I am planning on hardwiring my V1 into our 2008 mazda5. I have done the install on previous cars no problem, but due to my desire to NOT try to fish the wire from the extreme base of the windshield to the fuse box, I was going to just steal juice from the sunroof motor.
But I am not sure how to pull the light cluster out (I hate breaking plastic tabs by blindly pulling, BTDT).
Also, while I am sure I could figure out the wiring, anyone have a diagram? What colors does mazda usually use for power and ground?
[edit]
as I look at the dimming mirror install instructions, I might just go that route, as it will be technically safer, IE pulling off the fusebox. Not that the sunroof wiring can't handle the extra load, but it is the 'better' way. And like everything, with instructions it isn't that bad. Although I'll likely solder, as I don't trust those vampire clips.
[/edit]
But I am not sure how to pull the light cluster out (I hate breaking plastic tabs by blindly pulling, BTDT).
Also, while I am sure I could figure out the wiring, anyone have a diagram? What colors does mazda usually use for power and ground?
[edit]
as I look at the dimming mirror install instructions, I might just go that route, as it will be technically safer, IE pulling off the fusebox. Not that the sunroof wiring can't handle the extra load, but it is the 'better' way. And like everything, with instructions it isn't that bad. Although I'll likely solder, as I don't trust those vampire clips.
[/edit]
Last edited: