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Power Source in Headliner?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by bendilzerian, Jun 16, 2018.

  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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    bendilzerian

    bendilzerian [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Not exactly A/V question, but yall probably know best and I didn't know where else to go with this.

    I am looking to hardwire my radar detector. I don't have the in-mirror rear-view I have the version with the display in the dash.

    Is there a power source I can tap up above if I remove the headliner? The overhead light maybe? I'd rather do that then pull the pillar cover and dick around underneath the dash if I don't have to. Even if removing the headliner is a bit more 'work'.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:11 PM
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    HandOfGod

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    If you remove the sunglasses holders their is power for the rear view mirror you should be able to tap in to.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:17 PM
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    Oh nice, is it standard there just in case the truck gets the rear-view backup cam?
     
  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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    I would use an add a fuse and tap off an accessory source on the fuse box(not airbags, abs) and ground to chassis.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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    I had a manuel review mirror and upgraded to an autodim/ homelink mirror so that’s why I know there is a plug for it. I bought the mirror here on TW and he supplied the plug. I’m hoping to find a splitter so I can add a dashcam myself.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:32 PM
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  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:35 PM
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    No worries man, just trying to help out.
     
  9. Aug 4, 2018 at 7:27 AM
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    It's pretty easy to get a wire down to the fuse panel by removing the a pillar cover. Headliner doesn't need to come down you can fish the wire with a coat hanger. I did this for my dash cam
     

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