OBD2 Power Adapter DANGEROUS? (Is it safe to use the OBD port for power?)

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Should you be afraid of using your OBD2 Port? Should you avoid using an OBD Power Adapter? Can it damage your car? Link to ODB power cable below:
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Safe to Use?
3:35 How the Adaptor Works
6:00 How the OBD Port Works
9:10 OBD2 Pinout
10:54 Potential Dangers
12:25 Final Thoughts
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@richardkluesek4301 Год назад

As an active mobile tool distributor for 40 years, 1967 to 2007, and selling scores of OBD2 diagnostics and having a few thousand customers and about 100 associates in the business, have never personally heard of a foreign object debris or any other cause of any issue with from installing an OBD plug in device. Right now I'm in the process of installing a dash camera and that brought me to this channel's videos about alternative methods of installation and ways of connecting power. I'm inclined to use an OBD power adaptor for a clean neat installation that enables optional disconnect of the equipment with minimum disturbance of panels and insulation strips, on my vehicle this can be done from the top of the dashboard and under the carpet by the pedals. Thanks for the good information.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome richard! and thank you for sharing your experience with us to, it is definitely helpful, Cheers!

@richardkluesek4301 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun There always have been experts in the business disseminating bad, even false information. Its a reassuring pleasure to get input from someone who knows of what they are presenting and have the proof to back it up while teaching us something of value not previously known. Like your explanation about the pins on the OBD plug not all being active and selectively deployed by different manufacturers. And that the insurance companies would not get involved with something hazardous to them or their clients. Many thanks.

@Superman-xr1oh 8 месяцев назад

@@richardkluesek4301Scotty Kilmer made a RU-vid short once saying to never leave devices plugged into your OBD2 port because it can cause a bunch of problems with your car, lol. That guy is so out of touch with modern cars now.

@richardkluesek4301 8 месяцев назад

@@Superman-xr1oh I'm not a tch or a mechanic and research to find the best correct answer. I installed the car camera with a suction cup mount on the left side of the windshield where I can reach it to work controls and laid the cable flat and neat from the cigarette lighter up the dash and along the pillar. Excess is wrapped around the handle on the spotlight. This way it can be rotated, and when not on the road dismounted. Where i am the interior can reach temps upt to 110 degrees while parked.

@oscarrox 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant, I'm considering using a constant power cable for a dash cam. Now I know a bit about what the OBD port is used for. Very clearly explained, with schematics, that's the way to do it.

@AlexAutoFun 11 месяцев назад

Thanks oscarrox, glad to hear it helped, Cheers!

@JB-mj1mo 2 года назад

Brother, as always, you've gone above and beyond! You presented a potential problem, a hypothetical situation, and explained why there is such a small risk, if any, for these aftermarket gadgets to cause issues in our cars. Crazy to see how many people on IG, YT, etc are overnight google mechanics and electrical experts! As I've mentioned before, I am an installer out of Orange County, CA, I have been using some of the products that you recommend, including these OBD power cables and I have only encountered 1 manufacturer that didn't play nice, BMW. I have been following you from another profile for quite some time. I created this profile to relearn a few things and watch some of your informative videos. I'm sure glad people like you exist to explain the why's and how's to most common folk.I hope to catch you soon at a show out here in SoCal. Be safe and keep ROCKIN'!

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Thanks JB! yeah I think there is a lot of misinformation out there and people just take it at face value. Even I make mistakes when it comes to dash cams LOL (and like you I deal with car electronics on a daily basis!) so I like to say trust but verify! lol

@PonsoPilato1552 Год назад

I just recently installed my dashcam and I use obd power cable for it.

@ANSNify Год назад

Can you please elaborate on the part BMW didn't play nice? I was planning on using this connector for my car.

@arashsaharkhiz5885 Месяц назад

BMWs are crap. Most unreliable car ever @@ANSNify

@earlkoropatnick1928 Год назад

Thank you, you've answered all my questions about the OBD 11 usage.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Earl! glad to hear this helped!

@honeybeehelper-1 Год назад

This is EXCELLENT. You missed your calling, professor!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you Larry!

@markscott3372 Год назад

This was totally awesome. You explained that perfectly. Thank you.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome! and thank you Mark, I appreciate it, Cheers!

@ralphhross 10 месяцев назад

Super video, thank you. Nice presentation and very smooth camera work. I did use one of your other videos to get my Nextbase GW522 dashcam installed easily (I only mention it so others may know that yes it does work off the OBD switch with the mini-USB. I chnaged vehicles and I didn't want to use the cigarette lighter again and didn't want to route the cable in the headliner and A-pillar past the glove box and etc. It worked out great and so far I'm keeping the switch in the non-surveillance setting.

@AlexAutoFun 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Ralph!

@MShaafi 2 года назад

Thanks Alex that was so useful information. I have purchased same obd adapter which you inspired me from your previous video . Thanks for the information

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

You're welcome SHAAFI MEDIA! glad to hear it helped my friend!

@highland6439 Год назад

Great video! I just ordered one from Amazon today for my arifayz q3 dash cam that I also just ordered! I do have 2 lighter outlets in my 08 Caravan but now I can use them for other gadgets! I did see your first video about using the obd2 and that's when I ordered it, Thank you!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome, glad to hear it helped Highland 64!

@computeralex92 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your great video and giving me the idea how to get power to my dashcam. Did you ever had issues with such adapters in combination of wireless key systems? It seems that in special cases or specific car models such adapters produce so much "noise" that the communication between the wireless key and the car electronics gets interrupted etc.

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome Alexander! Regarding issues with wireless systems, nope I have not experienced any. Remember the OBD2 power adapter is just a standard step down voltage adapter similar to the ones that the dash cams come with (cigaretter lighter plug style) it's just packaged to interface to the OBD2 connector as opposed to cigaretter port of the car. So the EMI or RF noise generated by this adapters will be about the same (likely negligible based on the number of power adapters I have tested while reviewing many different car accessories such as dash cams) Hope this helps, Cheers!

@targipgadponson5674 2 года назад

I appreciated this video showing how not all pins are being connected to by this particular power supply and also the potential for a short due to manufacturing errors. Have you ever looked into the security issues with various OBDII connected devices? The insurance dongles definitely do connect to the computer and often add Bluetooth and Wifi (and occasionally cellular) which is another concern than just potential power problems. The customer service department of a car manufacturer advised me not to use an insurance dongle because of all the potential problems and I've found it interesting ever since what stories could be out there of how these OBDII devices went wrong.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Targip! glad to hear it helped! regarding the insurance dongles if we look at them from strictly a potential for problems then I would assume the probably is low, remember the folks behind insurance companies have experts behind the scenes calculating risk. If the dongle damages your car or causes an issue that affects the car or you then there is liability for your insurance company. The risk is there but it must be so low they consider it acceptable to issue the dongle out. That being said running an insurance dongle brings up questions of privacy and can be a double edge sword for drivers that like to drive aggressively or beyond legal limits. So the dongle may have the opposite effect and not save you money but cost you money! lol

@targipgadponson5674 2 года назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the reply. I consider myself a fairly safe and responsible driver and the privacy aspect still bothered me. I read an analysis of how the insurance companies process risk based on the dongles and one criterion was time of day, night time driving indicating higher risk. As I worked nights at the time it seemed unfair. There's also the hacking aspect since the devices are wireless gateways to the computer. As for the risk equation the insurance assumes if a dongle damages a car's electronics, I see what you mean but based on general experience, insurance companies can also be good at denying responsibility for claims. I can't imagine the frustrating run around one could possibly get trying to have them accept their device fried a car's computer. I'd be fascinated to learn if there were any real life stories that informed the car manufacturer I talked to to advise against them. Interesting all around to me since it's cars and security. I just found your channel last week and have enjoyed it.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

@Targip Gadponson Yep, very good points! especially with new cars all being equipped with Bluetooth and WIFI (on the same canbus systems as the rest of the car systems) it can be scary with hackers out there. But yeah, I would definitely listen to the car manufacturer's recommendation, especially if there is a warranty issue down the road!

