DASHCAM: TAPPING REARVIEW MIRROR/Rain Sensor for Power on Lexus/Toyota

[@netman88]

I know Dongar works for the 2016- 2022 Lexus RX and 2016 - 2020 GS. Please help post a comment of your vehicle model if this power splitter works for your vehicle also. Thanks.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Works on my 2022 Lexus ES300h. I wish the wire of the connector that plugs into the dimming mirror’s plug is longer, say 3”. I had no choice but to disconnect the mirror’s plug from the mounting clip to fit the adapter and wires within the cavity so that the cover would go back on.

[@kevinmiser5325]

THANK YOU! I bought this dongle and when I went to install it on my Lexus IS, my brain melted because I was looking at the back of the mirror and didn't think to pop those covers off. Just installed mine and it went super smooth.

[@netman88]

You're welcome. Glad to it helped.

[@ragebomb]

Thank you for this video. The installation was extremely similar for my 2020 UX 250h! I can confirm this adapter and the trim pieces shown are correct for the UX.

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing and confirming.

[@kels7000]

Thank you for this !

[@netman88]

Sure thing!

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Excellent video and this will save me a lot of trouble with trying to run wire to tap into the fuse box. I’m going to install this in my 2018 Lexus LC500. Thanks for the great tips! Excellent video!

[@netman88]

Yw

[@geraldt705]

Thanks for the video

[@netman88]

You bet

[@earlbhertfabella8755]

Toyota land cruiser 200?? Does the 10 pin dungar adapter work??

[@netman88]

Probably want to check with dongar.tech/ on that one. It maybe another connector.

[@jm9377]

Works on the 2022 IS 350.

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing

[@cloudypac]

Hi, is it through the same method shown in this clip?

[@jm9377]

@@cloudypac yes, same as clip.

[@cloudypac]

@@jm9377 thanks :)

[@brandonyoung-lv9ok]

Do you know if it’s okay to tap a radar detector to the connection? Or will this cause an overload?

[@netman88]

If just radar or dashcam is probably fine. Doing both, I don't know.

[@brandonyoung-lv9ok]

@@netman88 true. Just got a radar detector and the wire isn’t that long so I’m going to have to remove the dash cam mirror tap. Not trying to ruin my power mirror. Also thanks for the fast reply!

[@porksandbean]

Parking mode works tapping from this power source?

[@netman88]

You will have to fuse-tap for that.

[@dookoonu2741]

I removed the cover to my 2017 RX350 mirror assembly and it has an empty connector on the left side, can I just plug the camera into that?

[@netman88]

Yes, if it works.

[@dookoonu2741]

@@netman88 👍

[@wb4514]

Can I tap into the Donger to get power to a radar detector?

[@netman88]

If the connector is right, it should work.

[@midrasi]

Is it working fine with the dual dash cam? If you connect the rear dash cam to your rexing is it working?

[@netman88]

It should work. I don't have a dual dash cam to test with though.

[@Stephen_AZ]

Late reply but in my 22 is350 it works and supplies enough power for dual camera

[@DaraghCarter]

I have a 2016 Lexus GS-F and a 2019 Lexus LX570 on the way. On the Dongar web site they offer a "10-pin Type B Toyota" plug, and a 12-pin Toyota plug. Do you happen to know which I need for my vehicles? Thanks.

[@netman88]

Looking at the Dongar technology website, I think you need the 10-pin type B.

[@pepperedbeefjerkey2990]

Put a dongar on my 2017 Lexus RX F Sport. Getting all kinds of error codes (cruise control, auto headlight, crash prevention). The usb power and mirror work though. What gives?

[@netman88]

Not getting any errors on our 2019 RX L. Clear to codes and see if they come back.

[@tonynguyen5362]

I have RC350, the rearview mirror have two connectors , in my car the one on the left is 12 pin and the one on the right is 10 pin, why you choose the right? what was the reason, I planning to get the 12 pin because it is available , the 10 pin out of stock .

[@netman88]

I haven't tried that 12 pin given all the specs indicated the 10 pin one. Let us know if you did any hacks to get it to work.

[@tonynguyen5362]

@@netman88 I don't have any info. on the specs of the 10 and 12 pin, I thought they all same voltage, since you have info. on the 10 pin specs, I would go with the 10 pin, I see comment below that there RC350 did not work, but he didn't say he plugged the 10 pin or 12 pin.

[@Minimaddogg24]

Hello, I tried installing this on my 2017 GS 350 F Sport but it doesn’t consistently give power to the dash cam. Shortly after powering on, the dash cam shuts off. One workaround I found was that before powering on the dash cam, I have to press the “I” button below the rear view mirror which I believe is the garage opener in order for the dash cam to stay on. Any idea why that’s happening? Did I receive a faulty adapter? I also have it connected to the 10-pin connector like you do in this video. Thank you.

