[KDRunner]

Ok, Got a Dashcam for Christmas. Ordered wiring to convert 12v to 5vusb. Going to connect it to the fuse box via a add a circuit fuse to the fuse box. Now I'm looking things over and I see there is not a fuse box in the cabin!
So, How do I get a wire from inside the cabin to under the hood, or is there somewhere inside I can connect up to? I want the wires all concealed and out of the way.

 

[Buddha]

I have been looking at dash cams too. I like the Garmin 20, but the thought of running a power cord from the cigarette lighter is not appealing at all. I'd also like to hear some options for hard-wiring.

 

[KDRunner]

My daughter bought me the Cobra CDR 840 from Costco. works great. Nice HD video and features.
Been researching today. There is a way to connect power from the mirror. They have a mount even for radar detectors.
Need to be converted to 5v, which is no big deal. I just don't see any connections on the mirror. I'll have to talk to someone that does installs. The wire definitely is very un appealing hanging down and must go or else it goes until I find a solution.

 

[KDRunner]

Info at blendmount.com and mirrortap.com

 

[Buddha]

Had no idea these sites existed. Thanks!

 

[KDRunner]

Had no idea these sites existed. Thanks!

Me either. Just been doing some searching.

 

[KDRunner]

Had no idea these sites existed. Thanks!

Alright, found on a forum from Mirrortap on how to get to the wiring on our mirror. It's the same as a Grand Cherokee.
Hope this link works.

Blendmount and Mirrortap Hybrid Install on '14 Grand Cherokee Limited - BlendMount Forum

 

[Buddha]

Hot d-a-m-n! It's the same mirror too! I'm really excited for this addition, thanks KD!!!

 

[KDRunner]

Hot d-a-m-n! It's the same mirror too! I'm really excited for this addition, thanks KD!!!

Your Welcome. Went to dealer today, right by my work. They said tapping into mirror is no problem. Other spot also is vanity mirror, not sure if that is switched with ignition though and what the voltage is. I need to go from 12v to 5v1amp usb. Hopefully the converter will hide inside the box behind the mirror. Ordered another cable today with pins. Will cut radar connector off of it and splice it.

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[KDRunner]

Alright. Mission accomplished. I ended up scrapping the mirror tap. I cheated out and got a cheaper on on Amazon and the prongs are very cheap and broke when putting mirror back on. I just spliced into the wires instead. I shortened up all the wires, left a little length inside mirror cover. The color wires are the same as in the post above. When putting mirror back on window start with it around the 2 o'clock position and turn it counter clockwise, it will go right on. DO NOT try to just push it on. It won't work. Nice with no wires!

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[KDRunner]

Alright. Mission accomplished. I ended up scrapping the mirror tap. I cheated out and got a cheaper on on Amazon and the prongs are very cheap and broke when putting mirror back on. I just spliced into the wires instead. I shortened up all the wires, left a little length inside mirror cover. The color wires are the same as in the post above. When putting mirror back on window start with it around the 2 o'clock position and turn it counter clockwise, it will go right on. DO NOT try to just push it on. It won't work. Nice with no wires!

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[KDRunner]

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[texas_rebel]

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