Will cigarette lighter power a dash cam if car isn't on?

[Redhot2474]

Would the cigarette lighter power a dash cam if car wasn’t on? I’m looking for a quick an ez way to have some security in evening for my car in parking garage. Thanks

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[mcdermottm]

Totally different vehicle but my wife has a dash cam plugged into the lighter on her MB GLE350 and it is not powered without the ignition on.

 

[WattTurbo]

Would the cigarette lighter power a dash cam if car wasn’t on? I’m looking for a quick an ez way to have some security in evening for my car in parking garage. Thanks

No it will not

 

[W1NGE]

Would the cigarette lighter power a dash cam if car wasn’t on? I’m looking for a quick an ez way to have some security in evening for my car in parking garage. Thanks

Highly unlikely.

Most likely source of power would come from the rear view mirror behind the camera.

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