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Blendmount and Wiretap for Radar Detector

JacobC1983

By JacobC1983
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I wanted to post some pictures of my blendmount install and wiretap install for those of you that may have questions.

 

I used the blendmount for a 2018 GMC Sierra and the wiretap for the same.  The plastic mirror shroud is easy to get into.  Just pull down on the center section with the air louvers with a pry tool.  Then the outer area you can just slowly move it around the wires even with the windshield.  Don't pull it down, pull it such that it is equidistant to the windshield.

 

The wiretap has a red and black wire on it as expected... so I plugged those into the wiring harness on the passenger side of the mirror -- red to red and black to black.  It turns off and on with the truck.

 

 

 

 

 

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MadCaddie Enthusiast

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Thanks! I have the same detector on a blend mount in my CTS, was hoping I would be able to do the same in my new truck. 

JacobC1983 Enthusiast

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It was easy!  You need any help let me know. 

On 9/25/2018 at 9:58 AM, MadCaddie said:

Thanks! I have the same detector on a blend mount in my CTS, was hoping I would be able to do the same in my new truck. 

 

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Dr. ice Enthusiast

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Same directions as above also applies to 2019 GMC Sierra. Took me 20 minutes this afternoon. 

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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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Very nice! 

 

What gets me is why GM didn't put tint on the upper part of the windshield.   Especially on a H.C. or LTZ.

JacobC1983 Enthusiast

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On 10/11/2018 at 6:53 PM, Dr. ice said:

Same directions as above also applies to 2019 GMC Sierra. Took me 20 minutes this afternoon. 

Mine is also the 2019 Sierra, but I am sure it is the same as a Silverado.

JacobC1983 Enthusiast

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12 hours ago, eppieguy said:

Silverado is the same, I did mine last week.

We have similar tastes in vehicles..

 

My fun car is a 2018 Camaro SS 1LE.  I unfortunately am too tall to fit comfortably in a corvette.  I need the seat to go back just a couple extra inches for the clutch pedal.  Nice vehicles you have there.  I did a blendmount in the Camaro too.  

eppieguy Senior Enthusiast

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40 minutes ago, JacobC1983 said:

We have similar tastes in vehicles..

 

My fun car is a 2018 Camaro SS 1LE.  I unfortunately am too tall to fit comfortably in a corvette.  I need the seat to go back just a couple extra inches for the clutch pedal.  Nice vehicles you have there.  I did a blendmount in the Camaro too.  

Thanks, I’ve used the Blendmount and wiretap in all of my vehicles for years. 

 

Thankfully I’m 5,9, Corvette with seat back all the way is perfect for me. Drove it 28 hours straight from NJ to Austin, very comfortable for me. 

OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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13 hours ago, eppieguy said:

Silverado is the same, I did mine last week.

By any chance do you have the camera mirror option or has anyone done this yet with one? I want to order the mount and harness for my V1 but there’s no option on their site for the camera mirror. My plastic thing above the mirror looks the same as the one in the pics.

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riderguy57 Enthusiast

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I'm a new Sierra truck owner. I have the Rear Camera mirror in my vehicle. In order to tap into the power, does the little grill cover in the first picture of this thread just pop out by pulling, or do I have to have a pry tool and insert from the side to remove? Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks.

 

 

eppieguy Senior Enthusiast

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I used a pry tool, was pretty tuff to get un-clipped. 

Sotally Tober Enthusiast

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On 2/3/2019 at 11:19 AM, OnTheReel said:

By any chance do you have the camera mirror option or has anyone done this yet with one? I want to order the mount and harness for my V1 but there’s no option on their site for the camera mirror. My plastic thing above the mirror looks the same as the one in the pics.

Here you go:  https://store.blendmount.com/escort-m1-dashcam-c14345.aspx

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On 4/23/2019 at 7:44 AM, riderguy57 said:

I'm a new Sierra truck owner. I have the Rear Camera mirror in my vehicle. In order to tap into the power, does the little grill cover in the first picture of this thread just pop out by pulling, or do I have to have a pry tool and insert from the side to remove? Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks.

 

 

I installed my Uniden R3 with the Blendmount mount. It went in very straightforward and looks just like the OP's pictures. 

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Leevon Enthusiast

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My 2019 Trail Boss LT has only 5v power at the mirror, making my mirror tap worthless for a radar detector, guess I have to hardwire.  

 

Edit:  For anyone without 12v power at the mirror harness, you can remove the overhead console and tap there.  It's a pain to R&R though due to deep blind holes and t10 screws that don't want to cooperate.  Also you will need a longer harness, 15" or so. 

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