@Delmar829 Год назад

Outstanding explanation. Thank you so much for the great work.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thanks Delmar829!

@johnpeligrino5314 Год назад

wow! Great video. Good Job! I suspected the plug wasn't using all the pins to connect the dashcam, even though thousands of people think the dashcam is reporting speed, location, etc. to big brother. Kudos!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you John, Cheers!

@VK-zt6sw Год назад

Amazing review - thank you very much!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome V K! and thank you! 😊

@RJVB 9 месяцев назад

Hi, I found your video researching trickle chargers that connect to the OBD port, in my case as an aux power supply while I change my main battery. This taught me that there is probably little risk if wired correctly (and how to check for that) but what are your thoughts on this kind of use? If only 3 pins are needed (2, in fact) one does wonder why these aftermarket systems don't suppress then pins they don't need?

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

Hi RJVB! Ah interesting, yeah I can see a trickle charger tapping into the port via the power wires, same principle as the power adapter but the flow being reversed to charge the battery as opposed to pulling power from it. Regarding why extra pins are present is that OBD2 does not fully use the connector body or a collar like most connectors to keep the connector in place (it's a non-locking collar), instead it's more of the combination of the female and male connector bodies surfaces interacting when mating and the contacts (pins and sockets) themselves being mated for retention force. Which means unfortunately that leaving out the active pins on a OBD2 connector may significantly reduce it's holding force and may lead to the connector to wiggle off or come off easily. That being said some OBD2 connectors (depending on the device) do omit un-used pins and either supplement the OBD2 connector with a spring clip to increase mating and un-mating forces and sometimes no clip at all. Cheers!

@richeyrich6855 Год назад

Incredible video! I can't thank you enough for this video you have created and the help and answers you have provided! I would like to ask you a question if I may? I am buying a Thinkware U1000 and the Blackboxmycar Powercell 8 Battery mainly for the use of the parking mode features. Does this ODB2 Power Adapter work in conjunction with the Thinkware U1000 and the Powercell 8 Battery? I am trying to keep the hookup clean and avoid using the hardwiring kit. Thank you in advance!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Richey! ah good question, Thinkware does have their own OBD2 adapter (their dash cams work on 12V vs the 5V that dash cams normally use) here is the adapter amzn.to/3n83x0g and this one amzn.to/3lpOa2c (this one is a smart version of the OBD2 adapter, video on this adapters coming!) however if you still want to run if off a battery, this is the Thinkware battery pack amzn.to/3bnExj6 it's actually cheaper too than Powercell. Hope this helps!

@samidesousa 7 месяцев назад

What a great video! Very informative and clearly explained. I've just purchased two Garmin dash cams (66W to the front and Mini 2 to the rear window) and have been researching for hours the best way to power those two. I'd want to avoid hardwiring. After this video, I now have the confidence to use Garmin's constant power ODB cable. Do you know if I can use the Parking Guard mode with that, perhaps with the 24-hour or always-on option? When not driving, I only want to have recordings of incidents, such as someone walking by or bumping into the car. Any experience using it with the Toyota Corolla TS Hybrid?

@AlexAutoFun 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Sami! Ah regarding parking guard on the Garmin Dash cam with their OBD power cable, I have not tested either, however it is likely that their adaptor functions similar to the generic OBD power adapters. Here is my video where I explain how those work and their potential uses for park monitoring ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@samidesousa 7 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you Alex for a quick reply! After spending more time researching, I think I will try to find a suitable 3rd party battery pack to power the dash cams instead of taking the power directly from the car's 12V battery.

@AlexAutoFun 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome!@@samidesousa

@raymuniz113 Год назад

I appreciate this info very much. I just bought myself a dash cam (the Vantrue N4) and the hardwiring option to the fuse box is not possible due to the fact that none of the 4 fuse holders they provided fit my Ford Edge’s fuse box slot. My only choice left if I want the park mode option is the OBD wiring. I started researching about this option and read many negative comments that stated that this connection would drain your battery or that it could damage it. So I feel more at ease now after watching this video because you really went into all the details meticulously and your comments seem to make sense. Well appreciated.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Ray! glad to hear it helped. And here is another video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qzw9yUYN7zo.html where I show how to swap out the fuse taps to fit different fuse sizes (I believe the Edge uses Micro2 you can get here amzn.to/3yZiJkN and Micro3 amzn.to/3u8PHyI ) Hope this helps!

@raymuniz113 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun Hey Alex! I just subscribed to your channel because you simply have a way of explaining everything in such a simple, clear and concise manner. Furthermore you take your time to explain how to use the tools needed properly. No one does that bro! You rock! The situation I’m having is very particular. Although I already sent for the OBD I still prefer the hardwiring option to my car’s fuse box. Like I mentioned to you previously I received 4 fuse holders in the hardwire kit, These fuse holders or fuse taps (as you refer to them) come already with a fuse installed and an empty slot to place in your car’s fuse. The particular problem I’m having is that I can’t insert the fuse holder or tap into the empty slot of my fuse box, although I was able to insert my car fuse into the empty slot of the fuse holder. I compared my car fuse to the fuse tap, and the prongs of the fuse tap are slightly wider than my car fuse. I also removed the fuse that came installed in the fuse tap and compared it to mine and it was also slightly wider. The problem is the housing and the prongs being slightly wider that it simply cannot be inserted in the empty slot of my car’s fuse box empty slot. I had read some comments in the Amazon page for the Vantrue hardwiring kit that some people were successful in inserting the fuse tap into the empty slot of the fuse box by shaving the edges of the fuse tap (what I understood is the metal prongs) Another comment stated that you needed to file down the plastic housing as well. I file down both the prongs and the plastic housing to no avail. I wasn’t able to fit the fuse tap into the empty slot of the fuse box. This problem appears to happen only to the Fords brand because the people who commented on the Amazon page all owned Fords. So I clicked on the Amazon link you provided in your previous response but the fuse taps for sale there are basically the same ones already included in my Vantrue hardwiring kit. I don’t know how these other people who owned Fords were able to do it. So there, I’m giving you material for your next blog. Thanks bro!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@raymuniz113 Hi Ray! awesome welcome aboard! ah yes I totally know what you are talking about and yep it happened to me too on a Ford lol Typically the blade distance is not a problem as the contacts on the car are on only on top and bottom of the blade not on the sides so wider blade spacing is not that critical however the plastic body of the fuse tap prevents you from being able to engage the contacts since it won't fit with modification. Some fuse taps do have slightly wider plastic bodies, the ones I linked are the slimmest ones I have found but still required me to shave each end of the plastic edges to get to fit, you can actually see it on my other video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zbxYA4VhuT8.html how the fuse taps have been modified (ends shaved off, which I hid with some electrical tape lol)....

@raymuniz113 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun So Alex, I wanted to know how far do you shave the plastic off. Because if you go too far you’re basically gonna remove the wall from the sides of the fuse slot. And the second question is if once you shave off the plastic from the body does this shaved off part of the body goes deeper into the fuse slot, because remember there’s one side that can’t be shaved.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@raymuniz113 Hi Ray! yep the amount that I shaved off varies depending on the fuse tap kit being used (as mentioned earlier some look almost identical but have slightly larger dimensions) and depending on the dimension of the fuse slot being inserted into (which can also vary depending on the vehicle). But yes the answer to your 2nd question is that at some point if the entire side wall is shaved off the contact will be exposed and the fuse tap becomes very delicate now since it has lost some structure. Normally installers will decide which is less work and more secure either to shave fuse taps or to tap into the wiring directly coming from the fuse box avoiding using fuse taps all together. Hope this makes sense, cheers!

