Wire Layout Plug in Overhead console please~! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ohnoyuji · 10-07-2005, 06:15 PM

Hi, I've just purchase an Gentex Autodim Mirror off ebay, I realize that I need to connect the mirror with an power source
I was wondering if I can avoid to wire it to the A pillar then down to the fuse box, but instead connect it to the overhead console: (the lamp light)
THere's a lot of wire there, Since I have sunroof, there's extra wire as well. The pin has 5 wire, can anyone tell me which one is which?
Since I want to split the wire for power to my mirror, I wish to tap it to the lamp light wire, which I assumed to be an 12V source. Tell me which one is which, please.

Thank you a lot.

***ModifierMR*** · 10-07-2005, 06:20 PM

If you can get ahold of a multimeter you can probe the wires for 12v

Try looking at the switch above the lamp, when the light clicks on, it should touch a plate or something like it. and turn on. That plate that it hits, should be 12v constant.

But im not sure on that because ive never tested mine before. I will try to get you some better info.

ohnoyuji · 10-07-2005, 06:40 PM

Ya, exactly, I afraid of that constant 12V, it might leak out my battery, when I connect it to my mirror,
Or
Anyone has the instruction to install the gentex mirror, in the package, there's no installation sheet, only a few clips, and tides that's all.
Anyone can tell me can be great,
2004 V6 SE

leasaunce · 10-07-2005, 08:09 PM

hey! i was gonna bid on that mirror on ebay last week. but since the shipping cost a bit pricey i have to let it go.......

AznVR4 · 10-08-2005, 12:26 AM

Hey, i installed a Gentex mirror on my car aswell. Do NOT tap the wires on to the Lamp Lights, As for it would A- Blow out a Fuse (which what Happened to me) B- Drain out your battery. cause the lamp electrical could be activated without the key in ignition. since you have a moon roof, there should be a plug that you could plug into. I dont have a moon roof so i had to wire out everything down the pillar, which took me about half an hr to do with a neat job.

AznVR4 · 10-08-2005, 12:34 AM

Here is a Link of the direction that toyota dealerships use to install the mirror. http://www.toyotaparts4u.com/2002%20...s%20Mirror.pdf

Also, i forgot to add the link to tell you which pin is what.
http://www.p71interceptor.com/gentexmirror/

You could also get more info from theis Forum aswell
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...8560&KW=gentex