USB lead hanging from top of windscreen

[Gaz911]

Hi, new member and recent new owner of a Prius business edition plug in. 

I'm wondering what the USB plug hanging at the top of my windscreen at the rear view mirror is for? 

I can't find any info online or in my owner's manual. 

Thanks in advance. 😁

[FROSTYBALLS]

Dash cam that has now been removed?

[Gaz911]

Thanks for your reply. 

Were dash cams fitted as standard on these? 

There's not one present now but looks like a factory fitted lead? 

It's at the top of the windscreen though so I'm unsure how it would connect unless the cam would of been mounted at the top also? 

[Parts-King]

No not fitted as standard, sounds like somebody left the wiring behind and removed the dash cam. The dash cams stick to the top of the screen 

[Roy124]

Nextbase Dashcam seems to be a Toyota dealer preferred extra. Have a close look to the upper left side of the mirror.  You may see traces of the adhesive. 

That particular Dashcam records position, time, speed and g-forces.  Very useful in the event of a crash. Of course it could prove your fault too. 

[Ancient Nerd]

Definitely a Dashcam. The other end will probably be connected to the fusebox under the dash on the passenger side. There will probably be a piggyback connector to one (or possibly two if the camera had a parking mode) of the fuses.

If you can find a Dashcam with a similar USB connector, it will make for an easy self-install, saving you a lot of hassle, or the cost of a professional installation.

Fwiw, when I sold my last Prius (to a dealer), I moved the Dashcam to the next car, I cut off the old cables at both ends. Then I just bought new cables for the new car. The ne owner would probably curse me if he knew.

 

[Gaz911]

Thank you everyone for your replies. 

Mystery solved. 

At least now if I ever consider getting a dash cam it should be an easy job to fit myself.