Hardwiring a radar detector
#17
Since you're right next-door in NC, I thought I'd pass along the tip that the use of a detector is illegal in adjacent VA....though you may have one in your car if it is turned off. The state troopers have detector-detectors.....and can tell when you are using one. If so, they have the right to stop and search....confirmed by the courts. Penalties include a fine and/or impoundment of the device. No warnings. No excuses.
#18
gentex mirror
The auto dimming mirror is a gentex....google gentex wire harness pin out....its the ten pin...if u look hard at it, you can see the numbers at each corner...
It has 3 wires coming out of it. one const, one ground, one is ign.
J
It has 3 wires coming out of it. one const, one ground, one is ign.
J
#19
I followed that link, I had posted earlier and it matched with my wire harness. Everything is like it needs to be!
#21
#22
ya, just recently on my friends 2nd gen mirror hardwire we grabbed power from that exact spot....figured the 3rd gen would be similar but i notice the 3rd gen is250/350 have gentex mirrors.
Every car we own has a gentex homelink/compass type mirror and im very familar with their pin outs...etc..
ill be installing a radar on our 2014 IS250 this week.
-J
Every car we own has a gentex homelink/compass type mirror and im very familar with their pin outs...etc..
ill be installing a radar on our 2014 IS250 this week.
-J
Last edited by JasonZ-YA; 09-11-14 at 08:31 PM.
#23
Get a mirrortap from link below then tap blue wire (ignition power) and purple (ground) it's right from blue wire.
http://www.mirrortap.com/mt2000.html#Micro
Pin 1 (Blue): Ignition Power
Pin 2 (Puple): Ground
Pin 3 (not on ewd?)
Pin 4 (Green): Signal for light control
Pin 5 (White): Signal for light control (both are MPX)
Pin 6 (Pink): Power
Pin 1 is fused with the 10A IG1 NO.3 fuse
Pin 6 is fused with the 10A MPX-B NO.1 fuse
http://www.mirrortap.com/mt2000.html#Micro
Pin 1 (Blue): Ignition Power
Pin 2 (Puple): Ground
Pin 3 (not on ewd?)
Pin 4 (Green): Signal for light control
Pin 5 (White): Signal for light control (both are MPX)
Pin 6 (Pink): Power
Pin 1 is fused with the 10A IG1 NO.3 fuse
Pin 6 is fused with the 10A MPX-B NO.1 fuse
There's a cover in front of mirror on the glass. It looks like this. Remove the cover by sliding down on the cover, you can see the wire harness slightly. You can then pull off the cover after sliding down this cover. Ignore the other wire on the outside. It's my dash cam wire.
the mirror is a GENTEX brand mirror - i would say its the same as a GENTEX model 313 however its made specifically for Lexus in that the wiring is routed internal the mounting and is completely unseen. I say Gentex 313 because of its features and typical 313 ten pin harness that is identical to other gentex 313 mirrors. from the pics below, you can see the 313 BLACK female harness built into the mirror mount cover.
So, after sliding down the cover like the picture quoted above, i simply just used a T20 torx bit and unscrewed the mirror from the mount.
This allowed me to slide up the entire assembly and off comes the mirror. use a flat screw driver and release the tab on the harness and whats left hanging is the car side white harness with the color wires quoted above:
Car side harness hanging from headliner after mirror removed:
This is the mirror end, you can see where the white harness was connected to the BLACK female harness of the gentex (typical gentex 10 pin female) end:
Next, this is a good picture showing the colors dojoman listed on the car side harness:
Hope this helps some further to not be afraid to remove it. its very very simple. doesnt take any strong pulling or pushing and is very easy for anyone to do in 30 minutes or so.
In case of dropping a tool, etc - I would say lay a towel over your dash, protect your nav screen, etc...(typical precautions when doing a project).
Take care,
-J
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#25
I'm trying to decide on mine,
Thank you
Walter O.
#26
Followed these instructions to a tee, here's my final setup
(I tucked the wires for a cleaner look after I took this photo)
I didn't cut anything or splice anything. It was really easy to do and can undo without any damage to the car!
(I tucked the wires for a cleaner look after I took this photo)
I didn't cut anything or splice anything. It was really easy to do and can undo without any damage to the car!
Last edited by dnasians; 12-08-14 at 11:38 AM.
#28
A little confused guys...do I have to take off the mirror to connect the wire? Would I use this cord:
Oh I have the 9500ix btw.
Amazon.com : PerformancePackage Mirror Wire Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cable - Escort Redline 8500 9500iX MAX : Car Electronics
Oh I have the 9500ix btw.
#29
A little confused guys...do I have to take off the mirror to connect the wire? Would I use this cord: Amazon.com : PerformancePackage Mirror Wire Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cable - Escort Redline 8500 9500iX MAX : Car Electronics
Oh I have the 9500ix btw.
Oh I have the 9500ix btw.
#30
I attached mine with the blendmount and then wired it with a mirrortap cord. I have links below. When you purchase either product you have to tell them which radar detector you have and which car, and they will send you the correct one. And no, you don't need to take the mirror off. Above the mirror there is a rectangular housing for the wires. You need to slide that down towards the mirror and then you can pull it right off.
Amazon.com: BlendMount Escort Passport Max Radar Detector Mount. High Quality Custom Mount (BMX-2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012, or 2013)(Not Compatible with European Vehicles and C6 Corvettes): Automotive