Garmin Constant Power Cable, Compatible with Garmin Dash Cam, Fits Vehicle's OBD-II Port for Power Even When Parked and Turned Off

Worked for a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE but when used in a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 the power turns off after about 10 minutes after you turn the car off. I had it set to never turn off in both cars just not sure why it doesn’t work in the Benz.

TL:DR: A good solution for not using fuse taps. I really researched this a lot before buying it for my Garmin 47 dash cam. I really didn't want to deal with fuse taps for a hardwired solution and I didn't want to use the 12v adapter because it would bother me seeing it plugged in all the time. This was the solution. It's plug and play basically and has a 2nd USB port if you need it. I was worried it would drain my car's battery but I have not experienced any issues with it as of yet.

This is the 3rd Garmin Mini 2 I have installed. 1st one I used 3 years ago on my '18 Tacoma with a Dongar power mirror tap which still works great. 2nd one on a '19 Rav4 with the supplied 12v adapter in the console with all the wiring hidden away. This time on a '21 Rav4 with this constant power kit. I really like this method with the selection to keep power on for 10 minutes, always on or just turn off with the vehicle. This car doesn't get driven much & sits in a secure garage so I set it to just turn off. If I'm parking in a sketchy place I could just flip the switch to always on (infinity symbol) & then switch it back to off when I get home. Very handy feature! If I lived in a dangerous city this could be used as a layer of security paired up with the Vault online storage for video to catch thieves or vandals. I personally just use an SD card in all 3 & plan to get 1 more camera for another car I have. I do every once in awhile connect with my phone to make sure the cameras are still working fine & aimed correctly. I really like these Garmin mini 2's that are basically a set it & forget it setups but if something happens they seem to be very dependable! Highly recommend them & this constant power cable kit!

I purchased this for my Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2. It was so simple to use, it literally just plugs into the port and then you mount it where you want and it stays there. I didn't have to splice any wires, run the wire to a charging port, or get fancy to wire constant power in. It's a very elegant solution, and it will accept two cameras at once since it has two USB ports. The selector switch is also nice, and useful. The only downside was the price imho. I think it probably cost less than $2 to manufacture, so it could be sold for about half price. But it's what's available and it works well so there it is. Maybe we'll get another stimulus check in the future and I can afford another : )

Overpriced, but has been reliable for almost three years.

Plugs right in to the OBD port and its low profile does not get in the way. It can be set to operate a couple of hours to a day or constant on, but still protects against over discharge of your battery. Better than splicing in or piggybacking off a fuse in the fuse box.

Purrrrrrrfect I run two camaras 24/7 I can see what is going around my truck anytime I please from any location .

Excellent power cable saves battery life would recommend to others