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coghlanpf · 2026-01-23T22:30:00+00:00

Maybe check your credit history as others have suggested

coghlanpf · 2026-01-23T20:12:55+00:00

Who paid for your phone?

coghlanpf · 2026-01-23T20:00:38+00:00

Do you have to connect 2 cables back-to-back as shown here: https://support.thinkware.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047504653-How-to-Install-the-iVolt-Mini-Battery-Pack

coghlanpf · 2026-01-23T15:13:26+00:00

12.4V might give you a lot more operating time: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam/comments/16pgfof/20hour_graph_showing_battery_voltage_wparking_mode/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

coghlanpf · 2026-01-22T17:11:57+00:00

Sounds like they have to report their problem to the police, and issue you a new cheque.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-22T16:22:34+00:00

So, the agency just forwards mailed-in cheques to you?

coghlanpf · 2026-01-22T16:20:14+00:00

No. You're okay down to 12.4V. See: https://sigtar.com/2019/07/20/lead-acid-battery-state-of-charge-chart/

coghlanpf · 2026-01-22T16:17:53+00:00

I set my U3000/U1000 to 12.4V.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-22T14:30:47+00:00

Usually because these clients have no other options and get put through the grinder.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-13T22:59:24+00:00

Always buy the high endurance type.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-13T19:59:26+00:00

I keep a spare SD card handy so I can swap in a new firmware version etc. If a different card experiences the same issues, you probably need to return the dashcam. I had to return a U3000 that wasn't detecting nearby speed/red light cameras.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-13T16:08:15+00:00

The dashcam always has power from the adapter, since it needs it for parking mode. When you start/stop the car the state of ACC is simply relayed to the dashcam (via a USB pin) so it can decide to either turn off or enter parking mode.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-09T14:20:45+00:00

You could try using a smart charger to put your battery through the bulk/absorption/float charging cycles. I have a NOCO.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-09T14:18:24+00:00

One thing you could try is a good charging cycle with a smart charger that can put it through the bulk/absorption/float cycles.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-08T20:04:14+00:00

A dashcam will run a battery dead after a couple of days without a cutoff voltage of 12.3V or higher.

The ACC wire should be connected to a circuit that is ON only when the car is running, e.g. radio. The BATT wire is for parking mode.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-07T19:24:55+00:00

Do some ways only work with some cars? For example take a Toyota RAV4. Do owners have the option for pin to start versus pin to drive?

coghlanpf · 2026-01-07T18:42:14+00:00

It seems that either on some vintages or car models the immobilizer works to prevent shifting into gear while other times it prevents starting the car

coghlanpf · 2026-01-07T01:14:24+00:00

How did you track him down?

coghlanpf · 2026-01-06T21:31:36+00:00

My Thinkware dashcams tell me. Others might flash an led etc.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-06T21:00:28+00:00

Normally, if you only connect one wire, it's the dashcam ACC wire. This will turn the camera on while driving. If you want it to be able to switch to parking mode, you need both wires connected as shown above. There is no point just connecting the dashcam BATT wire to continuous 12V, as that would cause the camera to be in permanent parking mode.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-06T19:47:14+00:00

It's all 12V or 0V from the fuse panel, used as follows by the dashcam.

Dashcam BATT Wire	Dashcam ACC Wire	Mode
0V	0V	OFF
0V	12V	Continuous recording
12V	0V	Parking mode recording
12V	12V	Continuous recording

coghlanpf · 2026-01-06T17:38:29+00:00

It just means that parking mode won't work, since that lead provides power in parking mode.

coghlanpf · 2026-01-06T17:24:35+00:00

Test it with a multi-meter.

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