Wiring diagram rearview mirror

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KQ0TR3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like I said... cheap Chinese junk. But unfortunately none of the big manufacturers make anything like it (that I'm aware of). And I like the stealth factor.
My quality expectations are not high... it's certainly no Blackvue... but it should be a fun toy for a while.

 

That's very cool, just not $200 with exchange rate and shipping kind of cool. But still an awesome install!

 

Install complete. Tied into the rearview mirror wires as posted above. Blue for accessory and white/black for ground.

Actually had my landlord confirm everything, I asked to borrow his multimeter and he basically did the install for me. Now I just need to convince him to get a Tacoma!

Everything is working perfectly, really glad I've got this "mod" done and it's very seamless. I hardly know the camera is there now since I can barely see it while sitting in the drivers/passenger/rear seats. Its also mounted BEHIND the rearview mirror, so other drivers won't notice it very easily.

What do you guys think? Hope this helps others planning on hardwiring their camera.

I didn't want to hardwire to the battery since I didn't want to risk it dying if we go on vacation, and didn't want the complication of wiring in a switch just for a simple dashcam

 

I would love some additional details into how you did this. I just purchased the Vantrue X1 pro but do not know electrical and I am terrified with screwing something up or voiding my warranty somehow. Rather than soldering can an automotive wire tap be used

$8 First Source Quick Splice Wire Tap Connector 22-18 Gauge (Red) - 100 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Splice-Connector-22-18-Gauge/dp/B003L9G6FU ?

If its 12V continuous power, would your risk frying the camera as it only requires 5v of power?

Also, with this hardwired setup does the parking detect feature still work when the car is off? Apparently that requires constant power when the car is parked.

 

Ok - but what are the other 9 pins on the plug for??

 

would be nice to integrate my radar detectors with the RV for a display.

 

Think I have answer just trying make sure.

 

That would be sweet.

 

Reviving an old thread. I had my dash cam hooked up to my mirror. All of a sudden out of nowhere, neither my mirror or dash cam are getting power. Anyone know which fuse the mirror belongs to? Everything else overhead is still working just fine.

 

I am looking at wiring in a usb plug via this method, that way I can plug in whatever I want. Did you use t-taps or cut & solder?

DC Converter,GEREE DC Buck Module 12V to 5V 3A USB Output Step Down Voltage Regulator Charge for Samsung Galaxy ，iPad iPhone 4S 5 6/6 Plus etc.

DC Converter,GEREE DC Buck Module 12V to 5V 3A USB Output Step Down Voltage Regulator Charge for Samsung Galaxy ，iPad iPhone 4S 5 6/6 Plus etc.

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So when you guys tapped into the power source, what did you solder in??

Did you just cut the end off a usb cable, find the wire for power and solder it in? Or did you buy a step-down 12v to 5v usb outlet and plug in using a small usb cord?

 

Just used this info to mirror tap my '23 tacoma. Can confirm it still works

 

You do know Amazon sells a power tap for Tacoma mirror.

 

Not in 2017....
Enough people wanted to do this that a harness was invented...

 

I was quoting a comment from a couple of hours ago about at '23 Tacoma.

 

yeah I bought the plug and play dash cam usb plug from
https://dongar.tech/products/12pin-tacoma

 

My radar detector utilizes a phone jack plug for power. I wasn't able to find any.

 

Toyota makes an OEM harness that taps inline to the mirror, also has +12v, ground, and always on +12v with fuses in the harness. It is used to power their OEM dashcam but you can use it to power anything you want and not splice into the trucks existing wiring. It's 40-60$ depending on the dealership.