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Billy10mm · 07-27-2016, 09:58 AM

Anyone know what voltage the rear view mirror runs on (I assume 12v)? And does anyone have a wiring diagram for it (2014 1LE is what I'm running if it matters).

In case anyone cares, I'm trying to splice in a 12v to 5v step-down/switching regulator and run my dash cam off of it.

Either this: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1385
Or this: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1065

CreeperRS · 07-27-2016, 10:20 AM

I'll be adding my mirror tap on Friday, I'll let you know. By the way what dash cam are you using? I have the Blackvue.

Billy10mm · 07-27-2016, 10:25 AM

The Rexing V1

JimE · 07-27-2016, 02:43 PM

Unless I'm mistaken, it's always hot (ie: does not shut off with the key), that's why the mirror taps don't work (for radar detectors) on 13+ models.

The work around, as noted by a few members here, is to tap into a feed up by the dome light.

Billy10mm · 07-29-2016, 10:08 AM

No wiring diagram? Any tips on removing the plastic housing at least?

CreeperRS · 07-29-2016, 10:10 AM

Don't trip I got you. I have to run some errands right now, but I will be doing my install. I'll post pics on how to and give you the voltage on the connection for the mirror and dome light.

BostiPB · 07-29-2016, 11:15 AM

On my 2014, when I went to install my mirror tap for my radar detector, Instead of the mirror, I used the passenger airbag light as my source.

JimE · 07-29-2016, 03:10 PM

This is covered a few times in a couple of the radar detector mounting topics (search 9500ix or Valentine). Such as this one: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=9500ix

CreeperRS · 08-01-2016, 04:06 PM

Sorry Billy, my dog was poisoned we had to rush him to the vet. I will be doing my install and posting pics and info later today.

Billy10mm · 08-02-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CreeperRS

Sorry Billy, my dog was poisoned we had to rush him to the vet. I will be doing my install and posting pics and info later today.

Shit dude, sorry to hear that. What happened? Accident?

CreeperRS · 08-17-2016, 05:59 PM

Sorry, for the late response. Sorry, I wasn't able to tackle my install sooner. I'll post some info and pics tonight. Yeah, my poor puppy ate something off the ground after we had sprayed some pest poison. He's doing much better. Thanks.

CreeperRS · 08-19-2016, 01:07 AM

Just finished! I had to use my iPhone as a lamp, as I forgot my head lamp in Mexico. I didn't have time to do this during the day as I work the late shift. I will be posting pictures and tutorial tomorrow. I'm beat. It wasn't difficult just frustrating. I used the mirror tap and a blendmount for my Escort Passport 8500 X50.

CreeperRS · 08-21-2016, 04:30 PM

Ok, so I was unable to get a switched voltage reading from the mirror harness. Instead I used the wiring harness from the "Passenger Air Bag" light. I found a black - ground cable and a red + 12V cable.

I used the mirror tap connector that came with a fuse spliced in series. First I removed the light cover, then the light bezel, then the trim around the switch selector and selector itself. Then, the hardest part to figure out, the light housing. It has these small pins that have to be pushed in, in order to get the housing to drop down. Once that's out of the way, you will need to remove 2 Philips screws that hold in place the actual overhead bezel. After that, simply pull down and the bezel should hang, held on by the multiple harnesses connected.

I used a trim removal tool to allow for the RJ11 connector to slide through. Look at the pictures below and see where I plugged in my cables. Put everything together by following the steps in revese. Now my radar detector comes on every time I turn the car on.

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CreeperRS · 08-21-2016, 04:32 PM

All done. Sorry for the delay Billy. Hope this helps. Look at page 1 post #14.

