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Thinkware TWA-OBD2 OBDII Dash Camera Installation Cable | Works with QVIA Cameras - Lockdown Security
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Thinkware TWA-OBD2 Power Cable

Regular price $54.99 CAD
Sale price $54.99 CAD Regular price

In the box: Thinkware TWA-OBD2 OBD-II power cable, 3 m

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Our verdict

A tidy way to get parking mode on a Thinkware, and easy to remove at lease return. On an EV or a vehicle that switches the port off when parked, use the TWA-SH instead.

Jeff BatesOwner, Lockdown Security · Installing since 2003
  • Parking mode without touching the fuse box
  • Low-voltage cut-off set in the camera
  • 3 m (9.8 ft) cable
  • Works with select hybrids and EVs (not Tesla)
Fit check

Will it work with my camera?

Pick your camera. We'll tell you if the Thinkware TWA-OBD2 fits it, or show you the cable that does.

1. Pick your camera brand

Pick your camera to check.

What's in the box

  • Thinkware TWA-OBD2 OBD-II power cable, 3 m

Cameras it works with

The cameras we sell that it fits.

Also fits: Thinkware F100, Thinkware FA200, Thinkware F200PRO, Thinkware F750, Thinkware F770, Thinkware F800, Thinkware F800PRO, Thinkware Q800PRO, Thinkware Q850, Thinkware Q1000, Thinkware QA100, Thinkware U1000, Thinkware U1000 PRO, Thinkware U3000, Thinkware X500, Thinkware X550, Thinkware X800, Thinkware X1000

Installation

Have us hardwire it

Hardwiring is part of every dash cam install we do. We hide the cable behind the trim, connect it to the right fuses and set up parking mode, and the work is covered by our lifetime installation warranty.

Bought your camera somewhere else? Contact us before you book and we'll confirm the price.

The details

The Thinkware TWA-OBD2 powers your Thinkware dash cam from the OBD-II port under the dash, with full parking mode. No fuse taps and no spliced wires: plug it in and route the cable to the camera.

What it does

  • Parking mode: motion and impact detection while parked, plus time-lapse and energy saving modes on cameras that have them.
  • Battery protection: the camera's voltage monitor shuts it off before your battery runs too low.

Good to know

  • Works with select hybrid and electric vehicles and start-stop vehicles, but not Tesla. On an EV it may not run parking mode; Thinkware recommends the TWA-SH hardwiring cable there.
  • It takes up the OBD-II port, so unplug it when a mechanic needs the port.

Compatibility

All Thinkware dash cams except the F550 and the F790.

At a glance

Connects to
OBD-II port
Camera plug
Thinkware power plug
Cable length
3 m (9.8 ft)
Parking mode
Yes
Battery protection
Set in the camera or the Thinkware app
Vehicle voltage
12 V vehicles
SKU
TWA-OBD2

Fuse box, OBD-II or 12V socket?

There are three ways to power a dash cam. Only two of them give you parking mode.

Best for parking mode

Hardwire kit (fuse box)

Wires to your fuse box with fuse taps. The neatest install: the cable disappears behind the trim, the 12V socket stays free, and parking mode runs with a low-voltage cut-off. Most kits need two fuse taps, sold separately.

OBD-II cable

Plugs into the diagnostic port under the dash. Parking mode without touching the fuse box, and easy to take out at lease return. It has to come out when a mechanic needs the port, and some vehicles turn the port off when parked.

12V socket cable

Plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. Nothing to wire, and handy as a spare for a second vehicle. In most vehicles the socket turns off with the engine, so there's no parking mode.

What customers say

Verified reviews from customers who bought this.

Power cable questions

Do I need a hardwire kit?

Only if you want parking mode. For recording while you drive, the 12V cable that came with your camera does the job. Parking mode needs power with the engine off, which means a hardwire kit to the fuse box, an OBD-II cable, or a dash cam battery pack.

Will parking mode drain my car battery?

Not to the point of stranding you, when it's set up right. Every hardwire kit and OBD-II cable we sell shuts the camera off at a set voltage, either with a switch on the kit or in the camera's settings. An old battery and cold weather cut the margin, so set the cut-off higher in winter. If your vehicle sits for days at a time, a dash cam battery pack keeps your starting battery out of it completely.

Do I need fuse taps?

For a hardwire kit, yes, usually two: one on a constant fuse and one on an ignition fuse. Most kits don't include them. If this one does, it says so under What's in the box. Fuse taps come in five sizes, so check yours first with our fuse identifier.

Hardwire kit or OBD-II cable?

Both give you parking mode. A hardwire kit is the tidier, permanent install and leaves the OBD-II port free. An OBD-II cable is quicker to fit and easier to remove, which suits leased vehicles. Some vehicles turn the OBD-II port off when parked; on those, a hardwire kit is the way to go.

Can I use another brand's cable?

Use the cable made for your camera. The plugs can look the same, but cables differ in output, in how they tell the camera the engine is off, and in their cut-off. The wrong one can leave parking mode not working. Use the fit check above, or text us your camera model.

Will the cable reach my fuse box?

The length is under At a glance. In most cars and SUVs, 3 to 4 metres reaches from the windshield to a fuse box under the dash. If your fuse box is in the trunk or under the hood, or you drive a truck or van, pick a longer cable or text us and we'll tell you what fits.

Can I install it myself?

If you're comfortable finding a constant and an ignition fuse with a test light, yes. Budget about an hour, and follow the steps in the user guide. Or have us do it at our Markham shop: hardwiring is part of every dash cam install, with our lifetime installation warranty.

Do you ship across Canada?

Yes. Shipping is free in Canada on orders over $200, and smaller orders ship for a flat $10. We also ship to the US and worldwide; US orders may be charged duties at checkout.

Not sure which cable?

Text us your camera model and tell us what you want parking mode to do. We'll point you to the right cable.