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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:37 PM
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Trying to use an invisicord with my 03' (auto-dimming mirror). Blades seem to be too small so they don't stay put and don't make a connection.
Any alternatives or am I using the wrong cord?
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Old May 17, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Trying to use an invisicord with my 03' (auto-dimming mirror). Blades seem to be too small so they don't stay put and don't make a connection.
Any alternatives or am I using the wrong cord?
I have invisicords in all 4 of my cars. I had the same problem, but solved it by taking a pair of needle nose pliers and putting a very slight bend in the blade of the pins. Goes in snug and no connection issues.
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Old May 17, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron C!
I have invisicords in all 4 of my cars. I had the same problem, but solved it by taking a pair of needle nose pliers and putting a very slight bend in the blade of the pins. Goes in snug and no connection issues.
I actually tried that and had no success. I'll try again!
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Old May 17, 2016 | 09:17 AM
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There should be different models with different width blades to fit certain mirrors and their respective harnesses.
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I bought a few different cords on Ebay for different makes of radar detectors and never had a problem, if you cannot solve the problem give it a try because they are really cheap.
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Got another new 12" invisicord cord from RPI designs. Same story, the blades are too small, even if you bend them ten different ways, they won't stay in or make contact. Any suggestions?
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I took a razor blade and cut the rubber back right at the prong that goes in the mirror. That gave me enough room to push the pin in where it needed to be. It's like the rubber was keeping it from going all the way in.
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Originally Posted by Z06WHO
I took a razor blade and cut the rubber back right at the prong that goes in the mirror. That gave me enough room to push the pin in where it needed to be. It's like the rubber was keeping it from going all the way in.
Thanx, I'll try that.
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