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DaveInPickerington

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I have mirror mounted my Valentine One radar detector using a Blend Mount. In my previous vehicle (2011 Nissan Xterra) I was able to use a "Mirror Tap" connector to get power from the rear view mirror. Unfortunately, the Silverado manual dimming mirror only has 9.3V available.

 

I want to remove the overhead console to get 12V to power the detector. Has anyone removed the console? If so, can you explain what is required for removal?

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I have mirror mounted my Valentine One radar detector using a Blend Mount. In my previous vehicle (2011 Nissan Xterra) I was able to use a "Mirror Tap" connector to get power from the rear view mirror. Unfortunately, the Silverado manual dimming mirror only has 9.3V available.

 

I want to remove the overhead console to get 12V to power the detector. Has anyone removed the console? If so, can you explain what is required for removal?

 

I'd be interested too. I am going to try to tap into the Homelink buttons for power

DaveInPickerington Enthusiast

DaveInPickerington

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how about traditional hard wire kit... the runs under the pillar...tap into fuse box?

The overhead console is only inches from the mirror. I could have still used the Mirror Tap to tap into the Homelink or the sliding rear window power plugs.

 

With that said, I ended up buying the Savvy (http://valentineone.com/savvy/) option to mute the volume below a predetermined setting. So I had to route the power cord down to the OBD connector.

 

An FYI on the Savvy. It mounts upside down on the Silverado. This means the volume thumbwheel is upside down and the dial settings cannot be read without using a mirror.

 

I purchased a 12" OBD extension and hope to mount the Savvy in an easy to see location.

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Binny Enthusiast

Binny

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Has anyone successfully removed the console yet? I'd like to swap out the ambient lighting bulb.

 

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kplafa New Member

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Changed mine out with one last night that I bought on eBay with the HomeLink added. Open the sunglass holder so you can get under the lip of the center section. Should be able to pop that out with your fingers. There are two clips on each side, but came out easily. Then look for two black screws holding the rear of the console to the roof panel. Once those are removed the console should hang down in the back. Front clips were too hard to reach with tools, but the console will pull out with some effort. Wiring harness is different depending on options. Good luck figuring that out!

KUUG Enthusiast

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I have mirror mounted my Valentine One radar detector using a Blend Mount. In my previous vehicle (2011 Nissan Xterra) I was able to use a "Mirror Tap" connector to get power from the rear view mirror. Unfortunately, the Silverado manual dimming mirror only has 9.3V available.

 

I want to remove the overhead console to get 12V to power the detector. Has anyone removed the console? If so, can you explain what is required for removal?

 

I tapped into my mirror just fine with that kit

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Juan T. Flores Enthusiast

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Has ANYONE ever replaced/removed the transistor board type led bulb ?.. I'd like to replace them with blue ones, but I haven't been able to find them or know what to look them up as....HELP!!!!

I HAVE THE NEW BODY STYLE 2014 SILVERADO C/C

Juan T. Flores Enthusiast

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What did have to end up doing?. I'm not sure where to even begin to try n find these type of weird bulbs????

Using that film..did it make them a nice bright blue or dark??

bc-chris Enthusiast

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i didn't want to mess with the bulbs - i can only imagine what they cost to replace if you break one

 

i used the blue gel (the blue film) on the cabin lights and it's still fairly bright - not as bright as white of course

 

if it's not dark enough, you can always use 2 layers of blue gel

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