Menu toggle

Warranty restricting hardwire dashcams

rukks76

rukks76

PCGB Member
Member
Hi There,

I've just become the owner of my dream 911, its a 2011 Carrera GTS Coupe. I'm stepping up from a 2007 987 Cayman S in which I have a various bit that I added including a dashcam. My new car has a Porsche extended warranty and understandably they are quite picky about covering what's done to the car under warranty that they don't fit themselves which is fair enough. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with dashcams using the cigarette lighter socket as power? I'd preferably like one front and back but I'm concerned about their power consumption as I want both front and rear, any recommendations or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Hardwired how.? Mine is in a spare fuse at in the fuse box. Takes about 5 mins to remove should I need to take it into the dealers.


they would moan on a 111 point check about it but a regular claim. If you went into with a filed gearbox they won’t blame the dash cam. If you go in and "I get weird warning lights on” they might have a different view.


figure out how it’s wired and see if you easily reverse it.



sorry - just read your post again. Pick a spare fuseway (c2 if it’s not 4wd) and wire into that with a piggy back connector or a spade connection with fuse into. Into a 12v to 5v usb transformer and you are done. Minutes to remove.
 
Hi there and congratulations on your new motor!

If it's plugged into the cigarette lighter socket you will be fine, unless there is an electrical issue connected to the socket.

I have a 991 and Cayenne, both under warranty and Porsche have no issues with them in the car.

One is now fitted to a fuse socket in the fuse box (unofficially connected by a Porsche main dealer) and its fine.

I would suggest if you take the car in with an electrical issue just remove it first... Just in case.
 
I will test it out with the cigarette lighter first then move to the spare fuse socket suggestion, didn't consider that, nice and easy to get at, great suggestions. I don't usually drive every day, today was the first day i didnt drive it, i dont need an excuse to to be honest ive put a few hundred miles in it in less than a week its so good, better than i imagined in fact. Anyway, when i settle down to my normal routine the battery should be fine for a few days with 2 cams running right?
Cheers
 
OK, if using the lighter socket - just unplug it when you leave the car.

If wiring to the fuse box, some fuses are permanently live and some are live with the ignition on.... Use the latter so you will have no battery drain. Unless, you have a dashcam that looks for parking collisions for instance then you have a dilemma!
 
If you're going to hardwire it via a piggy back fuse, then you'll have the choice of finding one which is permanently on or switched with ignition. If you want one on all the time to catch hit & run, potential break in, etc, then consider looking for a power supply with a minimum voltage sensor. This will disable the dashcam if the voltage drops below a set amount & should help to reduce the chance of a flat battery. If you trawl amazon you should find some which will work with your dashcam.

Unrelated, but the other thing you might want to be mindful of is many dashcam's &/or their power supplies can interfere with DAB radio reception. This can be true of the more expensive branded ones too. So I'd suggest trawling forums, & reviews for any comments related to dab reception for the models you are considering.
 
Hey, interestingly I've found a 1volt battery which can hold a charge for the dash cam while the car is off potentially for over 24 hours maybe more depending on detections, and it fully charges in about 45 mins when the car is on. I'm sure there are more of these things around so will keep an eye out. The fuse spur is the way to go, don't really want wires hanging around especially not in the cigarette lighter port.

Regards
Rukks
 
That’s interesting. So I assume you wire fuse spur to battery and battery to dashcam.


got a link to it ?
 
I was considering the Thinkware U1000 front and rear cam with this batt pack using the spur
 
looks good. comes at a price but Depends on your use case of how long you leave the car in situation where it could play a part and it only has to work once I guess to make its money back.


worth considering.


 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top