@wl6279 Год назад

Great explanation, good job, much appreciated. I’m looking to buy the Ring car cam

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you W L!

@MARKEHONG Год назад

I agree, totally safe because i've been using this for 3 years now. i learn it from your video. thank you.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Mark and thank you!

@mvirdi2333 2 года назад

Hi 👋 very helpful information ℹ️ Thanks 🙏

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi M Virdi! and you're welcome!

@kamaladeviroldan6744 Год назад

Excellent explanation. Thank you.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Your welcome Kamaladevi Roldan and thank you for watching!

@glen8449 Год назад

Great video. Thanks for explaining.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome GLEN ! glad to hear it helped, Cheers from California!

@RoboNurse84 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! My wife and I have recently purchased our first vehicle and I wanted to have a dash cam with parking mode installed from day 1. I had no qualms about using a fuse tap kit to make this happen but my wife was reluctant because she read that this can sometimes cause dealers to no longer acknowledge a warranty; and we did opt for an extended 10 year/200k km one, and have yet to pickup the car. 😬 Now I feel much better knowing that there is a middle road and both of us can get what we want! 😁 And you’re right, some car insurance companies do offer a discount if a customer plugs a telemetric device into their OBD port for 24h monitoring, which I think wouldn’t be much difference than having a dash cam plugged in using low-power mode when in parking mode. Again, thank you! I have definitely subscribed to your channel and I look forward to learning more. Great video!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Matthew and welcome to the channel!

@waseemanbar1377 Месяц назад

Awesome, thanks so much for explaining, i was afraid to use obd ,but after your video, it's clear😊

@AlexAutoFun Месяц назад

You're welcome Waseem!

@jackwhitman9278 Год назад

Thank you very much for this video!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Jack!

@rawskinbeyer 11 месяцев назад

There can be several solutions at different production and use levels: 1. for the manufacturer to remove all unused pins at all or replace them with non-conductive plastic dummy pins in the first place; 2. for the manufacturer to overlay exposed pin backs with a non-conductive layer of plastic between the chip and pins; 3. for the end user to do the above-mentioned removal, replacement, or overlaying procedures. (OR abstain from plugging anything potential dangerous into the "brain" of your car while there are several other solutions: cigarette socket, USB, fuse box, external battery, etc.)

@AlexAutoFun 11 месяцев назад

Great ideas man, you are onto something (While I have not had issues with mine or all the OBD2 tools I review, since I plug so many devices into my OBD2 port with the same risk level, I specially like the idea on non-conductive pins) And here is my hardwire install video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uZp95NbNlmM.html if looking to avoid using the OBD2 port. Cheers!

@cl4s2013 2 месяца назад

@@AlexAutoFunanything that comes from reputable manufacturers should be safe. One time i bought a cheap diagnostic dongle on ebay under or around $6. It almost fried my car. I no longer buy anything like that cheap and on ebay.

@masknn 4 месяца назад

I thought you were just an car guy but you are either an electrical engineer or researcher. Busted. Great job on the video.

@AlexAutoFun 4 месяца назад

LOL! Very close my friend and thank you!

@vicc6744 7 месяцев назад

Damn good explanation sir- I was looking for a way to power my dashcam in my new F150- thanks

@AlexAutoFun 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome and thanks Vic!

@borg386 28 дней назад

Hi Alex! Thanks for this informative video. My question is, if you have " 2" separate dashcams. Is it OK to connect one cam with this connector and the other cam connected with a hardwire kit? Thanks for any answers!

@AlexAutoFun 28 дней назад

You're welcome Bud! Ah yes the OBD power adapter is independent of a hardwire kit being being installed, so yes both could be run. Cheers!

@JBGecko13yt 10 месяцев назад

Great Explanation!

@AlexAutoFun 10 месяцев назад

Thanks JB!

@Rung_Tings_Rude_Bwoy Год назад

Respect...Love your content..Gracias...

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thanks Jose! Saludos desde California!

@xsirfr1958 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Do you happen to know why the OBD-II port has 2 ground pins, #4 = Chassis GND, #5 = Signal GND? My guess is Chassis GND is for +12V power return, while #5 is for signal return path. In your switched OBD-II plug, I see they are shorted together. But how are these 2 grounds connected on the car side?

@AlexAutoFun 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Ah yes the reason it's technical in nature, I'm not an EE but will try my best to explain, if you look at the SAE-J1962 standard, pin 4 is for ground as provided by the chassis of the car (for current draw as in SAE J1978). Pin 5 is a signal ground as in a ground reference for transceivers and test equipment but with consideration to noise contributions and node-to-node voltage offsets (basically a clean ground that is more free of noise than chassis ground). Now here is the kicker, some cars combine both 4 and 5 on the connector side and some keep the connections independent (which in my opinion is the correct way so the plugged in device can decide if it's needs separate grounds or to join them) If you check your car's service manual and wiring schematics it should show how your vehicle is using pin 4 and 5. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@MadManDan-MMD 6 месяцев назад

Very informational, thank you.

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome MadManDan!

@Gladiator12350 9 месяцев назад

Very useful video. I have ordered Thinkware U3000 that has obd cable inside the box. However, the obd cable has 8 pins. Can this obd cable be harmful to the car?

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome Gladiator! Ah yes as explained on the video, most OBD2 power adapters may be fully populated as far as pins however most of the time only the power pins are connected like the adapter as shown on the video. Cheers!

@Gladiator12350 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, but actually thinkware obd cable actually uses other pins. For example, when I open car's door, the dashcam triggered to be in driving mode.

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome! yeah there are so many OBD2 adapters out now, it's almost overwhelming considering they use to be some what rare back in the days. I may make a couple more teardown videos on them if can get my hands on some samples, stay tuned. Cheers! @@Gladiator12350

@nirnudelman9991 Год назад

you have great video's, i have a Hyundai ioniq hybrid 2021 does the obd2 is o.k for the car....and can i leave it on surveillance mode all the time? bought

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you Nir! I would refer to your car's electrical schematic if you want to check the pin out of the OBD2 port. Regarding leaving the adapter on, it actually has two settings which I cover in more detail on the original video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@sxpress 3 месяца назад

Another great video, thank you!

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

You're welcome Sxpress and Cheers from rainy California! 🌧☔😀

@lwc_j 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your video. I've ordered an aftermarket (HUD) head up display on yesterday which need to connect to the obd2 port. Today, I've watched your video and I'm not sure should I use that Head up display or not. You make me worry about, is it safe to use it or not...

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome Jason! And yes this video will help you decide if it's safe to use your OBD port. And here are my other videos showing you how to use a HUD ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z-m_ez2a8o4.html (full review) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b2JXMQyU-24.html (side cameras and backup radar) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QyMqe7gDfFk.html (OBD2 add on) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YToLU4Z0aWU.html (fitment) and low cost HUD ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QEgP4ma8VUg.html Cheers!

@404notfound..... 3 месяца назад

What you said makes a 100% sense and put my mind at ease because I'm buying a hardware - kit thank you.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 404!

@mindylee1520 Год назад

Wonderful explanation!! Do you believe the power draw (specifically a dash cam) will affect the battery/car the same as a regular power port? I love the idea of using this method for power as I recently broke my normal cord and need to replace. One thing I would mention in a video is that the power is always on, if you don't want a dead battery switch it off everytime you turn off the engine! That being said I love the idea of being able to record for a few minutes with the engine off. Thank you!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you Mindy! Ah yes here is my original video showing how the adapter works ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html it has built in low battery protection (to avoid draining your battery) and has two modes of operation which I cover on that video in detail. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@djbmw1 Год назад

On some vehicles simply having a device plugged into the port will keep certain modules 'awake/alert' as they assume the device thats plugged in is a scan tool. This can result in a dead battery when the device itself didnt comsume any power - rather some of the car systems never hybernated.

