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Direct wiring for DashCam / other devices

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by fiz, May 26, 2024.

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    In my old Citreon car I was able to take connection from a fuseboard near Passenger side for DashCam etc. There were wiring diagram and videos for such connections.

    For Prius 3rd gen, I am not having much luck finding the information. Can you point me to the appropriate content please?
     
    #1 fiz, May 26, 2024
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    There's a fuse box right in about the same location just above your left knee and a left hand drive car is a fuse box that you could find plenty of wiring to wire whatever it is your wiring.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, May 26, 2024
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    You can use a multimeter to check voltage when the car is off (fuse is always powered) and only powered when ignition is on.

    For ground I just used a random bolt that goes into the metal body in that footwell area and have had no issues so far. Just make sure it is out of where your feet will be so you don't accidently rub or wear down the wire.

    I shared some pictures and details of my dashcam install here: Vantrue N4 Pro dash cam hardwire front and rear | PriusChat
     
    #4 amarino, May 28, 2024
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