Radar and Dashcam install FL5 wiring assistance

[Evasive]

I have recently installed my radar detector using the Radar Mount RJ11 mirror wire power cord for radar detectors. I had no problem tapping into the dome light clip with the red/red pin and black/black pin. Worked like a charm and install was fairly effortless.

I recently picked up a Dashcam that has a USB-C connection for power. I purchased the Wiring USB kit . The prongs were a bit different (slightly larger). The install went fine but no matter how much I taped / zip tied the connections, there was a power issue turning off and on after clipping the dome section back in.

Wondering, as I do not know much about the power, but could the load be too much for powering both the radar detector and the dash cam?
When I disconnect both and only use 1, it seems to not have a problem....

Also, does anyone know the clip type that is for the dome light where you would tap the black and red? I thought I read it was a 5 Pin Type A or a 7 Pin Type A.
I found this part - Pin to Pin Plug and Play Wondering if I use this for the Radar and maintain the PIN connection for the dashcam, maybe that would work if it can handle it.

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[S2K_MoZo]

I struggled like you too. It was 5v vs. 12v mess. Just get fitDVR. It is a plug and play solution to make both work with one source.

 

[jvperez]

I was worried about pulling too much power from that connector so I'm only using it for the radar. Used some taps in the fuse box for the dashcams.

 

[Evasive]

I struggled like you too. It was 5v vs. 12v mess. Just get fitDVR. It is a plug and play solution to make both work with one source.

Thanks..

So basically I connect #8 below from dome light clip to clip attached to #9.. Then connect #4 to the 12v for the radar and #6 to the 5v for the dashcam. Lets hope this works!

 

[Evasive]

I was worried about pulling too much power from that connector so I'm only using it for the radar. Used some taps in the fuse box for the dashcams.

Yes. I watched quite a few videos on that and have some experience with tapping the fuse. Just did not want to start pulling pieces as I always seem to break at least 1 clip..LOL

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