@mindylee1520 Год назад

@@djbmw1 I have a 2010 accord, I went ahead and got this exact model and I haven't had problems.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@djbmw1 Hi djbmw1! Yep! while I have used my OBD2 adapter for over 4yrs now in a newer vehicle, what you are describing is very true and I seen it on some newer cars (specially on hybrids) where either the OBD2 will keep a module on or the car will turn off power to the OBD2 port or the car will detect the draw on the OBD2 port and throw a MIL for battery. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@randybauer2998 24 дня назад

If you want the camera to work in in the parking mode . You need power to it all the time . Turning off the adapter defeats the purpose of hardwiring it in the first place

@petelopez5826 Год назад

Will this activate parking mode on a dash cam since it is not hardwired in? I’m trying to decide between this or the hardwired kit. Awesome video.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you Pete! Ah yes the OBD adapter will not enable true park mode. However in some cases it can be used to monitor the car will parked, here is video where I cover this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@arshiaabbasi4920 Год назад

Wow, such an amazing video! Learned so much from it. Are OBD2 EXTENSION CABLES also "okay" to be used on a vehicle? Thanks!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome Arshia! Glad to hear it was helpful. Ah regarding OBD2 extension cables, if I recall correctly there is no provision on the SAE-J1962 standard against or for extension cables. That being said extension cables (and Y splitters) seem to be common in the automotive repair industry, some equipment seems to be unaffected by the use of them and some are more sensitive where the won't work well with an extension or a Y splitter. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@arshiaabbasi4920 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you so much for your reply 🙏🏻 Have a nice day ✌🏻

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@arshiaabbasi4920 You're welcome!

@SalvatoreAliperti Год назад

Grazie per il video e la spiegazione ottima. Sto per ricevere una Vantrue E2 e ho acqusitato un cavo Vantrue USB C-type OBD Hardwire e verificherò quali PIN sono collegati. Hai esperienza con questo marchio o con questo cavo? Buon 2023 a tutti

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Salvatore! Ah nope, I have not reviewed the Vantrue OBD cable, please let us know if you do like and if it's work ok. Cheers from California!

@polestar707 Год назад

Awesome video!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Thank you summerblue! I appreciate that Bud! 😁

@thinkingmonkey3290 3 месяца назад

Very clear explanation. Thank you. Now I know the risks involved.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

You're welcome and thank you thinkingmonkey!

@thinkingmonkey3290 3 месяца назад

@@AlexAutoFun I am concerned about hard-wiring a dash cam and if they would void the warranty if I do so. Car makers should provide a safe/dedicated option to connect to a power source for dash cams, like the OBD port with fuse.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Definitely agree, that would be nice!

@ismailkhan7755 3 месяца назад

Hi, thanks for info!! Do you think can I use N3 dashcam with Dash Cam OBD Hardwire Kit, Dash Camera USB Type C Hardwire Kit with OBD Power Cable for Dashcam 12-24V to 5V/3A with Low Voltage Protection 24h Parking Surveillance/Acc Mode for Dashcam, GPS or Radar on Toyota Highlander hybrid 2020? I’m just worried about before affects it!!! Thank you…… hope you answer

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

You're welcome Ismail! Ah unfortunately I'm not familiar with the N3 or it's power requirements. However here is another video where I show you how to identify the power requirements of a dash cam ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--hGu8KZLaZ4.html Cheers!

@lukewadel3675 2 года назад

May I also ask, if I already have another device (a little HUD2 from Scoche) drawing a bit of power from the OBD 2 plug, but with a pass through for more devices, would there be any reason for me not to plug the dash cam power cord that you recommended into it, beyond the small risk that you described in this video? Should I get someone in the know to test the quality and quantity of the electrical signal being passed through before I "risk it"? Thanks for considering if you have time.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Luke! ah good question the OBD connector is typically designed to handle larger loads than what the OBD adapter will pull (The amperage requirements are also described in the J1962 standard) however the implementation is still dependent on the car brand you have (what size of wire they used, what fuse size they used etc.) that can limit the maximum amount of power that you can pull from the OBD connector (basically your fuse will blow when you exceed this) Hope this makes sense my friend!

@lukewadel3675 2 года назад

@@AlexAutoFun It does make sense. Thank you! :)

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

@@lukewadel3675 You're welcome!

@TheCzechmate007 Год назад

If anyone is worried about potential "damage" or "hacking" of their OBD port, you can always ask certified electrician to remove all the unused pins from the connector. For the power supply, you really only need two, max three pins mentioned in the video.

@User-is2kf 10 месяцев назад

Can you tell me which pin is being use for dashcam I would like to know

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

Hi! I show the pins being used in the video, Cheers!

@Tupeutla 9 месяцев назад

you can move the data bus pin and make you own adapter , but the hackers now detect the CAN bus on any pins ... best it to cut the bus somewhere

@PersonalUseChannel 5 месяцев назад

The seller probably watched this channel and decided to modify the plug. It now has only 3 pins connected.

@samjwhang Месяц назад

Hi Alex, i decided to get the obd adapter (has a switch for acc and surveillance mode) for my dash cam. I just had a question. Is it okay to drive my car with the surveillance mode on instead of the acc mode?(Like forgetting to switch to acc mode before driving)

@AlexAutoFun Месяц назад

Hi Sam! Ah good question, here is my video where I show how the adapter works and including it's 2 modes ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@monti409 Год назад

Could you add this n conjunction with a Blackvue lithium battery so as to charge the independent battery for your dashcam. Thx

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Manvet 67! nope unfortunately out of the box the Blackvue lithium battery pack only supports charging via cigarette lighter socket or via hardwire but maybe one day they will add a OBD2 option. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@bennylloyd-willner9667 Год назад

While I don't see the need to draw power from the OBD port (I don't know how much power it can give, but maybe that is discussed later in the video😁), I do think any cheap OBD stuff is very safe to use. If they sell you a plug for 10 dollars that reads and/or resets codes, they probably haven't thought too long about safety. I do agree with the video when he says that the power plug he uses doesn't crash the car's computer, maybe blows a fuse but not more than that.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Benny! yeah and you be surprised of the quality (more like poor quality) on devices that are more expensive. I'm seeing the industry be more about the brand name than pricing which is crazy, some lower cost products sometimes exceed the quality of big brand names. Crazy uh, Cheers!

@Luiblonc Год назад

Hello AlexAutoFun, I recently picked up 70ai Omni 360 dashcam, which came with a 4G hardware wiring kit, three wires ie, ground, power, & acc (yellow wire). And I really like your idea using this OBD power adapter from one of your previous videos. The kit above comes with stripped wiring, which I'm thinking of soldering the leads to a female type-C board. On these female type-C boards its labeled V, D-, D+, G. Based on your experience; do you know where my third wire should be connected? On what pin should I connect that wire on the female type-C board; between these tabs D- tab or D+? Thanks for any feedback!!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Luis! There is a OBD2 adapter that already uses USB C (save you some time making one) here you go amzn.to/3kANxlx Just remember that while the OBD2 adapter will let you monitor the car while parked, it will not enable true parking mode (since it only provides power, it does not provide what a 3 lead hardwire kit needs ACC, BATT, & GND), here is my video where I explain this in more detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@andrejk6770 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thaks for the answer since I have exactly the same device. The link to the adapter leads to some "VANTRUE 10ft Mini USB 12V-24V to 5V Dash Cam Hardwire Kit" which is definitely NOT the USB-C nor even an OBD one. Maybe wrong link slipped in? It's hard to find a USB-C kit somehow (I'm in Europe).

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@andrejk6770 Hi Andre! That is strange, I just checked the link and does go the OBD adapter with USB C port. But I do know sometimes if you are in different region where the sellers doesn't ship the product to yet, the link can take you to a different device that Amazon thinks is like the original one. Hopefully they will eventually carry this adapter for you in your area. Cheers!

