Connecting Car Camera to 12V Socket with Ignition Control: 2001-2008 Voyager Tips & Solutions

Question

I have a problem connecting my car camera. The voltage is constantly supplied to the car lighter. When I connect the camera, it records all the time and I would like it only to record while driving (when the ignition is on).
I was thinking about some voltage sensor that if it exceeds 13V then it turns on the lighter. Or are there any better patents? I will add that I have a Voyager from 2001-2008. Anyone already done this?

japycz321 · Accepted Answer

The easiest way is to find the power supplied when the ignition is turned on in the radio power cube.

Pedros050 · Answer

Hello. I propose to make a lighter + 12V power supply after the ignition switch, i.e. the voltage only after turning the ignition switch in the ignition position.

Freddy · Answer

What car, what camera exactly? Fairies have a day off yet

_jta_ · Answer

I was thinking about some voltage sensor that if it exceeds 13V then it turns on the lighter. It can be done - maybe for example on TL431, PNP transistor (probably medium power) and several resistors. What are the camera's power requirements (voltage, current)? The advantage of using a cigarette lighter socket is that you can assemble the system in the plug (if there are no problems with cooling), without interfering with the installation of the car.

Paszczak22 · Answer

You have to read with understanding - I wrote that the car is Voyager and as for the camera, I would like every camera to work the same. If I get bored and buy a better one, I would like it to work after turning the key. Added after 5 [minutes]: All in all a very good idea. I have a non-factory radio and I have very easy access. It is very possible that I will make an additional socket behind the radio inside the building in this way, in this way I will gain a lot on the aesthetics and save the socket for charging the phone while driving. I will fight on the weekend.

Anonymous · Answer

The recorder in my car is connected yes.

The switch in position II the recorder works "after the ignition"
The switch in position I recorder works "non stop"
The switch in position 0 the recorder is turned off. Everything discreetly hidden.
You can also less aesthetically, but the principle is the same.

I installed it so because in life it is sometimes necessary to record, sometimes recording is not recommended, and removing and plugging the plug while driving distracts the driver.

Freddy · Answer

You set the appropriate options in the camera menu

Paszczak22 · Answer

I changed the car. In the new current in the socket is after turning the key. best regards

[Solved] Connecting Car Camera to 12V Socket with Ignition Control: 2001-2008 Voyager Tips & Solutions

Post #1

Post #2

Post #3

Post #4

Post #5

Post #6

Post #7

Post #8

Post #9

Didn't find an answer? Ask Artificial Intelligence

Topic summary