2006 Yaris RS Hatchback + Garmin Dash Cam 20

[V Matinsky]

Hello,

I purchased a Garmin Dash Cam 20 about a week ago and use it plugged into the cigarette Lighter Port below the steering Wheel.

Today I noticed that my heater motor starts off at regular speed but slows down to almost nothing and to get it to work I need to shut the heater fan off. It comes back to life a couple minutes later but slows down again.

I don't know if this is a coincidence but I am wondering if the Garmin is drawing too much Current for my Yaris to handle?

The specs on the Garmin power cable are 12VDC input 1.3 Amp draw for current and outputs 2 Amp.

I'm not sure of what the current limit is for the Yaris so I am asking for advice whether the Yaris just isn't up to this kind of load?

I'm going to discontinue using the Garmin tomorrow for the drive to work and see if the heater fan works as it should or slows down again.

Thanks for your advice and info that you can offer.

VM

Canada