Hardwire radar detector to rear view mirror?

[GM convert]

Has anyone done this, or taken the plastic cover off to see if there is a place to tap positive and negative? Also, is there a manual of some sort on the mirror, wiring/ cover removal? It’s a 19 Limited. Thanks

 

[0212353]

Yes, there is a key'd power source there. "Fused Ignition Switch Output Run / ACC" - and a ground. Only 3 wires that I see in the diagrams. One is for canbus, another is ground.

The power wire is pink / yellow.

Looking at the removal instructions of the rear view - just states to use a trim removal stick to remove the upper cover first, then the lower cover. Rear view mirror will then twist counter clockwise off of the aluminum button on the windshield.

 

[GM convert]

Yes, there is a key'd power source there. "Fused Ignition Switch Output Run / ACC" - and a ground. Only 3 wires that I see in the diagrams. One is for canbus, another is ground.

The power wire is pink / yellow.

Looking at the removal instructions of the rear view - just states to use a trim removal stick to remove the upper cover first, then the lower cover. Rear view mirror will then twist counter clockwise off of the aluminum button on the windshield.

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[firecadet613]

Another choice is to run a wire down to the fuse box under the steering wheel. I did a write up on that when I put my dash cam in.

 

[smcgt]

If you complete the install, how about adding some photos so those of us still waiting on ours have a good instruction DIY?? Please?

 

[GM convert]

Will do. Parts will be here tomorrow.

 

[I Love Grits]

See attached instructions for removal of overhead console & rearview mirror, and the wiring harness for rearview mirror.

The headliner harness runs in the same area:



This is the mirror harness:

 

[YoAdrian]

Will do. Parts will be here tomorrow.

How did it go? Hoping it was easy, love the idea of a clean install up there.

 

[GM convert]

It’s done. It’s a pain. The two wires you tap are the black ground and red next to it. I used blend mount wire kit 15 inch and their mount.

 

[GM convert]

Pic isn’t loading. I can text them. If anyone wants more info.

 

[smcgt]

Hey, I have a limited for delivery next week and plan the same. What blend mount did you use? And of course, the usual photos ask. Please?

 

[Jared B]

My cell is 6086179991. I can answer and send pics.

You can email the pics to me if you want: [email protected] and I'll post them for you.

 

[WRH]

I plan to use the same solution I had in my Tacoma:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CWLEEI8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That let me wire in my dash cam and my radar detector.

 

[thefastz]

I am struggling to get the plastic off above the mirror. Any tips?

BTW Thank you, I Love Grits, for the diagrams!

 

[GM convert]

I am struggling to get the plastic off above the mirror. Any tips?

BTW Thank you, I Love Grits, for the diagrams!

Call me

 

[WRH]

I'd rather pull power from the harness up in the overhead console area. Wires look a little thicker. Anyone have the schematics for those two harnesses? Somewhere in there I"m sure there is a good ground and ignition switched 12V power lead.... (see pic, two of those wires are ideal, I hope!). Anyone know?

 

[WRH]

New Plan. Gonna just run one from the fuse box behind the globe box. Better all around...

 

[firecadet613]

New Plan. Gonna just run one from the fuse box behind the globe box. Better all around...

Where's there one behind the glove box? I know of one under the steering column...

 

[WRH]

You're right. Went out there, and nothing. hahaha. Post I saw was obviously not for our trucks. Okay, to the other side...

 

[firecadet613]

You're right. Went out there, and nothing. hahaha. Post I saw was obviously not for our trucks. Okay, to the other side...

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/hard-wire-dash-cam-install.550/