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๐Ÿš— Boost Your Car's Efficiency with the Thinkware HWK-TW01 OBD Installation Cable Review

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Description of ๐Ÿš— Boost Your Car's Efficiency with the Thinkware HWK-TW01 OBD Installation Cable

Professional installation without Hardwiring - the echomaster OBD cable is a Thinkware approved cable for installing your dashcam. As no physical Hardwiring in necessary, This method should allow for a simple installation plugging directly into your OBD diagnostic port. This still allows for the OBD port to be used. Activates parking Mode โ€“ The OBD cable allows the activation of the Thinkware dashcam parking Mode, The unit will start after 2.5 minutes to allow for vehicles with stop/start technology.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install Suitable for code readers and scan tools

It was easy to install. My first cable put the camera in "parking mode" intermittently. I called Thinkware support, they immediately sent a full replacement kit free of charge, and the new cable works perfectly. Excellent support from the company.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

GREAT PRODUCT SUPER EASY INSTALLATION

Bought for my Thinkware f200 Pro to install in my 2007 Mini Cooper S, worked great although the box was large and at first I thought I was missing the pac module , but I went back and searched the packaging, it was wrapped in brown paper.

Pros
  • As everything before
Cons
  • Concise instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing product! Absolute perfection!

Perfect for my 2020 Silvwrado 1500 3.0L Diesel. It gives dedicated power to my Thinkware F300d camera. This makes it work properly and automatically even in parking mode. It also ensures that the camera does not turn on/off during auto start/stop. This is really necessary when using a DVR.

Pros
  • Useful for more than it's intended purpose
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 1 out of 5

A bit pricey but worth it

Why would anyone connect a DVR? That makes it so easy that you can get it up and running in no time. Works great with Thinkware DVRs, just wish it had a switch like the cheaper version I use on other brands of DVRs. This does not work for many other brands as the dash cam is equipped with the plug. Most of these are mini USB or something, it's a round tip.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Product comes without IGN-3F ignition module

Product came - not in Echomaster packaging - it was wrapped in a cardboard envelope with OBD-II cable - IGN-3F ignition module was missing. If you look at the Revain image, it clearly shows that the ignition module has been turned on. I had to return this from the US to Revain Customer Returns in Dunfermline Fife UK - what a hassle. Your best bet is to buy direct from Thinkware, which is what I did.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Some cons

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Makes a ThinkWare installation a breeze (sic)

For me this product made all the difference in installing my ThinkWare camera, a true plug in part. I would say that this adds to the ease and confidence of installing the system quickly. While the cost may put some off ordering, I'd say it's worth every penny. No searching for the right fuse to plug in, no cables from the cigarette lighter, nothing to complain about. Simply use your current OBD-II connector to ensure full system functionality and your OBD-II connector will remain in the sameโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great choice
Cons
  • Annoys

Revainrating 3 out of 5

This product will only last 7 months if you are lucky

I installed this kit with Thinkware f200 in February 2021 and in September it started not working as it should. My dashcam won't turn off when my car (Corolla 2017) is off, draining the battery. the product does not work as it should. I contacted the seller and he told me the warranty was expired. And that's all they think of my hard-earned money. What a bad experience with Revain and this is a so called company that is allowed to sell low quality products and not get it right.

Pros
  • Finally bought
Cons
  • For old

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product but doesn't work with X1000

The concept of these cables is great. Very easy connection, free OBD port and parking mode for Thinkware cameras. The only problem is that this particular cable does not work with the Thinkware X1000. Parking mode is random, sometimes it takes several hours to switch from recording mode to parking mode. The camera will then turn on again (when the machine is turned off). After working with Thinkware Technical Support, they discovered that while this cable is not compatible with the X1000โ€ฆ

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Boring packaging