{"product_id":"dongar-pro-parking-mode-dash-cam-adapter","title":"Dongar Pro Parking Mode Dash Cam Adapter – No Hardwiring, 18W USB-C, 3 Modes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep Recording While You're Parked with Dongar Pro. Parking mode power without a hardwire kit, a fuse tap or an auto electrician\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou come back to the car park at Chadstone and there's a fresh dent in the door, with nobody around and no footage. The Dongar Pro fixes that without a fuse tap in sight. It draws power from your auto-dimming mirror harness like the Classic, then adds a three-position slider so your dash cam can stay awake after the ignition is off: run for a set window, run continuously, or stick to ignition-only. A built-in low-voltage cutoff watches the battery so you still start in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8f2;border:2px solid #fe8b09;padding:26px;border-radius:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#333;\"\u003eBefore You Order: Let Us Check Your Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eDongar publish their compatibility lists for the \u003cstrong\u003eUS market\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those lists do not translate cleanly to Australian-delivered vehicles. A US Tacoma is not our HiLux. Same badge, different loom, different mirror connector. We have seen it catch people out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eSo don't guess, and don't work it out yourself. \u003cstrong\u003eSend us four things and we will confirm the correct cable pack against Australian fitment data before you spend a cent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, Toyota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, RAV4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim or variant.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, GXL Hybrid AWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eNot sure of your trim? Send a photo of the connector behind your rear-view mirror instead. Matching the physical plug is the most reliable method there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#fe8b09;padding:14px 35px;font-size:18px;border-radius:50px;box-shadow:rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px 4px 6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration:none;color:#ffffff;\" href=\"mailto:gday@dashcamguys.com.au?subject=Dongar%20Pro%20Fitment%20Check\u0026amp;body=Hi%20team%2C%20please%20confirm%20which%20Dongar%20Pro%20cable%20pack%20suits%20my%20vehicle.%0A%0AYear%3A%20%0AMake%3A%20%0AModel%3A%20%0ATrim%2Fvariant%3A%20%0A%0ADoes%20it%20have%20an%20auto-dimming%20rear-view%20mirror%3F%20%0AWhich%20dash%20cam%20am%20I%20powering%3F%20%0A%0AThanks%21\"\u003eEMAIL US YOUR VEHICLE DETAILS →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin-top:6px;\"\u003eBacked by our \"No Worries\" Fitment Guarantee. If we get it wrong, we make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrust this purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're an authorised AU reseller, shipping from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca title=\"See shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. You get a 12-month warranty, local technical support, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e30-Day No-Worries returns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Isn't For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your vehicle must have an \u003cstrong\u003eauto-dimming rear-view mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e. If it doesn't, no mirror-tap adapter will work and you need a traditional hardwire kit instead. The Fusebox Hardwire Kit cable pack below covers exactly that case. Some vehicles are known exclusions even where the badge looks right, so the fitment check above matters. VIOFO owners should note the camera will keep recording while parked, but VIOFO's own Parking Mode will not trigger. And if you only ever want the camera running while you drive, save your money and stay with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/products\/dongar-classic-dash-cam-adapter\"\u003eDongar Classic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDCG Score \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only plug-and-play mirror adapter that genuinely enables Parking Mode, with no fuse box required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-position slider for Ignition, Timed up to 4 hours, or Continuous up to 36 hours on a healthy battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic low-voltage cutoff protects your starting battery in every mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue 18W USB-C output with 5V, 9V and 12V rails to suit modern dash cams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pry tool in the box for shrouded-mirror vehicles, and a pre-applied adhesive pad on the module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey-fob-sized body hides inside the mirror shroud for an OEM-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a traditional install? The Fusebox Hardwire Kit pack gets you the same three modes via fuse taps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Could Be Better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness coverage is narrower than the Classic, and the published lists are US-market, so we verify Australian fitment for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous runtime depends entirely on battery age and how often you drive, so an older battery will cut out well short of 36 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIOFO cameras record while parked but will not enter their native Parking Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo of the Toyota and Lexus harnesses are near-identical and the factory labelling is confusing. See below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich short USB leads ship with which pack varies, so tell us your camera and we'll check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Parked Protection Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost dash cam claims come from a moving incident, but most unresolved damage happens while the car sits still. Trolley dings, car park scrapes and hit-and-runs leave no witness and no footage if the camera powers down with the ignition. Constant power is what turns a dash cam from a driving record into round-the-clock evidence, and a voltage cutoff is what stops that protection from flattening your battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Installs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single procedure. The right one depends on your vehicle, which is one more reason to have us confirm your pack first. All three take minutes and none of them require a trip to an auto electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-view mirror install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tilt the mirror down, unclip the mirror's connector, plug the Dongar harness in between, and clip the original connector into the harness. Pass-through, and fully reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof-cavity install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Used on several newer Toyota-family vehicles. The dome-light assembly pulls down, a 5-pin connector sits inside the cavity, and the harness routes through the headliner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusebox hardwire install.