@Panzer948 - were you able to get the smallest size pins in this wire tap to fit in your mirror connector?I just purchased this set from Amazon, which includes 3 sizes just in case. But after looking at the mirror today (I have the lux auto dimming version), I am pretty sure it takes the smaller of the three.
I actually bought this same kit for my other two cars a few months ago and used the smallest and middle size taps for them, leaving me the larger one as a spare. However, that larger one is to large for Bronco mirror too, so ording the exact same thing since I know it was a good product and has that smaller diameter version that I think will fit. Plus, this kit of three cost the same (or less) than some with only one tap. I hope this helps.
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Detector-Valentine-Beltronics-Hydencamm/dp/B097MGX318/ref=sr_1_9?crid=12EQ2YALEE3BB&keywords=mirror+tap+radar+detector&qid=1636333794&s=electronics&sprefix=mirror+tap,electronics,201&sr=1-9
Yes, went in with no problem. It's pretty cheap on Amazon too!
That is cool. How does that work? I don't have my bronco yet. Can I leave switch 6 on and it will come on and off with the key? Are the wires easy to get to? I was going to do the mirror tap but maybe this is a good call.I ran mine to the glovebox prewire and switch 6. Cable tucks behind the window seal and there is room to fish it to the glovebox. Zero trim removal.
Yes, The switches are ignition controlled.
The remote display doesn't have the sensors on it, to my understanding -- you'd still need the back of the main unit to have clear view of the windshield, and the front of the unit a clear view of the rear window.
| Fuse 37 | 20A fuse | Auto-dimming interior mirror; Parking assist control module; Heated steering wheel |
I don't think this is a problem or maybe I am not understanding what your concern is. I have been running my new Valentine now for a couple of months on the auto dimmer circuit (using mirror taps) and have had no blown fuses. I have the same setup in two other cars for years and never blown a fuse in them either. They both draw very little to be of a real concern. I hope that puts things at ease.
My question exactly. I haven't had a radar detector since the 1980s or maybe early 1990s......seems like a waste of money and an antiquated concept.
Not antiquated at all. Until police start to use something other than radar (which they still do 99% of the time) then radar is another tool to keep us in check
. I had one in the late 80s to 90s too and the newer models are 10 times better than those. When you combine a good radar detector that has false alarm filters/lockouts with Waze, you are covered fairly well. I haven't had a ticket (knock on wood) in 15 years and I am no light foot. Always remember the cost of the detector easily pays for itself if it saves you one ticket...Not at all a waste of money, has saved me thousands. Depends on where you live, what and how you drive.
And Waze will only work if someone else sees them and if they bother to log them. I use Waze but in no way rely on it.
