Hardwiring V1 and video to auto-dim mirror?
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I have a little video device stuck to the windshield in front of the mirror, and a V1 on the passenger's sun visor. That means two annoying wires and plugs. I am thinking of going to a shop and having them tap into the power in my auto dimming mirror, and attach the 12v wires that go to each device, but only long enough to reach their spots (5" for the video, 15" for the V1). I like where they are, and don't want to do the mirror-mount V1. But I have a few questions someone might have answers to:
(1) Would these draw too much power?
(2) Any recommendation for a shop in Los Angeles area to do this sort of thing?
(3) Should I be worried about someone messing this up, or is it pretty simple to get the plastic parts back together?
Thanks in advance for thoughts/suggestions.
(1) Would these draw too much power?
(2) Any recommendation for a shop in Los Angeles area to do this sort of thing?
(3) Should I be worried about someone messing this up, or is it pretty simple to get the plastic parts back together?
Thanks in advance for thoughts/suggestions.
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An alternative would be to get the power from the fuse box and run the wires up along the edge of the windshield post and headliner. I used the Bussman product below for the positive connection.
The ground can easily be obtained from a fuse box mounting screw where it connects to the body.
Edgy01 did a good write up of how he hardwired his V-1 this way . . . along with the V-1 remote units below the PCM. Works great !
Dave
The ground can easily be obtained from a fuse box mounting screw where it connects to the body.
Edgy01 did a good write up of how he hardwired his V-1 this way . . . along with the V-1 remote units below the PCM. Works great !
Dave
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Thanks Dave. I'll look into that option as well (and Edgy's posting). I can see the advantage of having the remote display below the PCM -- I'm always wondering if LEO see the red display and might latch on to me for that reason alone.
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I would suggest bringing power up there from the fuse box. It's easier than you can imagine.
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Power to the ceiling console light isn't switched, is it? I find having to remember to turn the detector on and off a PITA. That's why locating a switched source in the fuse box is a great solution.