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Old 10-09-21, 08:59 PM
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Anyone know where to tap switched power from the overhead console to hardwire a dashcam?
Anyone have the wiring diagrams to a 2013 GS350?
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I used this Dongar Technologies connector. But he isn't making them fast enough to keep them in stock.

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try this. They tapped into the rain sensor.
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Originally Posted by N0b0dy
Anyone know where to tap switched power from the overhead console to hardwire a dashcam?
Anyone have the wiring diagrams to a 2013 GS350?
TIA
If you really get stuck, search my post history,l as I put details up. It was one of the early ones.
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Thanks for the video, TXcoupe. I was able to use the rain sensor for the mirror tap.

Thanks everyone.
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Originally Posted by N0b0dy
Thanks for the video, TXcoupe. I was able to use the rain sensor for the mirror tap.

Thanks everyone.
what did you use to tap into the rain sensor?
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I tapped the rain sensor on mines. It's similar setup on my GS. This is from the RX.

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do you happen to know where to get the dongar mirror tap? both link in the description shows out of stock
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do you happen to know where to get the dongar mirror tap? both link in the description shows out of stock
I purchased from Amazon. It's a hot item so get when you see it. https://dongar.tech/ links to amazon also.
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yea, i dont know how long i have to wait, but i got this instead.

USB 5v Invisicords (mini/micro, for GPS/Dashcams)
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Originally Posted by TimGSs
yea, i dont know how long i have to wait, but i got this instead.

USB 5v Invisicords (mini/micro, for GPS/Dashcams)
what options do you have to select like “micro sized pin” also is it just as easy as plugging the prongs into the ground and power and the dash cam will turn on and off with the car
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i got the micro sized pin option, there arent much room to work with if you are trying to tap into the rain sensor plug, pin does fall out if you dont use zip ties it secure it to the sensor wires.
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Originally Posted by TimGSs
i got the micro sized pin option, there arent much room to work with if you are trying to tap into the rain sensor plug, pin does fall out if you dont use zip ties it secure it to the sensor wires.
do you need the fuse? And did you use rain sensor as well
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i did not add the fuse option, yes i tap into the rain sensor
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Dongar Technologies gives great customer service too. I had a problem with the adapter and they sent me a new one with an apology.
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