Mazda5 Valentine One mirror mount

ljmattox

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2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
I hate hanging cords from radar detectors, so I spent some time this afternoon installing a direct-wire connection and mirror mount for my Valentine One in my Mazda5.

I planned on tapping power from the overhead console, and with a sunroof, it was sure to have a powered-only-with-the-key-on circuit, if I could find it.

First step, pop out the overhead console unit, like you would for changing out the map bulbs...
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I used my continuity tester to probe on this main connector, looking for a power-on-key circuit...
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Found it...this particular black wire.
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Straightforward install per the kit: crimp on their tap; drill and place a screw for the ground; then, test it before putting back together.
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There's a nice space around the console to stash the wires, and a nice gap to feed out the connector to the detector. I used this inexpensive mount from Amazon.
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No trick getting it mounted on the mirror, and adjusted mostly out of the way...seems pretty solid.
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Thanks for this! I ran it to the fuse box on my first gen, but this is much nicer for our current one. Good job and thanks for sharing!

Also v1 for life.
 
Does anyone have the updated links to pics for this? It's been like 8 years since I last wired a homelink to the overhead sunroof harness.
 
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