What is this connector for?

[mwooly]

I am going to install a dash cam with a rear window camera. I think I'll go with the Rexing V5 and the plug and play rear camera.

Any way, I have been looking for any easy to access 12DVC power source that is switched on with the ignition. I found this unused connector behind the rear crew seat. The brown wire is relatively large-gauged and is 12VDC, switched. It is part of the same harness that feeds the amplifier. Its location is convenient because it is easy to get to and it allows me to run the wire from the dash cam to it along the headliner along with the wire that will connect the rear camera to the dash camera. This seems a lot easier than trying to snake the power wire down a pillar, through the dash and to the OBDII or through the fire wall to the fuse box.

Before I do this, I want to make a sanity check. Anyone know what this connector is used for? Will using it cause an an issue?

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[RCR001]

Sure,, just plug anything u want in there I'm sure it will be fine, then tell the dealership what u did so they can say that's fine too! That way your warranty will be updated...

 

[mwooly]

Sure,, just plug anything u want in there I'm sure it will be fine, then tell the dealership what u did so they can say that's fine too! That way your warranty will be updated...

Thanks. I am sure you're right. It should be fine. The dash camera draws only 200mA and the rear camera has to draw less than that. So, probably less than 5W in total.

 

[RCR001]

That was meant to be sarcasm!!! I wouldn't plug anything in there , modern electronics have to many sensors to screw with , run a new wire !

 

[jabrego]

don't know what that connector is for. Try tapping into the power to the rear view mirror, that's what i did. I used https://www.dongartechnologies.com/product/ford/ . Works great turns off and on with the truck.

 

[mnstang]

don't know what that connector is for. Try tapping into the power to the rear view mirror, that's what i did. I used https://www.dongartechnologies.com/product/ford/ . Works great turns off and on with the truck.

He was talking about tapping into power for the rear view camera. Im sure you could figure out a way to run a wire all the way from the rear view mirror to the rear of the cabin though.

 

[jabrego]

He was talking about tapping into power for the rear view camera. Im sure you could figure out a way to run a wire all the way from the rear view mirror to the rear of the cabin though.

Yes, that's what I did. Took me less than 5 minutes to run/hide the wire from the front windshield to the rear window. No risk of voiding any warranty... as long as your dash Cam doesn't use more than 2amps.

 

[mnstang]

Yes, that's what I did. Took me less than 5 minutes to run/hide the wire from the front windshield to the rear window. No risk of voiding any warranty... as long as your dash Cam doesn't use more than 2amps.

What cam did you use? Just curious as I want to get a 2 cam setup.

 

[jabrego]

What cam did you use? Just curious as I want to get a 2 cam setup.

I actually went with a Rear view mirror dash cam.
https://www.amazon.com/PORMIDO-Mirror-Detached-Parking-Monitoring/dp/B08CXGMDR4

I have it turned on all the time and use it as my rear view mirror. It records the front and back. see thread https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/dashcam-review-vantop-h612.2189/post-32838

 

[mnstang]

I actually went with a Rear view mirror dash cam.
https://www.amazon.com/PORMIDO-Mirror-Detached-Parking-Monitoring/dp/B08CXGMDR4

I have it turned on all the time and use it as my rear view mirror. It records the front and back. see thread https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/dashcam-review-vantop-h612.2189/post-32838

This is a slick setup! Ive always thought that Ford should incorporate a live view rear view mirror like Ram does.

 

[jabrego]

This is a slick setup! Ive always thought that Ford should incorporate a live view rear view mirror like Ram does.

yes, you get a better view of the rear traffic. Passengers in the back row will no longer block your view.

This is a slick setup! Ive always thought that Ford should incorporate a live view rear view mirror like Ram does.

No more back passengers blocking your view. Lariat guy, you might also like what I added to my bed https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/my-lariat-bed-accessories.2376/

 

[mwooly]

don't know what that connector is for. Try tapping into the power to the rear view mirror, that's what i did. I used https://www.dongartechnologies.com/product/ford/ . Works great turns off and on with the truck.

Thanks. I bought the adapter on Amazon.

 

[Doyouevenboost]

Apparently Ford doesn’t know what it is either..

 

[Blue Beast]

Apparently Ford doesn’t know what it is either..

Do all F150's have this wiring? Don't have a subwoofer, looking at adding one, it would be easy if the wiring is already there.

 

[Bryan Simon]

Apparently Ford doesn’t know what it is either..

Power sliding window?