2024 Prius LE dash cam power How To?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by AtomicRyan, Jan 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM.

  1. AtomicRyan

    AtomicRyan New Member

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    Hey guys, my son has a 2024 Prius LE without an auto dimming mirror. I recently bought him a Viofo A229 dash cam and am looking for a DIY on how to hardwire this thing. The car does now have an auto dimming mirror, so unfortunately we can’t piggy back off the mirror power.

    Anyone aware of a DIY article for tapping into the fuse box of these cars? I know the basics off this and could certainly spend a few hours experimenting and figuring it out, but would like to save time and follow someone else’s lead.

    You guys know of anything?
     
  2. RandyPete

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    page 23 of The Prius Prime/Maintenance manual/2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prius Prime Repair Manual/Accessories Install/SMART LED AMBIENT LIGHTING (SET-AI-3672-D).pdf included in the maintenance manual thread
    Complete Gen 5 (2023+) Repair Manual Available | PriusChat
    includes this info about two unused power connectors in the front console under the shifter knob area. Info about how to access this area is also provided. The instructions are for installing a smart amber lighting kit, but do disclose these two power sources. This might help you, or not.
    To view the the full doc, you might want to get the document from the provider as directed in the thread noted above. Its a terra bite zipped file, needs a good unzip program to view it.
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  3. Perfectpacman

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    You can buy a FiTDVR especially for the Prius.

    You don't need a dimming rear view mirror, it attaches to the harness for the camera and power feeds under the mirror housing.
    The kit is fantastic. I've included a picture of it here and it powers my camera (5v) and my auto dimming mirror (12v)
    The housing pushes down towards the dash and there's a small plastic bit that simple slots in to cover the mirror arm. Once the harness is plugged in, just push the excess cable within the housing and use a small cable tie if necessary. Have patience with the replacement of the housing. It needs to be flat against the screen and slid upwards to engage the red clips.
    Just takes a couple of goes.
     

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  4. priusdriver223

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    Hey there, there are couple fuses underneath near your pedals, you can tap into one of those and just tuck the wire alongside your dash and up to the mirror area. Cheers!