@jacobb9177 6 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun Hi Alex, can you elaborate what you mean by saying 'monitoring the car while parked' and 'true parking mode'? What's the difference? I watched the video you linked and many more, and I was under the impressions that as long as you switch the ODB2 adapter in the right position (either 0 or 1) it will either switch off minutes after switching off the engine or keep recording until the battery drain is too much, which will then switch it off automatically (if the dash cam allows for it). What is the 'true parking mode' then if not that?

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

Hi Jacob! While the OBD adapter can be used to monitor the car while parked as explained on my original video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html It will not enable true parking mode. What that is, on most dash cams the parking mode menu or feature will not be accessible with the OBD adapter, only their hardwire kit will enable it. Inside of the parking mode menu or setting are advanced park monitoring features. Depending on the dash cam being used, they can potentially range from simple Impact detection, time lapse, to more advanced modes like buffered parking mode and motion detection (visual or radar based), power saving park mode etc. And stay tuned I have a video coming where I explain this in more detail. Cheers! @@jacobb9177

@userx76y 9 месяцев назад

my question is most of car i know has 2 car fuse box(Daihatsu/toyota), in case of obd2 fuse has blown. which fuse panel should i check..

@AlexAutoFun 9 месяцев назад

Hi Clovax! I would recommend checking your car's owners manual or service manual to determine the location of the fuse you are looking for. Cheers!

@ginocruz8220 Год назад

Thank you for the explanation. I only have a question. Right now, my dash cam is connected to the usb in my car. And each time, i turn off the engine, the power in the usb is turned off, thereby the dashcam is off too. With this obd device, can i make use of the parking mode in my dash cam? is it really a parking mode, or it will just continuously power the dash cam and keeps recording. I want from this obd, is to sense the engine when it's off to power down and just activate the parking mode. Thanking you in advance!!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome gino! Ah yes the OBD2 adapter can be used to monitor the car while parked. It has 2 modes of operation which I cover in detail in my original video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html However as explained on that video, the OBD2 adapter will not enable true parking mode like hardwire does. And here is my hardwire video in case you want to see that process ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uZp95NbNlmM.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@ginocruz8220 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun thank you very much. Now, it really makes sense to me. True parking mode can be done only with hardwire connection. The obd just keeps the battery connection and powers the dash cam. I bought the hardwire kit and try to install it myself. Unfortunately, all the fuses inside mazda 3 2021 are all powered even if the engine is off. I could only use the fuses under the engine hood, which would mean inserting a hole in the grommet, which would void the warranty. For now, i just connected the cam to a portable battery and portable battery to car usb. It keeps the camera powered and when i start the engine, the battery is being charged. Thanks a lot. I appreciate everything you do in your channel. Keep up the good work. Thank you!

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@ginocruz8220 You're welcome!

@danielconnor1458 Год назад

Hi AutoFun and thanks for a great video :) I hope you can help me...I recently plugged in a small 2.4W solar trickle charger (AA brand) to my EOBD port. The connector didn't seem to fit very well on my Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon) , I connected my DMM to the SAE quick connect and got around 40mA and the voltage was same as battery voltage 12.7V (20V VOC) so all seemed well however now my central locking doesn't work! and every time I turn the ignition off then back on (Position 2) the car acts like a battery disconnect (ECU reset)??? Any idea what has happened? Solar charger uses PIns 4 , 5 and 16 like you video above. Many thanks

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Daniel! interesting, I haven't tried trickle charging via the OBD2 port but what I would do is check the wiring schematic of the car too see if the OBD2 port is not sharing any of the connected positions with any other system. Some newer cars are very sensitive to having a new device connected to them (specially if they are equipped with CANBUS) what's interesting too is the charging voltage you are getting, battery maintainers and trickle chargers normally operate at around 13V at a minimum so it's seems the actual effectiveness of the solar trickle charger may also be in question. Some cars also pull quite a bit of power when off, 40mA seems way too low to cover the normal draw on a car that is off and also trickle charge the battery, but then again I have not tried one yet, please keep us posted on what you find friend, Hope this helps, Cheers!

@danielconnor1458 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah I've measured my normal resting battery draw and its 12mA and yeah the charger seems to adopt whatever the battery is resting at....measured today at 12.69V and with charger connected 12.70V. I've just tested the polarity of the solar charger and its fine and it was reading 20V open circuit before connection. I can't help thinking because of the bad fitment of the OBD connector which I pushed rather hard might have caused a short? or blown a fuse? Tomorrow I'll check all the fuses

@danielconnor1458 Год назад

Sorry I forgot Pins 4 and 5 on the solar charger are protruding more than all the other pins which are dummy pins except pin 16 which is Batt +

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@danielconnor1458 Hi Daniel! that sounds correct, both Pin 4 and 5 have to make contact first (which is why they are raised) according to the SAE-J1962 spec...

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@danielconnor1458 Yeah checking the fuses is a good idea and also check to see if there are any DTCs (some DTC's don't trigger a check engine light)...

@wlit 2 года назад

After watching one of your video, I bought one of those ODBII adapter for dashcam. The one I received only have 3 pins on the adapters. (I guess that will be Constant power, ACC, and ground)

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi wlit! It's likely two of those pins are ground and one is power (which is the norm for OBD2 connector pins) remember the OBD2 adapter will not have an ACC connection like a hard wire kit does (so it will not enable true parking mode on a dash cam) here is another video where I explain this in more detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@wlit 2 года назад

@@AlexAutoFun You're right; the ODB2 adapter did not enable the parking mode function. (which is a disappointment) However, I read bad reviews about the hardwire kit draining too much battery, and the low voltage protection is set too low except for Rove (which is adjustable). I don't want to take the chance of a dead battery in the middle of nowhere. Instead, I like the control when I want the dashcam to stay on or not.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

@@wlit Yeah very true, one of the reasons I used my OBD2 adapter, super convenient and I also have more control over it. There is one hardwire kit that just came out that does have some pretty cool controls (both voltage cutoff and manual control) this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_MlRJ2_cd2o.html in case you want to take a look at it, cheers my friend!

@thetattooedvaper4081 Год назад

I just ordered a Thinkware U1000 and the obd2 cable. As far as I know , they are the only ones right now that you can use parking mode with their obd.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@thetattooedvaper4081 Hi The Tattooed Vaper! I have not reviewed the Thinkware OBD adapter (but it's only my list to test!) but I have reviewed the power cable for the U1000 (to enable parking mode) here is that video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GCKXdGTGbqw.html Hope this helps bud!

@annebartok2187 Год назад

Hi, can i plug this into a hybrid? It should work the same way as the cigarette lighter if the camera goes off when the car is shut down. I have had my dashcam plugged into the cigarette light for a couple of years with no issues! I read somewhere dont use with hybrid or electric vehicles.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Anne! the OBD2 port functionality as far as power seems to vary from hybrid to hybrid (depending on Make, Model Yr etc.), some hybrids will cut power to certain items that are not considered as currently being used, where on a gas powered car the OBD2 port is typically powered all the time. So it's possibility that the OBD2 adapter may work intermittently. I would recommend checking your owners manual to confirm if your car's OBD2 port has any limitations as far as power is concerned. Hope this helps, cheers!

@TheArthas11 3 месяца назад

Hi Alex- Autofun, is OBD port has the same voltage of 12V Sockets ? or Can i say 12V Socket is more powerful ? Looking forward to hear from you.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Hi Arthas! Normally the OBD2 socket voltage is same as the socket (remember there are 24V vehicle systems out there along with 12V systems, so the voltage will depend on which vehicle system you have) Cheers!

