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Adafruit 16 Pin Type A Dashcam Power Adapter 20W USB-C cables - automotive

SKU CH-WV6Y-2TYYQ

A 16-pin Type A dashcam adapter delivering up to 20 W via USB-C with multiple cables and pry tools included

  • Plug-and-play installation directly into rearview mirror wiring
  • 20W USB-C Power Delivery charges devices quickly
  • Supports Ford F-150, Bronco, Mustang and other models
  • Includes USB-C to RJ45, Micro, Mini cables plus pry tools
  • Sturdy cable design prevents vibration and shaking during driving

Vehicle Compatibility

This 16-pin Type A dashcam power adapter fits select Ford F-150, Bronco, Mustang, MKZ, Fusion, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and Flex models. It connects directly to the rearview mirror wiring for a plug-and-play installation. Buyers with a different pin layout or a 16-pin Type B port cannot use this adapter.

Power Delivery

The unit accepts a 12 V vehicle supply and provides USB-C output at 5 V 3 A, 9 V 2 A or 12 V 1.67 A up to 20 W with PPS support from 3.3 V to 11 V at 1.8 A. It is designed solely for USB-C devices and does not support USB-A charging. No thermal, noise or power-draw figures are supplied for normal operation.

Included Accessories

The package supplies USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to RJ45, USB-C to Micro-USB and USB-C to Mini-USB cables plus two pry tools and two spare adhesive stickers. These items cover most dashcam wiring scenarios and simplify cable routing. No software or firmware is included with the adapter.

Highlights

  • Plug-and-play installation directly into rearview mirror wiring
  • 20W USB-C Power Delivery charges devices quickly
  • Supports Ford F-150, Bronco, Mustang and other models
  • Includes USB-C to RJ45, Micro, Mini cables plus pry tools
  • Sturdy cable design prevents vibration and shaking during driving

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 16-pin Type A connector into the rear-view mirror wiring without damaging the clips?

Use the two included pry tools to gently release the mirror harness, align the keyed 16-pin Type A plug, and press straight in until the latch clicks; forcing it at an angle bends the internal pins.

Which of the supplied cables or adapters will wear out first and need replacing?

The USB-C to USB-C lead carries the full 20 W PD/PPS current, so its connector and internal wires see the most thermal stress and typically fail before the lower-power Micro, Mini or RJ45 cables.

At what output level does the adapter hit its thermal or current limit during a long drive?

Continuous 12 V 1.67 A (20 W) output is the maximum rated load; sustained operation at that level will trigger the built-in protection before any lower voltage mode does.

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