04-22-2014, 08:54 PM | #1 |
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Tapping power on rearview mirror for radar detector
Has anyone tapped into the auto dimming rear view mirror to use as a power source for my radar? I purchased the mirrortap wire to use with my Escort Maxx. If so, anyone know how to pop off the mirror wire cover on the windshield?
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04-23-2014, 06:10 AM | #2 |
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It's hard to get in there. I just ran the power from a switched fuse tap behind the glove box, up the A-pillar (behind the trim) and under the headliner to the detector. Made more sense for me regardless, since I have a remote display (V1) that shares wiring.
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04-23-2014, 11:21 PM | #3 |
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I'd like to know as well. It would be by far the cleanest method. It's too bad manufacturers don't give a standard connection in the back of the mirror for these kinds of things.
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04-24-2014, 12:51 PM | #4 |
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the black mirror surround simply pops apart outward.
The plug lower down in the mirror has the power and ground. I don't remember offhand, so I may need to open it up tonight to see, but the ground was brown and the power was the green IIRC (i checked with a probe). hooked my v1 up like this and works perfect |
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06-22-2014, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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Anyone have pictures of how to do this or recommend an installer in NJ or NYC?
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06-22-2014, 12:26 PM | #7 |
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Too much work. I just grabbed the extention cable and ran it from the arm rest cigarete lighter, under the carpet, under the trim around the door, and under the headliner.
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06-22-2014, 05:19 PM | #8 |
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GND is a Brown Wire with Black Stripe |
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