A:AnswerYes, the cable will provide a permanent power connection to your dash cam. When plugged into the OBD-II port, the dash cam will be directly connected to the vehicle's battery. This allows the dash cam to utilize features like parking mode, which requires continuous power.
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A:AnswerHello Scott,
Thank you for your question!
Unfortunately this cable is not compatible with the iQ. You will only be able to use it with the powering cables included in the box.
Let us know if you have any further questions!
-The Nextbase Reviews team
A:AnswerHello Mario,
Thank you for your question!
Yes, the OBD Power Cable is also compatible with the 522GW & the 322GW models.
Let us know if you have any more questions and we'll be happy to answer them.
-The Nextbase Reviews Team
A:AnswerHello Junior,
Thank you for your question!
On average, our Series 2 Dash Cams use approximately 300mAh (Milliamp Hours) of power while turned on, recording and charging, 200mAh while in standby mode (charging) and around 100mAh in standby mode (fully charged).
The average modern car uses between 50 and 85 mAh on its own with nothing plugged in, but of course, plugging in additional electronic devices will increase the overall power consumption. The Nextbase Hardwire Kit, The OBD Hardwire Kit, and the 12V Power Cable (supplied in the box) have been designed to cut power to the Dash Cam if the car battery drops below 11.2V.
If the automatic cut-off kicks in (to protect the car battery), but you don’t drive the car for some time after this occurs, your car may still naturally keep consuming power, which in a worst case-scenario could leave you with a flat battery. The same thing can occur if your car hasn’t been driven for an extremely long time, with no Dash Cam, or other electronic devices plugged in.
If your vehicle is in frequent use, this shouldn’t present a problem, as your car battery is being topped up every time the vehicle is driven, meaning your vehicle can be left for days on end with no issue.
It is impossible for us to give any definitive statements on how long the battery will take to run itself down, as the Automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS) varies so widely and some manufacturers have far more sophisticated BMS than others.
Please consult your vehicle manufacturer if you would like to know more specifics regarding the BMS and average power consumption of your vehicle.
Let us know if you have any further questions!
-The Nextbase Reviews Team
A:AnswerHello,
Thank you for your question!
No, I'm afraid that this power cable won't work with the Piqo camera.
This is the correct OBD Cable for the Piqo: https://nextbase.com/piqo-quick-connect-obd-cable/
Let us know if you have any further questions!
-The Nextbase Reviews Team
A:AnswerHello,
Thank you for reaching out. Thank you for your question! Most OBD ports on vehicles have a permanent power source, even when the vehicle is off. If your vehicle’s OBD port remains powered when the engine is off, our OBD power cable should work just fine. Let us know if you need any further assistance!
- The Nextbase Reviews Team
