REDTIGER Dash Cam OBD Hardwire Kit Power Cable Type USB C Port,10FT 12V-24V to 5V,for Dash Camera, Low Voltage Protection

It was so utterly simple to install. This works on hybrid cars, which many (most) power cords do not support. This cord worked, but it should be about 12” longer. I couldn't hide all the cord because it was too short. I installed a Vantrue dash cam in an NX300h. The installation was tidy, simple, and quick.I tried to use several cords that tapped into the fuse box. None of them worked in a hybrid car. One of the cords did have a warning that it wouldn't work on electric or hybrid cars. I spent way too much time working to debug the issue and I never figured out what was wrong. The positive tap was hot, and the ground was strong.

After trying two different hard-wire kits that are supposed to work via being plugged into the cabin fuse panel, I was nearly ready to do something drastic like running a wire directly to the battery. I'm still unsure why those other kits didn't work, it may be some strange compatibility issue with my 2024 Hyundai Venue.Thankfully, after looking at other options I came across these kits to plug directly into the OBD port. This was the first I had heard of these, so I researched and watched many videos from mechanics and other experts on using the OBD port for accessories like this, and there seemed to be a general consensus that it's safe.One of the more insightful reviews said if you're going to use this type of cable, make sure you only get one that is connecting to the power pins of the OBD port. Unless your dash cam or other accessory specifically requires data access, it's best to only use the power pins and not risk sending errant signals to the system.Upon inspection of the RedTiger product pictures, it appears to only use the power pins. So I took the chance, got this, plugged it in, and to my immense delight my dash cam powered to life! I ran various tests with the camera and cable to make sure that parking mode and all the other features of the camera worked as intended and to my satisfaction everything is working. So, I can verify this cable works perfectly with my ROVE R2-4K DUAL Dash Cam.After that it was only a matter of hiding the cable in the trim and running it down to the OBD port under the dash. I found this very easy and didn't have to drill or otherwise modify my car to install it. I just had to pry the trim back enough to slip the cable in and push it all back into place. I then used some double sided tape to secure the meter box of the cable to the underside of the dash and zip tied the excess cable in place around the mounted box.

Got these to hide my car camera cords instead of having the cords dangling. Extremely easy to install both front and rear cables. Totally hidden. Well with the money spent

Was the perfect solution for me. I have a 2015 Chrysler 200 and on my particular vehicle there were no ACC fuses in interior fuse box so fuse tap was useless unless I ran it through fire wall to outside fuse box, For some reason my car didn't match any fuse configuration I found online or in my manual.VIOFO dash Cam voltage cutoff for parking mode is found inline on the hardwire kit and cuts the circuit to dash cam if voltage drops below setting, so needed a solution that did same. There are generic OBD II kits out there but I was leery of them so went with name brand This was the perfect choice. as it has a type C connector and same voltage output as VIOFO hardwire kit. Functions superbly. Cuts off voltage when reaches setting. Powers camera In normal and parking modes properly. Just FYI your OBD port doesn't usually go to sleep right away so may be 5 minutes or more before it switches to parking mode. Not been a issue.I also like that the voltage is displayed in the power module so you can see voltage. Didn't put a voltage meter on car but it matched my cars voltage display on dash readout.For those reading online blogs that are leery of OBD II power options and sending bad signal to computer, the 2 OBD II connectors that I have used, this one and Blackvue's, only have power pins. They DO NOT connect to the data pins.In Summary This worked great for my particular setup and car. Hope this helps

The media could not be loaded. I hope this review helps others. I was on the verge of giving up with this version and getting the fuse hardwire set until I did this one thing. I reset the settings I created and formatted the card. I do not know if one or the other or both helped, but after doing that, I went to the setting and could do parking mode. This is evident by going to thw settings and being able to access it as well as there being a "P" at the top middle of the camera screen when returned to the camera. So if your camera is still saying you can't do parking mode, perform those steps. My specific issue was that parking mode would not actually engage. When your car is off, the camera should shortly (within a few mins, my car takes about 3 mins) have a ACC text box pop up then the screen should go black. While the screen is black, the blue and blinking red should be going still (see video). That is parking mode. This should only engage when the car is off. I noticed that when I open doors, cut on accessory mode, and my battery mode of my car, parking mode does not disengage. Meaning the screen stays black with the lights on. The screen comes back on only when I start my car. This is how it should be. I have a 2018 Ford Taurus btw which is a newer car. I also noticed that when loop is set to 1 minute it worked. Then I started my car, changed it to 5 mins, cut my car off and waited, it did not cut off. So I started my car and changed it back to 1 min loop, cut it off, and it worked. Then I did the same for 3 min loop and then back to 5 minute loop. Which all worked fine. So potentially you may not have to resest it all again. Just change it to 1 minute loop, give it a go then try to change the loop higher after that. I hope this helps because I was going to give up! 4 stars for the difficulty it caused me.

Does not work with 2025, 2026 equinox. Will power the camera but will not shut off when vehicle is turned off.