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07-27-2016, 10:20 AM	#2
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	I'll be adding my mirror tap on Friday, I'll let you know. By the way what dash cam are you using? I have the Blackvue. __________________

07-27-2016, 10:25 AM	#3
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	The Rexing V1 __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-29-2016, 10:08 AM	#5
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	No wiring diagram? Any tips on removing the plastic housing at least? __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-29-2016, 10:10 AM	#6
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Don't trip I got you. I have to run some errands right now, but I will be doing my install. I'll post pics on how to and give you the voltage on the connection for the mirror and dome light. __________________

07-29-2016, 11:15 AM	#7
BostiPB Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 129 View My Garage	On my 2014, when I went to install my mirror tap for my radar detector, Instead of the mirror, I used the passenger airbag light as my source. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS - Red Rock Metallic - Kooks Headers, Corsa Extreme, Factory Reproductions Z28 Rims, Pedders Coilovers, JDP Clutch Reservoir, Summit Racing Line Lock, GM Strut Brace, GM low profile splash guards, Roto-fab CAI, Oracle Ghosted Sidemarker Lights & Concept Mirrors, ZL1 Side Skirts, MGW Flat Stick Shifter, BMR Subframe Connectors, Eaton Truetrac, Yukon 4.11s, GForce Renegade Axles, Speedmaster79 Diff Cover, Offset Diff Bushings, Every Suspension Bushing Front & Rear Replaced with BMR Poly Bushings - 421HP 412TQ

07-27-2016, 09:58 AM	#1
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	2014 Rear View Mirror Wiring Anyone know what voltage the rear view mirror runs on (I assume 12v)? And does anyone have a wiring diagram for it (2014 1LE is what I'm running if it matters). In case anyone cares, I'm trying to splice in a 12v to 5v step-down/switching regulator and run my dash cam off of it. Either this: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1385 Or this: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1065 __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-27-2016, 02:43 PM	#4
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Unless I'm mistaken, it's always hot (ie: does not shut off with the key), that's why the mirror taps don't work (for radar detectors) on 13+ models. The work around, as noted by a few members here, is to tap into a feed up by the dome light.

07-29-2016, 03:10 PM	#8
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	This is covered a few times in a couple of the radar detector mounting topics (search 9500ix or Valentine). Such as this one: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=9500ix

08-01-2016, 04:06 PM	#9
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Sorry Billy, my dog was poisoned we had to rush him to the vet. I will be doing my install and posting pics and info later today. __________________

08-17-2016, 05:59 PM	#11
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Sorry, for the late response. Sorry, I wasn't able to tackle my install sooner. I'll post some info and pics tonight. Yeah, my poor puppy ate something off the ground after we had sprayed some pest poison. He's doing much better. Thanks. __________________

08-19-2016, 01:07 AM	#12
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Just finished! I had to use my iPhone as a lamp, as I forgot my head lamp in Mexico. I didn't have time to do this during the day as I work the late shift. I will be posting pictures and tutorial tomorrow. I'm beat. It wasn't difficult just frustrating. I used the mirror tap and a blendmount for my Escort Passport 8500 X50. __________________

08-21-2016, 04:30 PM	#13
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	MIRROR TAP INSTALL 12V OVERHEAD CONSOLE Ok, so I was unable to get a switched voltage reading from the mirror harness. Instead I used the wiring harness from the "Passenger Air Bag" light. I found a black - ground cable and a red + 12V cable. I used the mirror tap connector that came with a fuse spliced in series. First I removed the light cover, then the light bezel, then the trim around the switch selector and selector itself. Then, the hardest part to figure out, the light housing. It has these small pins that have to be pushed in, in order to get the housing to drop down. Once that's out of the way, you will need to remove 2 Philips screws that hold in place the actual overhead bezel. After that, simply pull down and the bezel should hang, held on by the multiple harnesses connected. I used a trim removal tool to allow for the RJ11 connector to slide through. Look at the pictures below and see where I plugged in my cables. Put everything together by following the steps in revese. Now my radar detector comes on every time I turn the car on. __________________

08-21-2016, 04:32 PM	#14
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	All done. Sorry for the delay Billy. Hope this helps. Look at page 1 post #14. __________________ Last edited by CreeperRS; 08-21-2016 at 06:06 PM.