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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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I have two devices that I want to tap into my 2014 ES.

1) I bought a radar detector bracket that mounts to the rear view mirror. Does anyone know how to tap into the power of the mirror? I want to tap into the power so the radar cable is nicely routed up and away than down into the cigarette lighter in the center console.
2) I purchased a ProClip smartphone holder that charges the phone. what would be the best way to tap into the cars power under the dash?
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mannym
I have two devices that I want to tap into my 2014 ES.

1) I bought a radar detector bracket that mounts to the rear view mirror. Does anyone know how to tap into the power of the mirror? I want to tap into the power so the radar cable is nicely routed up and away than down into the cigarette lighter in the center console.
2) I purchased a ProClip smartphone holder that charges the phone. what would be the best way to tap into the cars power under the dash?
There's an old DIY thread on here with pics on how to tap into the rear view mirror and other alternative to power source.
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...013-es350.htmlhere's the link https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-6th-gen-2013-present/687711-hardwire-radar-2013-es350.html
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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MrlexEd88, that is excellent. Thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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Thanks for pointing out that older link for a power source in the rearview mirror! I was about to set aside some weekend time to wire a Valentine V1 down the A-pillar and all that stuff and adding to that, our only power socket is in the center console!

Just ordered an Invisicord so I can install this quickly!
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by AircraftX
Thanks for pointing out that older link for a power source in the rearview mirror! I was about to set aside some weekend time to wire a Valentine V1 down the A-pillar and all that stuff and adding to that, our only power socket is in the center console!

Just ordered an Invisicord so I can install this quickly!
Just to add to the success stories here, I wired up a dashcam using these instructions. I used low-conductor-count wire (very stiff) and just jammed it into the harness and put a dab of epoxy on top and it's been working flawlessly for almost a year. Very clean install- it fits behind my rearview and you can't even see it... but it can see you!
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Invisicord came in yesterday. So I popped off the rearview mirror cover, just stuck in the 2 wires from the invisicord and the Valentine V1 is already powered. Literally took less than 5 minutes to do everything!

Ready to monitor these end of the month speed traps tomorrow!
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