do you know what the best fuse to use to hardwire it so it turns on and off with the ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, FreqFace said: Do you know what the best fuse to use to hardwire it so it turns on and off with the ignition? I've always used the rear wiper. Should be a 20Amper you can use a piggy back fuse holder on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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