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Old 07-30-11, 03:35 PM
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So i got a invisicord and mikes mount for my g35 hooked up to the mirror, I was wondering how to hook it up to my 1999 lexus gs300 mirror. Searched but none for second generation.
Old 07-30-11, 03:59 PM
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what is that?

Try this: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...n-signals.html
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I meant my rearview mirror, I want to hook my valentine v1 using the mirror's power source. Sorry for the confusion. Like this;

http://www.myg35mods.com/tutorials/i...unt/index.html
Old 08-02-11, 10:56 PM
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anyone can help?
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Open up the dome light assembly and use a test light or multi-meter to find a 12v and ground source to tap.
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can i tap into the rearview mirror power harness?
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Originally Posted by vkt420
can i tap into the rearview mirror power harness?
Sure. But if I remember correctly the mirror and the headliner are very close. Rather then mess with and expose the mirror wiring, run a wire up and under the headliner to the dome/garage opener assembly. There is a lot more room in there and less chance of damage.

I'll look at it again when I am on my way to work.

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So having looked at it again I still think you are better off running the wire up and under the headliner rather then opening the covered mirror wiring. The distance difference is a couple inches.

You probably could create an opening in the mirror wiring cover and run your wire through there, or even tap it there. But I have never opened it so I do not know how much room is in there and I don't like working in such small areas.
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The previous owner had one hooked up in mine to the map light garage door opener power source. It was very easy to unhook and pull wires through
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alright thanks for the suggestion. the problem i might have is my 8" cord is not long enough to reach, the light but i will have to see about that.
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