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Wiring for dashcam from the overhead console

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CheemsMcGoober88, Nov 27, 2022.

  1. Nov 27, 2022 at 12:17 PM
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    I'm trying to wire a 5v power supply inside the tss box as well as install a switch on it for my dash cam. Does anyone know which wires I should pull the power from?
    (edit, I decided to wire it from the overhead console. Any info on which wires to use from the wiring harness would be appreciated.)
     
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    might be easier to just buy the adapter and install a switch onto it
     
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    Curious, why would you want to turn it off?
     
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    I want it wired to constant power so it can run while I'm parked but also want it on a switch so it's not on for extended periods of time draining the battery.
     
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    Now to find a wiring diagram for the overhear console
     
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    I was going to say that I'd avoid messing wit the TSS box. It seems like quite a high risk system to try and pull power from.
     
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    Indeed, doesn't seem to be much room in there either.
    Overhead console it is.
     
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    Ok so I tested the wires assuming the upper right hand wire with the black stripe is the ground. The two pins marked in red are when I'm getting constant 12v with the vehicle off.
     
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    I wired it to the overhead console harness and added a switch. Everything works fine so far. I also have a rear camera that I'll wire in the future. I'm thinking of pulling the wire straight back in the headliner instead of along the threshold.
    https://youtu.be/igsOmzw6YO8
     

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