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    GPS Power Socket at Rear View Mirror

    I did this small modification today as the GPS power cord was driving me mad.

    I used the interior light power supply to power a cigar socket mounted in the sun-glass hatch.

    I used our standard cigar bullet socket for this.



    To remove the interior lamp assembly grab it at the front closest to the mirror and pull downwards, it is held in with 4 standard studs and 3 rear fingers.



    I used the red power wire on the main harness and tapped and soldered into this, my earth was obtained from a M6 body bolt in the roof lining.





    I drilled a hole in the sun-glass cavity to pass the new wires through and also pass the GPS connector out and through the front of the roof lining behind the mirror.

    I then connected it all up, rolled up the excess and now I don't have a wire dangling from the GPS.



    Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
    My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]
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  • #2
    Re: GPS Power Socket at Rear View Mirror

    Nice mod but that GPS position wouldn't be legal in VIC
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    • #3
      Re: GPS Power Socket at Rear View Mirror

      Nice mod, I take delivery of my Prado in about a week. I will look at doing the same. Thanks.
      Regards Cyclone.

      2011 Prado GXL. 4 wheels and an engine.

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      • #4
        Re: GPS Power Socket at Rear View Mirror

        It is too high to keep looking at. Also what do you think of the new hema. I've got one but I'm not that impressed with it

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        • #5
          Re: GPS Power Socket at Rear View Mirror

          Originally posted by dreamon
          It is too high to keep looking at. Also what do you think of the new hema. I've got one but I'm not that impressed with it
          I find the position perfect and would not change position.

          The Hema is an over priced GPS and the R66 software is useless, I would not buy one again or recommend it sorry.
          Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
          My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

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          • #6
            Originally posted by ABR-SIDEWINDER View Post
            I find the position perfect and would not change position.

            The Hema is an over priced GPS and the R66 software is useless, I would not buy one again or recommend it sorry.
            What would you recommend then?
            2010 Kakadu, ARB Deluxe Bar, Lightforce HID's, Koni Shocks, King Springs, Safari Snorkel, Twin Battery System, Diff Breathers, GME TX3540 Remote Head UHF, BFG' s; Fourby Fitout drawer system

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            • #7
              Originally posted by D4D View Post
              Nice mod but that GPS position wouldn't be legal in VIC
              You're right, the law doesn't allow you to put anything up that would impair your vision of the road... however, there are a ton of taxi drivers in victoria who mount their GPS where Derek has. I even mount my GoPro camera on the windshield sometimes too. I suppose the police just don't enforce this law as much as they should...
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              • #8
                Does 12v to the Red wire you tapped gets switched on/off with ignition.

                I am looking at installing a Auto dimming rear view mirror.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by ABR-SIDEWINDER View Post
                  To remove the interior lamp assembly grab it at the front closest to the mirror and pull downwards, it is held in with 4 standard studs and 3 rear fingers.

                  Sounds easy as written but it is difficult to get a decent hold of and doesn't seem to want to budge and I don't want to risk breaking it.

                  Is there a trick to how you got this off or is it just a matter of more muscle.
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                  • #10
                    Pull down from the mirror side, it will pop out.
                    Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
                    My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

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                    • #11
                      Love your work ABR. Always considered and neat.
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