@mclukey9037 2 года назад

Very interesting and I wonder if you have a comment on the following. I have a new 2023 Kia Sportage and have installed a Thinkware u1000 dash cam. They used an Echomaster HWK-TW01 OBD harness and I can't program the dash cam to shut off when the ignition shuts off. Geek installed, as opposed to the wiring that comes with the camera, and I'm returning to them tomorrow for troubleshooting. Have reached out to Thinkware and the product manufacturer and can't get an explanation of "how to do" or "can I shut it off". Thoughts would greatly be appreciated.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi M Clukey! interesting, the echomaster is a interesting device because it the only OBD2 adapter that can enable parking mode thru OBD however since it relies on sensing a voltage difference, how effective it is at detecting it will depending on the voltage difference (between on and off) of the vehicle. One way to eliminate the adapter as being faulty would be to move the setup over to another car to see if it works there. Hope this helps and please keep us posted on what they find!

@mclukey9037 2 года назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for your feedback. I just returned from Geek S troubleshooting.... and they found out the "new" OBD cable was defective. Since another was not readily available, we used the hardwire that came with the camera and "ALL IS GOOD!" Thanks again

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

@@mclukey9037 Awesome! glad to hear that! honestly when it's professionally installed it makes sense to use the normal hardwire kit, not sure if they were trying to save time with the OBD2 adapter LOL

@MichaelScott69 3 месяца назад

Thinkware U3000 comes with a obd port. Thinking of getting it for my car. Please let me know if it'll be a problem. Thanks in advance.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Hi Michael! Ah unfortunately I have not tested the Thinkware OBD2 adapter so I can't comment on how it works. I may have to add it to the list of adapters to review (the list is getting longer by the day!) Stay tuned, Cheers!

@ishtubol2292 Год назад

thank u alex now i use my dash cam parking mode on busy parking lot

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome ada san jose! Cheers bud!

@thisplaceiswack2417 Год назад

Thank you for the peice of mind. I'm pretty sure I watched you old video and it helped me to make the decision to buy in first place. But recently scotty Kilmer decided it was dangerous lol. This is why I like multiple opinions. You did research. He just assumed and said what he felt at the time. I still like scotty. But no one person knows it all.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

You're welcome! and yep very true it's always best to get several opinions plus own research. I do love Scotty, super helpful videos. I think he definitely ran into the scenario described on this video where a factory "escapee" made it to him. When I was in the automotive industry we used to say even you have 99.99% quality out the door, to the customer that got that .01% (the defect) to their eyes is 100% bad quality since they purchased one and got a bad one which is true from a consumer point of view LOL

@morningraindrops Год назад

What dashcam for front and back views do you recommend that would work OBD2?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Joy! I had good results with this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tWanKbCxS1M.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@lukewadel3675 2 года назад

Another great video! I wonder if you would have any comments on this tip that user A. Browne posted elsewhere for users of one of these products? "I'm very pleased with this product and I'm writing a review in case anyone has the same issue. (I drive a 2014 Honda Accord.) I leave this product set in the position that turns off after 5 minutes when the car is off (not the always-on position). I started noticing that my dash cam would randomly turn off on long car rides on the highway. I thought this power cable was faulty and I could get the camera to turn back on by flipping the rocker switch to always-on and back again. But after some more time in the car, I was able to isolate the problem better. When my car is running at a constant highway speed on cruise control for a long time, the OBD voltage drops and the camera turns off. All I have to do is slow down my cruising speed by about 5 mph, and then the dash cam will come right back on - then I can resume my original speed. This might be a function of the OBD protocol at constant speeds, or it may be a gas-saving feature of the car - reducing alternator load (and voltage output) when it's not required. Luckily my dash cam makes an audible tone when turning off, so I know when to adjust my speed and turn it back on. I never seem to have this issue during city driving." Compliments to you and to A. Browne for your helpfulness.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Luke! correct, there are cars out there that can see a voltage drop either due to a failing alternator or due to a gas saving feature where engine load is reduced at the expense of available amperage for electronics. However it can also be that the dash cam was exceeding the amount of power the OBD adapter can deliver (symptoms are very similar, dash cam run for some time, OBD adapter overheats due to being overload and turns off to protect itself, dash cam comes on again once the OBD adapter self resets or if reset by person) Here a more detailed video where I cover this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@lukewadel3675 2 года назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for listing these possible causes of that problem, and for confirming that it could be a gas saving feature. I'm learning lots from your channel. The video about differences between hardwire kits is also an eye-opener for me. I hope you have a great day!

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

@@lukewadel3675 Awesome! glad to hear it helped! Cheers from Califonia!

@bentnickel7487 2 года назад

You seem to understand these "gadgets" quite well. You have the knowledge and background to invent. Have you ever had a idea that materialized into an electrical or mechanical gadget?

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Bent Nickel! thanks man, I try to learn as much as I can (I'm still learning everyday!) but to answer you question. I had ideas but nothing that I realized on my own. However, I have contributed to products that were being developed, both from a design standpoint and from a manufacturability standpoint. Some engineers come up with great designs but they are not always possible to make in high volume, so the designs needs to be changed. But maybe one I have to come with a product of my own, that be kind of neat!

@HuyPhamYP 2 месяца назад

Hi, I just ordered a OBD kit from Vantrue to use it with my Vantrue N4 Pro. There it said the kit's description that 'The dashcam will then automatically switch in and out of parking mode as soon as you switch the car on and off.', should I trust it or it still won't enable 'true parking mode'?

@AlexAutoFun 2 месяца назад

Hi Huy! Yes some dash cams offer OBD2 adapters that can enable parking mode. These OBD2 adapters are different from the universal shown on the video. They are meant to be used with their corresponding dash cams, like this Nexar OBD2 adapter ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lBEGcLvNedc.html it can enable park monitoring but notice the adapter is specific to the dash cam. So I would follow Vantrue's recommendation for the correct OBD2 adapter to use. Cheers!

@HuyPhamYP 2 месяца назад

Hi Alex, Thanks for the explanation and I feel relieved with that OBD order. Just found your channel a few days back and its like a whole new world to me, keep up the good work 👌@@AlexAutoFun

@scotttucker2557 3 месяца назад

So could I use the obd2 connector for a car dash cam back up battery on a tesla in I conected a cam bus connector that converts it to a obd2

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Hi Scott! Ah unfortunately I'm not familiar with Tesla and the adapter you mentioned (but I have heard of it) so I can't comment on how that would work. If you end up trying please share with us your experience. Cheers!

@Faresplease Год назад

Might be a bit of a silly question but here goes. The OBD power adapter and the direct hardwire setup supplies 12V to the dashcam. However it appears that the original cigarette lighter connection shows an output from the plugin as 5V. Does the camera convert 12V to 5V?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Steven! ah there are a couple different OBD2 adapters out there, for example for Thinkware dashcams their adapter outputs 12v since that's what their dash cams require. The adapter I showed on this video outputs standard USB 5V which is what the majority of dash cams are using currently. So basically you would want to make sure the obd2 adapter or hardwire kit is the correct one for the dash cam being used on. Here is another video where I cover this on more detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@Faresplease Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks very much Wasn't too sure of output voltage to camera. Cheers

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@Faresplease You're welcome!

@piusfranco 4 месяца назад

will the OBD adaptors work for VIOFO dashcams and if so which one is the best?

@AlexAutoFun 4 месяца назад

Hi Veerama! Unfortunately Viofo does not carry an official OBD2 adapter yet (but I will update this comment for you if they ever do) Regarding using the OBD2 adapter I showed on the vide. This will depend on the power requirements of the dash cam (some dash cams have higher Amp requirements than others). Here is my original OBD2 adapter video if you want to learn how the adapter works (and I placed links in the video description to the different OBD2 adapters available) Here is my other video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html where I explain dash cam connector types and and power requirements (amperage) for (while the video cover this from a hardwire standpoint, the same principles apply to OBD2 power adapters). Cheers!

