Why Doesn't the Dash Cam Start with the Car?
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There are many reasons why a dash cam may not start with the car, including the dash cam being battery-powered, a loose power connection, or a damaged device, which require specific analysis. Dash cam is battery-powered: If the dash cam is powered by a battery and not connected to the vehicle, it won't be affected by whether the car is started or not, so the dash cam definitely won't start with the vehicle. In this case, you need to change the power supply method of the dash cam to use the car battery, so that the dash cam can start with the car. Loose power connection: If the power cable or plug connecting the car and the dash cam is loose, the dash cam won't start with the car either. The solution to this problem is simple—just reconnect it. Dash cam not set up properly: If the dash cam is not set to start with the car, it certainly won't start automatically. In this case, you just need to reset it. Damaged dash cam: There are many reasons why a dash cam may be damaged, and the specific situation should be checked by a professional at a repair shop.
I've just researched this issue and found that dash cams not powering on with the vehicle are mostly caused by power supply problems. For example, a loose cigarette lighter adapter that disconnects when the car hits bumps. In my case, it was a blown fuse - I found the 15A mini fuse labeled 'ACC' in the fuse box under the steering wheel and replaced it, which fixed the issue. If the dash cam gets stuck on the startup screen, try reinserting the memory card; once mine acted up because dust got into the card slot. However, newer vehicles using step-down wires connected to the fuse box may require checking for loose connections, especially in modified used cars where poor contact is common. I recommend keeping a spare power cable handy for direct replacement testing during troubleshooting.