What type of pin connector does the rear view mirror have?

[amanwithaplan]

Hi,

I'm looking to install a dashcam in my 2021 Expedition Platinum, but I'd like to avoid splicing if possible. I came across this adapter (linked by another user in this forum), and my brother uses a similar setup in his car, so with that said, does anyone happen to know what type of pin connector the rear view mirror uses? Thanks for your time.

Dongar Classic — Plug & Play Dash Cam Power Adapter | 18W USB-C

The original mirror tap dash cam adapter. 18W true USB-C output (5V/9V/12V) through your auto-dimming rearview mirror. Plug & play with 400+ vehicle-specific harnesses. No cutting, no fuse tap, no splicing. 3-year warranty.

dongar.tech

 

[LazSlate]

Hi,

I'm looking to install a dashcam in my 2021 Expedition Platinum, but I'd like to avoid splicing if possible. I came across this adapter (linked by another user in this forum), and my brother uses a similar setup in his car, so with that said, does anyone happen to know what type of pin connector the rear view mirror uses? Thanks for your time.

Dongar Classic — Plug & Play Dash Cam Power Adapter | 18W USB-C

The original mirror tap dash cam adapter. 18W true USB-C output (5V/9V/12V) through your auto-dimming rearview mirror. Plug & play with 400+ vehicle-specific harnesses. No cutting, no fuse tap, no splicing. 3-year warranty.

dongar.tech

Went down that road and most of the time the easy way is not the best way. Problem is good dash cams have a power and a acc. I have owned many dashcams where you cut the power the last video file get corrupted as it did not shut down correctly. hence the red power and yellow acc. I ran 2 harnesses (one for cam the other for detector) along the pass side to the pass side fuse box. Was gravy.

 

[amanwithaplan]

Went down that road and most of the time the easy way is not the best way. Problem is good dash cams have a power and a acc. I have owned many dashcams where you cut the power the last video file get corrupted as it did not shut down correctly. hence the red power and yellow acc. I ran 2 harnesses (one for cam the other for detector) along the pass side to the pass side fuse box. Was gravy.

Thanks for the reply and advice. I think I'll go the fuse box route. That said - which fuses did you tap for power and accessory?

 

[Bonk]

bottom left fuse in the passenger kick panel will be switched with ignition. check you manual on which fuse that is and validate with a voltmeter as needed.

This works well for dash cams using miniUSB power

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