{"product_id":"thinkware-obd-ii-power-cable","title":"Thinkware OBD-II Plug and Play Power Cable","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe Thinkware OBD-II Power Cable unlocks full parking mode in about two minutes — it plugs straight into your car's OBD-II port and powers your Thinkware dash cam exactly as if it were hardwired, with no fuse-box wiring and no installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-minute DIY install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull parking mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEV \u0026amp; hybrid friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hardwiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides constant, switched power from the OBD-II port so every Thinkware parking surveillance mode — motion, impact, time-lapse, energy saving — works exactly as with a hardwire install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely reversible: unplug it and the car is back to stock, which makes it ideal for lease cars, company vehicles and novated leases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in petrol, diesel, hybrid, stop-start and electric vehicles with an OBD-II port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with all Thinkware dash cams \u003cstrong\u003eexcept the F790\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses its own dedicated harness. Your car needs an accessible OBD-II port (nearly all vehicles since the mid-2000s have one, usually under the dash). If an insurer or telematics dongle already lives in your OBD port, you'll need to choose one or the other — or hardwire instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-and-play constant power; enables all parking surveillance modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDash cam compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Thinkware dash cams except the F790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetrol, diesel, hybrid, stop-start and EV — any vehicle with an OBD-II port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug into the OBD-II port, route the cable to the camera — no tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month Australian accessory warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBD-II power cable and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Thinkware accessory from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Australian reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 12-month Australian warranty and your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this really as good as hardwiring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor parking mode, yes — the camera receives the same constant power and all surveillance modes work identically. Hardwiring is tidier long-term and frees the OBD port; this is faster, tool-free and reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich dash cams does it work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery current Thinkware dash cam except the F790 — the F790 uses its own dedicated hardwire harness (included with F790 kits).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it drain my car battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dash cam's own voltage protection still applies, shutting recording down before the battery gets low — same protection as a hardwired install.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it work in my EV or hybrid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — EVs, hybrids and stop-start vehicles with an OBD-II port are supported. If you're unsure where your port is, send us your make and model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the OBD-II Power Cable to your Thinkware dash cam order for instant parking mode, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thinkware\"\u003ebrowse Thinkware dash cams\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e if your vehicle is compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thinkware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308531478571,"sku":"OBDTH01E","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/OBDTH01E.jpg?v=1783233571","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/thinkware-obd-ii-power-cable","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}