2012 Radar Detector Hardwire

Hey guys,

Searched for this but couldn't find an exact answer. I'm going to be picking up a 2012 w/ the newer autodim mirror (the one with homelink). Are there any differences in wiring behind the sunglasses holder for 12V and ground between the 2012 and earlier models with the regular autodim mirrors? I've hardwired my last two cars rather painlessly and don't want to be screwing with the wiring on a new truck.

I saw this thread: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/47449-radar-detector-hardwire-easy-instructions.html

Is the wiring color coded differently on the 2012 or is it the same?

Thanks yall

 

Id use a add a fuse. Run from dash on drivers side through a pillar cover.Ground on bolt for airbag. Then use card board to shove up under headliner then run down inside mirror cover.

 

This is what I did. Used empty fuse slot that only had power with ignition. That way I didn't cut any wires. And I could take out easily if I sold truck. Btw used a 7.5 amp fuse

 

Which empty slots are power with ignition? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Thats a long run methinks. I looked into doing that too with mine, but ended up saving those slots for hardwiring my satellite radio and another accessory since they were closer.

i did a self-stripping tap connector which was a little less intrusive and more reversible on the rearview mirror, but mines a '10 and not '12.

 

behind change holder middle row 2nd from the left

 

This ^^

 

Thanks for the help everyone. The quick tap has worked well for me in the past but I want to do it right with this truck. It seems the fuse tap is the best option.

 

Also, if anyone has a picture of the fuse box with the fuse added it would be much appreciated. I'm not what one would call an electrician.

 

Part you needhttp://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Cooper-Bussmann-ATM-fuse-tap-converts-one-into-two-fusible-circuits-10-Amps-maximum-on-added-circuit/_/N-25gq?itemIdentifier=32416&_requestid=1036434

 

I used a 2.5 amp fuse

 

So wait 7.5 amp or 2.5 amp?

 

Check your radar. Mine draws 2.3 so o used 2.5

 

Does anyone happen to know the right amp fuse for a Beltronics STi Driver?

 

Op, the black is the ignition/power and the white is the ground. Just in case you hadn't already done your install.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/246082-2012-radar-install.html

 

Thank you sir. Nice thread there.