@amanjotsingh4136 2 года назад

hey buddy can i use universal obd to my rexing V1 4K or i have to order rexing because its not available in canada

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi AMANJOT! you would want to check the connector type and power requirements for your Rexing dashcam. I have actually just made a video showing how to tell connector types and explaining power requirements on dash cams to help you see if it will work here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

@advpi678 Год назад

I’ve pre ordered the ring car cam against better judgment. 🤞

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi ADvPI! Congrats on your new Ring Car Cam! Let us know how you like it, Cheers!

@koolzero007 Год назад

I’ve had an ultraguage plugged into my odb port for about 10 years and never had any issues but after seeing videos of Scotty saying they are deadly to a car I have decided to unplug it.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Keving! Ah yes scan gauges will actually interact with the lines that communicate directly to the ECM, so the potential for something going wrong is higher that on a basic OBD2 power dongle where only power is tapped from the OBD2. But yes I had the same experience that you had, I have never had an issue plugging devices into my OBD2 port (and I plug in quite a bit of them since I'm always reviewing different gadgets LOL) Hope this helps, Cheers!

@World_of_aquatics 4 месяца назад

These are the contents for which we should be grateful to creators and you tube ❤❤

@AlexAutoFun 4 месяца назад

Thank you Soumya!

@t.cotham3163 3 месяца назад

I just received a "Fuel Save Pro" that plugs into my OBD socket. Do you have any info on the safety of this device?

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Hi T! Those devices do interface to the car's computer (normally, I see some that all the have inside is a simple light to give the appearance that it's doing something), and while I have not tested any of them, I personally would not use them as from what I seen, they have little to no effect on the fuel economy. So the risk of having a unknown device plugged in all the time into my port without any measurable benefits makes it a no go for me. That being said I'm sure there are people out there using them (some have attributed the sales of those devices as somewhat of a placebo effect, where there is the perception of better fuel economy but again I have not tested them personally) Cheers!

@user-gd9pr3pg6m Год назад

I want to buy obd2 to connect it to the monitor (nakamichi 5210) of the car (I will always have it connected). which one should I buy? Thanks

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Ευθύμιος Βουτουρής! I'm not familiar with the Nakamichi 5210 so I'm not sure regarding it's power requirements, will look into it maybe add a review for it..

@leandrosdam 4 месяца назад

Hi! After turning off the ignition, it continues passing power to the USB?

@AlexAutoFun 4 месяца назад

Hi Leandro! The OBD2 adapter shown on the video has two power modes, I explain those in detail on the original video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@jacobb9177 6 месяцев назад

where do you find the schematic for your car's ODB2 layout? I've got a 2015 LCI F12 BMW 640d Coupep

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

Hi Jacob! The best place to get it is the service manual for the car (usually available at the Dealer and sometimes on Amazon). Alternately there are dedicated websites that also give you access to diagrams (some are subscription based and some are one time buy diagrams) Cheers!

@jacobb9177 6 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun hi Alex, thanks for responding. any tips as to what keywords should i be looking for? "car model year fuse schematic" doesn't seem to bring anything back.

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome Jacob! Ah as I mentioned if you go to your dealer they should be able to pull it up using your car info. If you want to get it online, try Amazon or Ebay (for one time buys) or AllData (for subscription based). Cheers!@@jacobb9177

@Seriesfan1 2 года назад

Do you know if the pormido dash camera has something like this?

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Giovanni! the OBD adaptor can't provide enough power for a mirror dash cam. I just released another video covering this in more in detail if you want to check that out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

@bennylloyd-willner9667 Год назад

Regarding the non-used pins getting shorted, it would be great if the connector only had the pins it actually needs. Then the risk of solder or other conductive material shorting anything out.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Benny! Yeah that would make sense, the issue is that OBD2 does not fully use the connector body or a collar like most connectors to keep the connector in place, instead it more of the combination of the female and male connector bodies surfaces interacting when mating and the contacts themselves being mated for retention force. Which means unfortunately that leaving on the active pins on a OBD2 port would significantly reduce it's holding force and may lead to the connector to wiggle off or come off easily. Cheers!

@bennylloyd-willner9667 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun yeah, I figured that would be the problem. It is a bit weird that an automotive connector can't sit secure enough without all the pins tho. Puts unnecessary strain where strain shouldn't be IMO.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 Yep exactly! The J1962 standard actually does have a provision (Clause 5.5) for a connector latching feature to ensure connectors remain mated however since that same clause also requires that "it shall not require the activation of any levers on either connector to mate and un-mate" this has led to OBD connectors that can be partially retained by a passive method (friction of a mating surface, normally the top stub area). And in a few tools there is actually a button that you press to disconnect the OBD2 connector however strangely enough this feature requiring action on part of the use to un-mate the connector makes it non J1962 compliant. Maybe we will see this change on the next revision of the standard. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@Velocity0428 Год назад

Does that have a voltage cut off to prevent the car battery from dying?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Velocity0428! the one I showed on the video does have low voltage cut off (Not all OBD2 adapters have this) I put a link in the video description if needed. Hope this helps!

@stevebean4606 6 месяцев назад

With only those wires, how does it know if the car is in accessory or not? It looks like the power source is always on. If it doesn't see the computer, how does the switch know whether car is on or off? You said elsewhere they are not "true" parking mode. What's that mean? My cars are parked in the garage most the time so I don't want to tap full time power all the time from a fuse tap. But I do want to be able to turn on parking mode at times. The switched OBD port seems like the best route, but from the video, the switch looks move like on or off.

@AlexAutoFun 6 месяцев назад

Hi Steven! Ah remember the OBD2 adapter does not know if the car is on or off which is one of the reasons it will not enable true parking mode on most dash cams. However it can potentially be used to monitor your car while parked since it has two different power modes, (each one with different time out settings) I cover them in more detail and how they work on my original video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html (links to the different OBD adapter are on that video description also since they are different types) Cheers!

@juliava605 5 месяцев назад

Alex, I've watched your very helpful video and I've read through the comments. I'm buying a dash cam for my son's first car for Christmas. He worked incredibly hard to buy the car...since he was 12 years old he saved money to buy that car. (He's been a car enthusiast since the age of 2!) I don't want to do anything to cause harm to it, despite the fact that it's a 10 year old car with 120,000 miles on the clock. It's still his most prized possession. That said, I remain confused by some of the comments and your other video on hard-wiring. I want to know whether it is best to hard-wire or just as good and safe to use this OBDII connector, please. I can order one with the dash cam for $50. Should I do that or should we attempt the hardwiring job as a DIY project? Thanks so much for your input.

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Julia! Hardwire is an very involved process, requiring experience and knowledge, I strongly recommend profession installation due to the dangers involved with air bags as explained in my follow up video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uZp95NbNlmM.html and also potential dangerous issues caused if erroneously tapping a critical system of the vehicle explained in my dedicated hardwire here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K2iKXj82354.html Cheers!

@phillipcox3936 2 года назад

How does this turn off the camera if the 12volt supply is always on? I have cameras in both of my cars and had to find a 12volt supply that turns on and off with the ignition. All of my 12volt plugs in the cars are always on.

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi Phillip! here is my video where I explain the two modes the adapter can work on (depending on how you want to use it specially how it relates to power being on or off) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Hope this helps bud!

@carmac1652 Год назад

Lol 🤣🤣 you do it to 24 on power that's what it's all about the video 🤣🤣

@whatitisnt. Год назад

Does OBD2 method work simultaneously with triple camera bundles? Cabin, dash and rear?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi What It isn't! This will be determined by the dash cam being used. Most dash cams use less than 2amps of power, however some use more (like mirror dash cams which run from 2.5A to 3A) The OBD2 adapter can only handle a maximum of 2A (there is a high power version of the OBD2 adapter here amzn.to/3epnu1O but I have not tested it myself) And here is my introduction to hardwire kits video that covers this in more detail. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@whatitisnt. Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun could the higher power version of the obd adapter work with the rexing m3 mirror camera triple bundle you reviewed?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@whatitisnt. Hi What It isn't! As explained on my introduction to hardwire kits, I recommend sticking to the matching kit for the dashcam to avoid issues (both technical and warranty) However since Rexing does not have a hardwire kit for the M3 I can see people wanting to use a different kit. However the M3 requires 3A and even the high power version of the OBD adapter can only output a max of 2.5A Hope this helps, Cheers!