[@netman88]

Did you get the Dongar 10-pin Type B connector? I'm using that one and installed on the 2020 GS 350 F Sport without any issues. Also did that same thing on RX and new NX also. Also, try testing the dashcam independently to see if the dashcam is working good.

[@Minimaddogg24]

@@netman88thank you for the response! Yes, I ordered the dongar 10 pin type B connector. However, while unboxing it I noticed that the little poly bag where the usb cables come in was already opened and was missing the USB-C cable. I’m thinking I received a return from Amazon even though it was listed as new. I connected the dash cam to a separate USB port and it stayed powered on the whole time so I don’t think the dash cam is faulty

[@evansmith8621]

This won't affect of the mirror dimming or rain sensing features?

[@netman88]

I didn't have any problems with it.

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

All it's doing is paralleling the circuit. The mirror doesn't draw that much power (amperage). I've done this before in my 2018 Lexus LS500 with no issues to operations of mirror functionality.

[@chenrapoport1720]

Cant we tap to existing connetor? Only need 2 pins

[@netman88]

If you know how to do it.

[@fugazi5150]

Not sure if this Dongar is compatible with my 2020 Toyota Corolla SE

[@netman88]

They only listed as: Corolla XSE/XLE 2020 - 2022 Corolla Hatchback SE/XSE 2020-2022 dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-b-lexus-toyota

[@N9olan]

Will parking mode work with this method?

[@netman88]

Nope

[@pradyH]

@@netman88 Ouch! I thought it did because the garage buttons work even when parked with the engine off! So, it doesn't get continuous power supply enough to keep the dashcam powered?

[@deplorablechump8758]

This adapter is out of stock everywhere 😢 Definitely install one on my 2022 Lexus

[@rutgershouses]

When it’s back In stock what dash cam would you suggest?

[@netman88]

Temporary back in stock. dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-b-lexus-toyota. Check if that's the supported model for your vehicle.

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@netman88 Placed my order. Thanks

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@rutgershouses I use Garmin Mini 2. It’s tiny.

[@rutgershouses]

@@deplorablechump8758 how do you like it? I was thinking of get the same

[@lee4macs]

It’s out of stock rn do you know if they restock quickly?

[@netman88]

No idea. Have to reach out to seller. I'm looking for another one for my other car also.

[@SATXrattlesnake]

Will this work on a poor man’s 2024 rav4?

[@netman88]

If there’s a rain sensor or auto dimming mirrors, then it should work

[@abelardoboyettenerida8134]

Does not work on 2019 RC F 350 as well as 2014 gx 460

[@netman88]

Interesting, I would like the RC would work. Did you use the rain sensor connector? I installed the same setup on my 2020 GS 350 F Sport and it works great.

[@kenpham1993ap]

Does it work on lx570 2009?

[@netman88]

Yes

[@alexchi9957]

Does it work on 2022 rav4 hybrid Xle ??

[@netman88]

Does the rav4 have the rain sensor? It will need to share that connector for power.

[@jodennyslora1080]

Does work for toyota highlander 2018

[@netman88]

It should but I don’t have highlander to test it

[@jjiang23]

Work on the 2023 gx460?

[@netman88]

Likely 10-pin Type B Toyota is what you need.

[@phats91]

can you please do a video how to do fuse-tap after this step?

[@netman88]

No need to fuse tap if you are using this method. Fuse tap if you want the camera to record even when vehicle is off.

[@phats91]

yes i want to my dashcam always on but i dont know how to do fuse tap

[@drakkar7860]

How about for 2022 rav4 xle?

[@netman88]

It should work. I just installed it on the 2022 Toyota Camry SE and it works fine.

[@drakkar7860]

@@netman88 cool thanks bro

[@markruddy3227]

@@netman88 I have a 23 Camry, as you did in the video, do you unhook and use the right side connector as well?

[@markruddy3227]

I don't believe it has a rain sensor so what would the right side power?

[@andriusgedgaudas7940]

Does not work for ES 350 2010.

[@netman88]

Thanks for that info.

[@viravudhlim5958]

Does it work on an 2014 is250?

[@netman88]

Should work

[@kullytran4813]

Does it work on 2022 Lexus GX460

[@dmitriykravchuk8402]

does it work on lexus nx300 2019?

[@netman88]

Yes, it should.

[@ArjunReddy-zy6zg]

Will it work for Lexus HS250H 2010 model

[@deplorablechump8758]

Nope. But you don’t need the adapter. Just run the wire along the top of windshield, inside the side cover, and under the steering wheel to the USB plug or cigarette plug. Remove the side cover by prying out a couple of small covers to expose a couple of hex screws underneath. It’s really easy.

[@viravudhlim5958]

Why doesn’t it work?