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Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Hardwire kit for select Garmin Dash Cam models

MFR # 010-12530-03

Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Hardwire kit for select Garmin Dash Cam models

MFR # 010-12530-03

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Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Anthony from Upper Darby, PA on 1/22/2023

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Very Easy to install.

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Connie from Dyke va on 10/2/2022

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It works well

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Travis from Norfolk, VA on 7/24/2022

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Simple to use, works great.

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Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Justin from Charlottesville, VA on 1/16/2022

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This cable has been working as intended. I have not experienced any issues using this with my Garmin Tandems. In regards to the ease of installation, I cannot comment on that, as I had Crutchfield install them.

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Essential Add-On for Garmin Mini Dashcam

Crutchfield customer from Aiken, SC on 12/27/2021

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makes for a much cleaner and stealth installation

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Not all you need

Crutchfield customer from Frederick , MD on 9/6/2021

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The cable itself is fine, but you will likely also need fuse adapters to connect to accessory and battery power. I bought the adapters online an then installation was easy. Otherwise, most modern car wiring bundling makes it difficult to wire by splicing into the wire.

Pros: good cable assembly

Cons: missing fuse adapters for power connections.

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Does the job

Crutchfield customer from San Mateo, CA on 6/22/2021

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Successful install in a Golf GTI autobahn 2019 -- make sure to avoid the airbags. High-quality build. Plenty of cable length. Install would be easier if the cabling could be detached from the interface box.

Pros: High-quality build Plenty of cable length

Cons: Interface box barely fit in the fuse compartment Cannot detach wires

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Must Have

Crutchfield customer from Tavernier, FL on 5/1/2021

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Works great, have three in total on two different vehicles. Cameras recognize when vehicle is started and stopped, and switches to the appropriate modes as it should. Good amount of cable length for multiple installation options on different vehicles. I would say it is a must have for an easy clean install, and improved functionality of the camera.

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Where are the instructions?

Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 4/30/2021

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There are no provided instructions for installing this cable. This is the reason I'm giving it 4 stars. Realistically it should come with an assortment of fuse taps and required fuses to install the product.

Pros: Described functionality

Cons: There were no included instructions and you need additional products to complete the installation.

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It can come in handy in parking lots.

Crutchfield customer from Chestnut Hill, MA on 4/27/2021

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I found it very straightforward to install. You do need The dual add a fuse connectors to install it to the fuse box however. If you do have any questions regarding the installation. There are more than sufficient YouTube's for your particular car available. My car is an STI and I found plenty to help me with the installation. The device works as advertised. Be warned it will drain the battery down over the course of time.

Pros: It can come in handy in parking lots.

Cons: It will drain the battery down eventually.

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Great!

Crutchfield customer from Sheboygan Falls, WI on 2/12/2021

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Amazing cable. So happy I bought this

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Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Crutchfield customer from Elk Grove, CA on 1/11/2021

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Work great but the camera overheats

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Does what its supposed to do

Crutchfield customer from Paso Robles, CA on 1/9/2021

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Pretty straight forward. Works just like it's supposed to. May have to extend the power/acc/ground to suit your set up as the block for the resistor is kinda large.

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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 10/10/2020

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Works as expected!

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Technical review of Garmin Park Cable, tested with Dash Cam 55

Hooman from Las Vegas, NV on 4/23/2020

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Recording starts about 9 sec BEFORE first detected motion, stops about 20 sec after last detected motion. AFAIK, Garmin is only brand which starts recording BEFORE motion is detected. Park Cable is more efficient than original cable, reducing load from 240mA to 220mA in DRIVE mode. PARK mode reduces load further, from around 220mA to 194mA (Both values are with display off). Current draw is the same when recording, or waiting for motion. Dash Cam can be set to record for 2, 4, 8, 12, or 24 hours after ignition is turned off, or it can be set to record continuously. In PARK mode only, system will shut down if battery voltage drops below 11.7V. This protects battery from damage. There is a jumper in the box which allows selecting other shut down voltages: 12.0V, 12.3V, and three voltages around 24V. Note that Cam will not start recording if just the BATT wire is connected. The ACC wire needs to be connected, to start the Cam up in DRIVE mode, and then disconnected, to get the Cam in to PARK mode. It is not possible to power up directly in to PARK mode. This is of no concern to most people, who will use the Cam in a standard way. But, for the highly technically inclined, who may wish to use a Cam in PARK mode only, just by plugging in to a cigarette socket (single connection): Add three components across wires coming from engine: 20k across red & black wires, 220uF 16V across red & yellow wires with -ve terminal going to red, 1A 40V diode from bla

Pros: A very flexible solution for parked recordings. Recording starts about 9 sec BEFORE motion is detected! Battery is protected from excessive drain.

Cons: Garmin claims older parked recordings will not be written over by newers ones, though this does not appear to be the case (which is a good thing, since more recent recordings are always of greater value than older ones).

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Crutchfield customer from New Milford, CT on 4/19/2020

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Perfect option for my dash cam. No more wire hanging down to a power outlet.

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Crutchfield customer from Madison, AL on 7/23/2019

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Highly convenient. I had no issues installing this myself. This allows my Garmin Dash Cam 55 record while parked, and I get to keep my phone charging port.

Pros: Parking Mode recording. Keep your charging socket open for you phone.

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Kenneth from Navarre, FL on 2/12/2018

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Great product easy to use

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perfect wiring kit to get rid of the cig lighter power cord

Crutchfield customer from Kingman, AZ on 1/23/2018

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just enough wiring for my jeep wrangler....a bigger vehicle might be short on wiring????? like the 90 degree angle on the end going into the cam...looks better and easy to route away from cam...now this plug for this dash cam is not taking up my only oem power plug!

Pros: neat ...out of sight forever

Cons: just enough wires for average car ...bigger truck etc may be short?

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Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Jon from Greensboro, NC on 1/17/2018

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Works as intended. If you are not use to doing this type of work you may need to watch a few videos. There are no instructions on how to install the device. Consider purchasing fuse taps to help with the install.

Pros: Hard wire into fuse box, clean install

Cons: No instructions

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Necessity for camera.

Richard from Crawfordville, FL on 12/9/2017

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Perfect for your camera. Once installed, camera will turn on and off when you operate your vehicle.

Pros: Completes the dash camera

Cons: Poor instructions

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Mark from Torrance, CA on 6/30/2017

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easy install, just order some mini fust tap adapters, they just crimp to the 2 wires, use a continuity checker to find a 12volt always hot location and a 12v accessory while key is in on position location in the fuse box. just plug these taps in and there is one ground wire that you can use a taping screw if you dont have a ground location. Wires was easy to route to headboard and through piller to fuse box to make it look like a pro install. hardwired, freeing up cig lighter for other things like usb chargers is a plus. Parking mode allows the unit to turn on and take a short video or snapshots when it detects movement. So overall, anyone with a garmin dash cam 45-65 should get this just to hard wire it.

Pros: good length - was plenty long to wire to center top of my windshield on a larger suv.

Cons: would have been nice if it came with fuse box taps already installed, but really no cons

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peri from New Jersey on 5/23/2017

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Perfect solution if you want your dashcam heard wired to your car and use the park mode with the device.

Pros: No cigaret wiring across the dashboard.

Cons: Professional installation required.

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