\u003c\/strong\u003e For vehicles without a supported mirror connector. Three wires, being red for constant power, yellow for ignition-on power and black for ground, onto fuse taps. The kit supplies eight pre-fused taps in the four common sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Mazda, the harness changes depending on whether your rear-view mirror is \u003cstrong\u003eshrouded\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003enon-shrouded\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both harnesses are in the Mazda pack, so tell us which you have and we'll point you at the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Warnings Worth Reading First\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not unplug the Toyota Safety Sense connector.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Toyotas carry a 12-pin Safety Sense connector near the mirror that is very easily mistaken for the mirror connection. It is not. Leave it alone and look instead for the additional 10-pin connector under the plastic shroud, or the 5-pin connector in the roof cavity. Unplugging the Safety Sense loom can disturb your driver-assist systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Toyota and Lexus harness labels don't match their names.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pack contains two near-identical 3-pin harnesses. The \u003cstrong\u003e5A harness is printed \"3-Pin harness 5A\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e5C harness is printed \"3-Pin harness 5B\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 5A is for roof-cavity installs, the 5C is for the Camry, and the 10B harness is for rear-view mirror installs. If you're unsure which one your car wants, ask us rather than guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery cable pack includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Dongar Pro USB module with a pre-applied adhesive pad, a small pry tool for shrouded-mirror vehicles, and short USB power leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-tap packs\u003c\/strong\u003e add the vehicle-specific wiring harnesses for that family. The Toyota and Lexus pack ships three, being the 5A, 5C and 10B. The Mazda pack ships two, being the 10-Pin Type A for non-shrouded mirrors and the 10-Pin Type E for shrouded mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fusebox Hardwire Kit pack\u003c\/strong\u003e instead adds a 3-wire hardwiring cable, being red for constant power, yellow for ignition-on power and black for ground, plus \u003cstrong\u003eeight fuse taps with fuses pre-installed\u003c\/strong\u003e: two each of ATO regular, Micro2, Mini and Low-Profile Mini. That covers virtually every fuse box in the country without a second trip to the parts shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich short USB leads are supplied varies by pack. Tell us which camera you're powering and we'll make sure you have the right lead, or grab one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/products\/dongar-usb-c-converter-bundle\"\u003eshort converter leads\u003c\/a\u003e. Cameras with a DC barrel plug need our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/products\/dongar-usbc-to-dc-converter-cable\"\u003eUSB-C to DC converter cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReading The Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED on the module tells you which mode you're in, which saves a lot of guessing after install:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ignition mode. The camera runs with the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulsing green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Timed mode. The camera keeps running after shutdown, up to about 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulsing red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous mode. The camera keeps running until the low-voltage cutoff steps in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Everyday Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence while parked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your camera keeps watching after you walk away, so a car park hit is recorded instead of guessed at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the trade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide to Ignition, Timed or Continuous depending on whether you're parked at home overnight or at the airport for a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery peace of mind:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cutoff steps in before the battery drops too far, so you're not calling roadside assist on Monday morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire results without hardwiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fuse taps, no A-pillar trim, no auto electrician on the mirror-tap packs. Typical fitment is 5 to 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowers the modern stuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18W USB-C with multi-voltage output handles cameras that older 5V-only adapters struggle with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible and warranty-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pass-through connection you can undo before trade-in, with all mirror functions untouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian fitment, checked by Australians:\u003c\/strong\u003e We match your exact Year, Make, Model and Trim before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUpgrade Your Parked Protection Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gday@dashcamguys.com.au?subject=Dongar%20Pro%20Fitment%20Check\"\u003eEmail us your Year, Make, Model and Trim\u003c\/a\u003e, we'll confirm the right cable pack, then add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/products\/dongar-usbc-right-angle-adapter\"\u003eUSB-C Right-Angle Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e if your camera's port sits tight against the windscreen, and pair it with a high-endurance microSD card so parked recordings survive the write cycles. Ships from Melbourne within 24 hours\u003ca title=\"See shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e*\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with our 30-Day No-Worries return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-08-27\"\u003eLast updated: August 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dongar","offers":[{"title":"Toyota \/ Lexus (PMA-01)","offer_id":51247991619620,"sku":"PMA-01","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mazda (PMA-02)","offer_id":51247991652388,"sku":"PMA-02","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honda \/ Acura (PMA-03)","offer_id":51247991685156,"sku":"PMA-03","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fusebox Hardwire Kit (PMA-04)","offer_id":51247991717924,"sku":"PMA-04","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7486\/0324\/files\/Dongar-Pro-Parking-Mode-Dash-Cam-Adapter-No-Ha-212.webp?v=1787885916","url":"https:\/\/dashcamguys.com.au\/products\/dongar-pro-parking-mode-dash-cam-adapter","provider":"The Dash Cam Guys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}