After watching several videos of people removing trims and door jams and running cables around dashboards and under pedals, I resigned to just dangling the power cable from the dashcam to the 12V outlet. My mechanic said it probably wasn’t a good idea to try to remove the side column with the airbag or prying the trim. Then I came across someone installing the Dongar rear view mirror adapter.
I tried ordering from the Dongar website and Amazon, but they were sold out for my vehicle. I gave them my email address to be notified once the item was in stock. Within a few days, I got an in-stock email and I ordered the adapter. I didn’t know how long the wait would be, so I ordered the adapter after reading up on this particular model; it happened to be the same 10 pin, B type adapter I needed for my vehicle. This item is advertised for a 2020+ Toyota 4Runner. If you visit the Dongar site, there are only 5 types of connectors for Toyota and Lexus.
These adapters only work if you have an electronic rear view mirror with dimmer, compass, or garage door function. If your rear view mirror isn’t electronic, you can not use the adapter.
The installation was easy; the column that wires the rear view mirror to the roof console can be easily disassembled. They only plug in one way: M to F and F to M. Due to the extra slack from the dongle, I tucked most of the adapter underneath the roof upholstery trim. There are videos of people taking apart the roof console to hide the adapter, but I found that just opening up the upholstery trim half an inch is enough to shove the adapter inside. In some videos, they also hide the USB connector and run the plugged cable out from the upholstery to the dashcam. I wouldn’t recommend this because you might need to check the USB connector, or replace the cable or the dashcam, and you don’t want to disassemble the roof console again to get access to the USB connector. I zip-tied the USB connector to the wire column so I can easily access it. You can use this USB for a dashcam, speed detector, or GPS navigation unit.
This product came with a short USB-C and Micro USB cable. My dashcam requires a Mini USB cable. I called Dongar and they sent out the proper USB cable for free. They said the newer dashcams use USB-C and Micro USB for power, and they’re planning to discontinue Mini USB, but you can always call for any cable you need for your vehicle.
Since the cable is so short, the dashcam has to be placed near the USB connector. So figure out where the dashcam will be mounted, or you’ll need a longer cable.
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Works perfect
Perfect fit on my 24 4Runner TRD PRO. Hardest thing was pulling apart the upper console & cover covering the plug.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
After watching several videos of people removing trims and door jams and running cables around dashboards and under pedals, I resigned to just dangling the power cable from the dashcam to the 12V outlet. My mechanic said it probably wasn’t a good idea to try to remove the side column with the airbag or prying the trim. Then I came across someone installing the Dongar rear view mirror adapter.
I tried ordering from the Dongar website and Amazon, but they were sold out for my vehicle. I gave them my email address to be notified once the item was in stock. Within a few days, I got an in-stock email and I ordered the adapter. I didn’t know how long the wait would be, so I ordered the adapter after reading up on this particular model; it happened to be the same 10 pin, B type adapter I needed for my vehicle. This item is advertised for a 2020+ Toyota 4Runner. If you visit the Dongar site, there are only 5 types of connectors for Toyota and Lexus.
These adapters only work if you have an electronic rear view mirror with dimmer, compass, or garage door function. If your rear view mirror isn’t electronic, you can not use the adapter.
The installation was easy; the column that wires the rear view mirror to the roof console can be easily disassembled. They only plug in one way: M to F and F to M. Due to the extra slack from the dongle, I tucked most of the adapter underneath the roof upholstery trim. There are videos of people taking apart the roof console to hide the adapter, but I found that just opening up the upholstery trim half an inch is enough to shove the adapter inside. In some videos, they also hide the USB connector and run the plugged cable out from the upholstery to the dashcam. I wouldn’t recommend this because you might need to check the USB connector, or replace the cable or the dashcam, and you don’t want to disassemble the roof console again to get access to the USB connector. I zip-tied the USB connector to the wire column so I can easily access it. You can use this USB for a dashcam, speed detector, or GPS navigation unit.
This product came with a short USB-C and Micro USB cable. My dashcam requires a Mini USB cable. I called Dongar and they sent out the proper USB cable for free. They said the newer dashcams use USB-C and Micro USB for power, and they’re planning to discontinue Mini USB, but you can always call for any cable you need for your vehicle.
Since the cable is so short, the dashcam has to be placed near the USB connector. So figure out where the dashcam will be mounted, or you’ll need a longer cable.
I tried ordering from the Dongar website and Amazon, but they were sold out for my vehicle. I gave them my email address to be notified once the item was in stock. Within a few days, I got an in-stock email and I ordered the adapter. I didn’t know how long the wait would be, so I ordered the adapter after reading up on this particular model; it happened to be the same 10 pin, B type adapter I needed for my vehicle. This item is advertised for a 2020+ Toyota 4Runner. If you visit the Dongar site, there are only 5 types of connectors for Toyota and Lexus.
These adapters only work if you have an electronic rear view mirror with dimmer, compass, or garage door function. If your rear view mirror isn’t electronic, you can not use the adapter.
The installation was easy; the column that wires the rear view mirror to the roof console can be easily disassembled. They only plug in one way: M to F and F to M. Due to the extra slack from the dongle, I tucked most of the adapter underneath the roof upholstery trim. There are videos of people taking apart the roof console to hide the adapter, but I found that just opening up the upholstery trim half an inch is enough to shove the adapter inside. In some videos, they also hide the USB connector and run the plugged cable out from the upholstery to the dashcam. I wouldn’t recommend this because you might need to check the USB connector, or replace the cable or the dashcam, and you don’t want to disassemble the roof console again to get access to the USB connector. I zip-tied the USB connector to the wire column so I can easily access it. You can use this USB for a dashcam, speed detector, or GPS navigation unit.
This product came with a short USB-C and Micro USB cable. My dashcam requires a Mini USB cable. I called Dongar and they sent out the proper USB cable for free. They said the newer dashcams use USB-C and Micro USB for power, and they’re planning to discontinue Mini USB, but you can always call for any cable you need for your vehicle.
Since the cable is so short, the dashcam has to be placed near the USB connector. So figure out where the dashcam will be mounted, or you’ll need a longer cable.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
Perfect fit on my 24 4Runner TRD PRO. Hardest thing was pulling apart the upper console & cover covering the plug.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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East install, been working for 2 months perfectly
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