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      12-02-2013, 07:36 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Elastino View Post
Never connect Dashcam(a.k.a Blackbox) to Sunroof power.

It will drain your battery while your car is parked.
Furthermore, it will give you batter drain warning 2 or 3 times per week.

Branch power from ordinary 12V power jack to prevent this.
I just plugged mine into the 12v outlet below the glove box in the F30. You never even see it.
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