@kostast100 Год назад

i have the same reader 3001 as in video shows. so you think it will cause a damage to the cpu of the car? thank my friend

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi kostas! so far I haven't had any issues with mine, I think the possibility of getting a bad tool that can can damage your cars ECU really comes down to the potential scenarios described on the video which while very possible are not very common. Hope this helps, Cheers!

@kostast100 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun thanks have a good day

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@kostast100 You're welcome!

@fishnbaja1 3 месяца назад

When I grow up, I want to have your brain. Great explanation, as usual.

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

LOL Thank you fishnbaja1!

@manooo7y 10 месяцев назад

Can this obd cable power a 3-way dash cams? Front, rear and inside the vehicle?

@AlexAutoFun 10 месяцев назад

Hi! This will depend on the power requirements for your dashcam and the connector type it uses (I placed links the different OBD2 adapters in the video description). I have actually just made a video showing how to tell connector types and explaining power requirements on dash cams to help you see if it will work here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@viovio123 5 месяцев назад

I am a subscriber from Germany. Firstly, I want to clarify that this message has been written using Google Translate. Please bear with me for any limitations in my English proficiency. I am curious to know if there are any issues with car battery drainage when using a Dashcam connected to OBD2. Additionally, I would like to inquire if there are any negative impacts on the normal operation of the vehicle while using the Dashcam. I would truly appreciate it if you could provide a response. I eagerly await your reply. Thsnks!

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

Hi Prio! And welcome to the channel, ah yes there are OBD2 adapters with a low voltage cut off (to reduce the possibility of draining your car's battery) The one I use has a low voltage cut off (I put a link to the it on the video description) And here is my video on how to use the adapter and the different modes it has ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@CaryInVictoria Год назад

If one is concerned about an OBD device's power and ground pins having conductivity with adjacent pins that could easily be tested with a multimeter.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Cary! That is actually a great idea, thanks for sharing!

@enfield7123 Год назад

I have a probably a silly question.. can one of those plugins be used to track your car and your speed by other party's say car insurance or the police traffic cops and even stop your car automatically

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Enfield! yeo there is, here is one that can be used to track your car amzn.to/3mQMTQq the ones for insurance are only available thru your car insurance (normally they will sent it you for free) and yep if you go all out for the onstar level system they can even shut down your car remotely (which I'm not a fan of as you can imagine). Cheers bud!

@fisherbrown903 2 месяца назад

Is safe to use it .Odb on any dash cam? Instead hard wire

@AlexAutoFun 2 месяца назад

Hi Fisher! this video cover this topic in great detail so you can consider the risk associated with connecting an OBD2 adapter to a vehicle and decide if you want to do so over hardwire or not. Cheers!

@enfield7123 Год назад

Intresting video .. but I think I'll stick to hard wire to fuse box.. as you showed on another video 👍🇬🇧

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Enfiel! yep and hardwire has the added benefit of adding true parking mode...

@rampatil-jg1ov 5 месяцев назад

Namaste 🙏🏻. I am from India. Today i brought a DDPAI OBD 2 kit for my DDPAI Z50 4K Dual Dashcam. I m driving Suzuki IGNIS. There are only 3 pins on the OBD 2 kit. Please can you lend me any knowledge from your side.

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

Hi Ram! I have not tested or done a tear down of the DDPAI OBD2 adapter so I can't comment on how it works but it is likely using the same positions as the adapter shown on this video since the OBD2 port is a standard (so all the pins must follow the same position assigned by it) But if I do get a hold of the DDPAI adapter and tear it down, I will update this comment for you. Cheers1

@rampatil-jg1ov 5 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you 🙏🏻

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome friend!@@rampatil-jg1ov

@coolchange3291 5 месяцев назад

This OBD2 Power Adapters particularly the one from Vantrue messed up my car's electrical connections. I experienced random honking, headlight problems and door locking problems. I still can't figure out the fix after trying to remove the negative cable from my battery overnight.

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

Hi Coolchange! As shown on the video, the OBD2 adapter I use only connects to the car's battery and has no other interaction or connections leading to the rest of the car's systems. If I do get a hold of a Vantrue adapter, I can certainly do a teardown video to see how that one works but it may be the same as what I'm using (with the same potential for factory escapees as explained on the video). And here is another alternative if looking to avoid hardwire or the OBD2 port ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--hGu8KZLaZ4.html Cheers!

@coolchange3291 5 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun The reason why I bought this kind of power adapter is because of this YT video and this video gave me the confidence to get one because I have doubts about it. This actually is happening right now on my car less than a week after I used this on my Vantrue Dash Cam.

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

Hi Coolchange! Oh wow that is so weird, assuming the Vantrue Adapter is built like the adapter I showed on this video, there is no connection to the rest of the car systems for it to affect them. However I have not done a tear down video on the Vantrue Adapter, also important would be to check the car's wiring schematic as I did on this video to confirm that the power pins are not shared with any other electrical bus, but again this would assume that the Vantrue is built like the adapter that I showed on this video. I would also recommend contacting Vantrue for tech support (specially if you suspect you received a factory escapee) And if I get a hold of a Vantrue adapter I will update this comment with the link to the tear down video. Cheers! @@coolchange3291

@coolchange3291 5 месяцев назад

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the concern.

@AlexAutoFun 5 месяцев назад

I hope Vantrue can help, I have not reviewed any of their products but I have heard good things about them and please keep us posted on your findings, Cheers friend!@@coolchange3291

@Indianexplorerav 3 месяца назад

Will it work with redtiger f7n?

@AlexAutoFun 3 месяца назад

Hi! This adapters are universal, here is my original video explaining how they work ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@ILIASLAZAKIS Месяц назад

ok , tell me please ,its safe or not ? connect U 3000 Twinkware ?

@AlexAutoFun Месяц назад

Hi Elias! There are many factors to consider to decide if you feel comfortable using an OBD2 power adapter. I explain several on them on the video in great detail to help you decide if you want to run an OBD2 adapter or avoid it. Cheers!

@m8sm8s74 2 года назад

Now days cars come with USB charging port. Can those be used to power a dashcam instead of ODB, hardwire or cigarettes port? Any gadgets that does that now?

@AlexAutoFun 2 года назад

Hi m8s m8s! yep! if you got a newer vehicle then it is likely to be equipped with at least one USB port. However different dash cams require different amounts of power which will determine if the car USB will have enough power to make it work. Here is another video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yky9_tTvwMc.html where I cover how to tell the power requirements of a dash cam and also the advantages of hard wire kit over the cigarette lighter plug or built in USB port. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@awoodward37 Год назад

So, dashcam is always on? How's that working out for the battery?

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Andrew! The OBD2 adapter shown on the video has two power modes, I explain those in detail on the original video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Hope this helps, Cheers!

@awoodward37 Год назад

@@AlexAutoFun thanks.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

@@awoodward37 You're welcome!

@ferndogg4427 4 месяца назад

I use these for 3 vehicles dashcam,and have not had any issues 1 year and still going

@AlexAutoFun 4 месяца назад

Hi Ferndogg! Yeah same here, going on almost five years now with no issues. Here is my original video showing the adapter ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YEklm9V6xYE.html Cheers!

@mitchelllewis910 Год назад

Does the vantrue n4 odb device cable has any bad issues? Is it safe to hook up to odb connector.

@AlexAutoFun Год назад

Hi Mitchell, all OBD2 adapters work similar to the one I showed on this video since the OBD2 port is a standard connector controlled by the industry. On this video I cover how they work and any potential dangers to help you guys decide if you choose to run one or not. Hope this helps bud!