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Originally Posted by Yotalivin
Is the power source a usb or some type of proprietary plug? Goal would be to remove and use a 3rd party higher quality dash cam with factory wiring.
Thanks for any info!
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The connector to the camera is not USB.
Unfortunately the power and ground is supplied by an ordinary vampire tap splice. An additional wire is spliced to the ECU harness presumably for ignition sense. It's not a harness like you'd expect for an alarm system or remote start kit.
It would probably be easier to tap into the power of one of the existing USB ports or 12V power port for a 3rd party camera.
IMHO, the benefit of the Toyota camera is the fit and finish. It is small, looks like a factory component, and does not look like a camera at all. It also has the power port in a location so that the cable is flush against the windshield (covered) and tucked behind the headliner.