2020+ Rear view mirror cover removal for 12v power
#18
Even easier. Check out @GX*BOB video on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvZgIX6gxt4
#19
Check @6:30 of the video. He uses the mirror power, he only shoves the dongle up under the roof (and removes the sunglasses/roof module to make it easier to hide the adapter). He does not tap into the map lights at all. Removing that sunglass/map light module just makes it easier to shove the Dongar adapter under the roof liner.
That would give you switched power for your radar @7:58 of his video is where he's putting the Dongar adapter inline and providing his power to his camera (or in your situation a radar detector).
And if not using the Dongar adapter here are the pins/wires that provide 12v switched and ground. This is the plug behind the mirror when you take off the plastic covering.
Last edited by bowhun2r; 02-03-22 at 04:24 PM.
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#22
The replacement Dongar adapter came in today and it's the right one! I installed it, tested it, and it works perfectly. No more visible USB cables for the dash cam. This was the easiest DIY I've ever done on any vehicle.
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bowhun2r (02-06-22)
#23
Hardwiring a Radar Detector in the GX460
This week I picked up my '22 GX460 and I just wired an Escort Redline 360 into the overhead by tapping the mirror connector
It also appears the ES, and RC are very similar. I'm assuming the other models in the line are very similar as well
It also appears the ES, and RC are very similar. I'm assuming the other models in the line are very similar as well
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Seanzky (04-18-22)
#24
All Lexus/Toyota mirror connect harness have the same pin for power and ground (pin#1 for power and pin#2 for ground). I have used mirror tapping before for my RL360C, then I added Escort ZR5 laser shifter, which provides the power and control for RL360C. I am using Blendmount for the RL360C as well.
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EJC (04-16-22)
#25
It's sold out currently, but this is a pretty simple plug-and-play option: https://dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-b-lexus-toyota
#26
It's sold out currently, but this is a pretty simple plug-and-play option: https://dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-b-lexus-toyota
https://www.amazon.com/Dongar-Technologies-Installation-Toyota-4Runner/dp/B08TW2R2S3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33AENOEZ54Q5U&keywords=DASH+CAM+POWER+ADAPTER+%2810-PIN+TYPE+B%2C+LEXUS%2FTOYOTA%2FSUBARU%29&qid=1650301569&sprefix=dash+cam+power+adapter+10-pin+type+b%2C+lexus%2Ftoyota%2Fsubaru+%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1
#27
EDIT: I looked through the reviews and it seems GX owners have used the one you linked to with no issues. Sweet.
#28
I'm not certain that will work with a GX. The Amazon product linked from Dongar's site (different model number) is this one, and is also sold out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH4G1NW...v_ov_lig_dp_it
EDIT: I looked through the reviews and it seems GX owners have used the one you linked to with no issues. Sweet.
EDIT: I looked through the reviews and it seems GX owners have used the one you linked to with no issues. Sweet.
Only difference is that I did not use the USB power, but the gnd, switched power and additionally the constant power from pin 7 if I recall correct (pink/white in oem plug). This enables parking recording. Dash-cam is set to power off if battery get below 12vdc to ensure car can start.
I can open and verify pin # if anyone needs the info
#29
Thanks to @hzhao and @bowhun2r for very useful information!
Looks like Dongar's 10 pin adapters are out of stock forever, so I made a pigtail for 12V myself. If someone need OEM connectors part numbers: 6098-3909 Sumitomo TS series (Female) and 6098-3869 Sumitomo TS series (Male), pins are selling separatly. I bought a knockoff kit male+female+pins on aliexpress and in-line fuse from Littelfuse. It's impossible to crimp pins reliably without special die, I soldered all pins.
Looks like Dongar's 10 pin adapters are out of stock forever, so I made a pigtail for 12V myself. If someone need OEM connectors part numbers: 6098-3909 Sumitomo TS series (Female) and 6098-3869 Sumitomo TS series (Male), pins are selling separatly. I bought a knockoff kit male+female+pins on aliexpress and in-line fuse from Littelfuse. It's impossible to crimp pins reliably without special die, I soldered all pins.