What Causes a Dash Cam to Frequently Restart?
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The reasons why a dash cam frequently restarts: 1. The battery may be faulty. 2. The constant power option is not selected, causing the system to automatically cut off power to high-consumption components during startup, leading to intermittent power loss to your dash cam. 3. The dash cam has no built-in battery and loses power, so it automatically shuts down. It usually starts up automatically immediately after ignition. 4. In cold weather, it may not start automatically after ignition; manually pressing the switch on the left side of the PAPAGO once will start it. 5. Poor contact. If the dash cam's power is connected to the cigarette lighter, this issue is more likely to occur. 6. Sudden current changes during car ignition.
I've encountered quite a few dashcam reboot issues, and it's really annoying when the device keeps restarting while driving. The most common cause is unstable power supply – loose cigarette lighter socket connections or incompatible adapters causing voltage fluctuations, which easily lead to power disconnection and reconnection when the vehicle bumps. The memory card is another major culprit. A full card that hasn't been cleaned or using a low-speed card can cause the device to freeze and automatically reboot when the write speed can't keep up with the data volume. In summer, poor heat dissipation can trigger overheating protection, causing reboots. Once mine completely shut down after being parked in direct sunlight. For prevention, I recommend regularly formatting the SD card and switching to high-speed cards like Class 10 or above, checking if power cable connectors are worn out, and replacing them with high-quality adapters. Timely firmware updates can also reduce reboot risks caused by software bugs. In short, don't ignore these issues, or you might lose crucial evidence when it matters most, compromising safety.