V50 Electrics : - Wiring phone & dash camera to the same 12v

MrRich · Nov 19th, 2012, 13:42

I currently have my phone wired up in the car directly to the 12v line that powers the cigarette lighter. I'm considering wiring up my dash camera in the same way to the same socket, would this likely blow a fuse? Would there be any merit it wiring up the camera to the rear passenger socket instead?

subaqua · Nov 19th, 2012, 13:57

depends on what the current draw for the items are. Just looked at the iphone charger and its rated at 1A , the dashcam i used to have pulls about 500mA so i think its likely you will be fine.

Volvorforlife · Nov 19th, 2012, 18:32

If you can put the camera up at the top of the windscreen you could use the power for the sunroof.

Clan · Nov 19th, 2012, 18:38

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Originally Posted by subaqua

depends on what the current draw for the items are. Just looked at the iphone charger and its rated at 1A , the dashcam i used to have pulls about 500mA so i think its likely you will be fine.

yes will be fine , there is a 15 Amp fuse in line that is 180 watts of power ..

mikealder · Nov 19th, 2012, 18:39

If you intend running wires up the A pillar take care when taking the trim off as some of the cars have airbags fitted behind the trim - Mike

MrRich · Nov 20th, 2012, 11:14

Thanks a lot for all the advice! Confident to go for it now and I'll be very careful not to disturb any airbags!

Ninja59 · Nov 20th, 2012, 11:29

just watch if it is anything like the C30 a pillar trims there are some retaining ties holding it in which makes things fun.

Nov 19th, 2012, 13:42	#1
MrRich Junior Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2019 18:39 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sheffield	Wiring phone & dash camera to the same 12v I currently have my phone wired up in the car directly to the 12v line that powers the cigarette lighter. I'm considering wiring up my dash camera in the same way to the same socket, would this likely blow a fuse? Would there be any merit it wiring up the camera to the rear passenger socket instead?

Nov 19th, 2012, 13:57	#2
subaqua Master Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2019 15:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London	depends on what the current draw for the items are. Just looked at the iphone charger and its rated at 1A , the dashcam i used to have pulls about 500mA so i think its likely you will be fine. __________________ Diver, Cyclist, Volvo driver. Cymraeg ac yn falch

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Volvorforlife Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 19:20 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands	If you can put the camera up at the top of the windscreen you could use the power for the sunroof. __________________ 11reg C30 2.0 R-design 12reg VW Touareg 3.0Tdi Escape 62reg C30 T5 R-design 62reg Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE

Nov 19th, 2012, 18:39	#5
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	If you intend running wires up the A pillar take care when taking the trim off as some of the cars have airbags fitted behind the trim - Mike

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MrRich Junior Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2019 18:39 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sheffield	Thanks a lot for all the advice! Confident to go for it now and I'll be very careful not to disturb any airbags!

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Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	just watch if it is anything like the C30 a pillar trims there are some retaining ties holding it in which makes things fun.

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