Mirror tap for radar detector for '15 Z51
02-03-2015, 03:42 PM
#41
Instructor
I did this install the other day for my V1. Had same trouble with pins but then tried different sides and found that both pins slid in with only a little effort when pushed in on a particular side, so if it won't go in try another side. As far as cutting a notch I had enough room just running wire out the top as it is open and so wire is in between top of plastic cover and liner, which is soft.
Thanks to all who took the time to write about their install and posting pictures. It gives us all the confidence to take on these upgrades.
Beekeeper
Thanks to all who took the time to write about their install and posting pictures. It gives us all the confidence to take on these upgrades.
Beekeeper
The problem reported was due to a difference with the 2015 convertible mirror attachment. I believe due to the PDR.
02-05-2015, 07:34 PM
#42
Instructor
No one with a Blendmount and mirror tap on a 2015 convertible to comment? 
02-06-2015, 08:17 AM
#44
Instructor
02-10-2015, 03:31 PM
#45
Instructor
02-14-2015, 04:47 PM
#46
Instructor
02-24-2015, 09:53 PM
#47
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Great thread
But alas I have a 2015 vert but the wiring should be the same.
I have the BM and a 9" Mirrortap to hook up a V1 and when the weather warms up a tad I will open the block behind the mirror and take a look see.
I have one question and it might be epically stupid but this whole thread I have seen reference to "car side" I do not know what this means?
Driver or passenger is all I understand.
I am so thankful for this thread as I do not have the proper volt meter to do the work so its off when car is off and on when its on. This helps a ton.
I would prefer a pro do this but the certified installer in Austin Texas didn't know they were a certified installer!!!!!!!!! hahahaha
By god at least they were honest about it.
Will do a face to face with them tomorrow.
Vert guys that have done this let us know dammit!!!
I have the BM and a 9" Mirrortap to hook up a V1 and when the weather warms up a tad I will open the block behind the mirror and take a look see.
I have one question and it might be epically stupid but this whole thread I have seen reference to "car side" I do not know what this means?
Driver or passenger is all I understand.
I am so thankful for this thread as I do not have the proper volt meter to do the work so its off when car is off and on when its on. This helps a ton.
I would prefer a pro do this but the certified installer in Austin Texas didn't know they were a certified installer!!!!!!!!! hahahaha
By god at least they were honest about it.
Will do a face to face with them tomorrow.
Vert guys that have done this let us know dammit!!!
02-25-2015, 12:05 AM
#48
Melting Slicks
What length, the 9" or 12" do you guys that have done it recommend?
02-25-2015, 12:16 AM
#50
Melting Slicks
02-25-2015, 12:34 AM
#51
Advanced
I had no clue at all when I ordered regarding micro/nano/macro taps.
Color me ignorant on the subject. Why I need a local pro do help me not get in trouble. I had no probably doing anything to my two 69's but that was way before vehicle computers jacking with us.
Color me ignorant on the subject. Why I need a local pro do help me not get in trouble. I had no probably doing anything to my two 69's but that was way before vehicle computers jacking with us.
02-25-2015, 10:39 AM
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But alas I have a 2015 vert but the wiring should be the same.
I have the BM and a 9" Mirrortap to hook up a V1 and when the weather warms up a tad I will open the block behind the mirror and take a look see.
I have one question and it might be epically stupid but this whole thread I have seen reference to "car side" I do not know what this means?
Driver or passenger is all I understand.
I am so thankful for this thread as I do not have the proper volt meter to do the work so its off when car is off and on when its on. This helps a ton.
I would prefer a pro do this but the certified installer in Austin Texas didn't know they were a certified installer!!!!!!!!! hahahaha
By god at least they were honest about it.
Will do a face to face with them tomorrow.
Vert guys that have done this let us know dammit!!!
I have the BM and a 9" Mirrortap to hook up a V1 and when the weather warms up a tad I will open the block behind the mirror and take a look see.
I have one question and it might be epically stupid but this whole thread I have seen reference to "car side" I do not know what this means?
Driver or passenger is all I understand.
I am so thankful for this thread as I do not have the proper volt meter to do the work so its off when car is off and on when its on. This helps a ton.
I would prefer a pro do this but the certified installer in Austin Texas didn't know they were a certified installer!!!!!!!!! hahahaha
By god at least they were honest about it.
Will do a face to face with them tomorrow.
Vert guys that have done this let us know dammit!!!
Adding an afterthought, you do not have to separate the connector. Doing that is only necessary to give you more slack in the wiring to work with. In my case it didn't.
A cheapo volt/ohm meter can be your best friend.
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02-25-2015, 10:53 AM
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The smaller the tap, the easier they will be to insert in the connector. A very small (jeweler size) screwdriver will help wallow out the connector to accept the tap also.
02-25-2015, 05:44 PM
#57
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No issues at all on my 2014 using the black and purple wires from the car side of the connector. I also noticed that the purple wire connection is blind (it's not connected to the mirror wiring). That's why you have to put the MT pins in the connector on the car side (not the mirror side). Side note, there really shouldn't be an issue with blowing a fuse because the RD uses less than one amp. If only one amp increase blows any fuse, there's some other issue going on, probably an installer created short. The MirrorTap has a one amp fuse built in.
A micro screwdriver will help with enlarging the holes for the pins because they are a tight fit.
Also if you route the wires correctly, you do not have to drill any holes in the cover.
A micro screwdriver will help with enlarging the holes for the pins because they are a tight fit.
Also if you route the wires correctly, you do not have to drill any holes in the cover.
02-25-2015, 06:02 PM
#58
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by grandpawmoses
It could. I haven't checked but I suspect it's on a 10 amp fuse.
IMHO Swagging a video camera from the mirror is going to shake too much.
IMHO Swagging a video camera from the mirror is going to shake too much.
But I could mount it to the windshield to be more secure.
I was just looking for an easier power source.
