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Powering devices when engine is turned off. (2017 Gen 4 Prius)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by plucas, Jun 15, 2018.

  1. plucas

    plucas Junior Member

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    Hello,
    Is there a way to power my kdlinks Dashcam and ZUS tire sensors when the car is turned off? I know this topic may have been talked about before. If so, can you give me the link to that suggestion.

    Thanks

    Phil
     
    #1 plucas, Jun 15, 2018
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    sorry, no. you would have to add a dedicated 12v battery large enough to handle the total draw for the time required.
    the prime 12v isn't robust enough, and the car has to be in ready for the hybrid battery to keep it charged, and the engine to charge the hybrid battery.
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 15, 2018
  3. ChapmanF

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    Do you have figures for the current draw of your devices, and how long you expect the car to sit unpowered?

    What is a ZUS tire sensor, and what does it do for you while the car is off?

    -Chap
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Jun 15, 2018
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    alanclarkeau Senior Member

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    This would be better asking on the Gen 2 (or is your 2008 a Gen 3) FORUM, owners of those cars would have a better idea than Gen 4 owners - there have definitely been articles on this question.

    Or <SEARCH> using Dashcam as the search parameter.
     
    #4 alanclarkeau, Jun 15, 2018
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