Shawn S

Soopa, I get many requests for this, please copy it to the FAQ/ARCHIVE area.
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I have my V1 unit mounted to the left of the rear view mirror.
I believe some people tapped into the power from the mirror circuit, but this is what I did to “hard wire” my V1 with the remote display:

Pull off the A-Pillar trim piece going from the dashboard to the headliner (no fasteners, it just pulls off).
Open the cover to the fuse box on the driver’s side.
Fish the wires from the V1, across the headliner and down the post to the fuse box.
I used some blue poster putty to keep the wire from falling out of its hidden place above the headliner.
Press the A-Pillar trim piece back on being careful not to pinch any wires.

I connected the power to the fuse box (#12 fuse).
It is the circuit for the windshield wipers and it is only “HOT” when the key is “ON”.

Strip the RED V1 power wire about 3/8 of an inch.
Pull the #12 fuse out.
Fan the wire out a bit so it is kind of flat.
Insert the bare wire into one side of the fuse socket (doesn’t matter which side).
Be careful that there are no loose strands of wire sticking out anywhere.
Replace the fuse; it will hold the wire securely in place.
Connect the ground wire to the screw terminal on top of the fuse box opening. (See photo)

If you have the remote display like I do, it is only slightly more difficult.
The power connections are the same, but instead of power directly to the V1 there is a small junction box that distributes power to both pieces.
They are all plug-in phone type connectors and no cutting/splicing is required.
If you mount the remote display on the column where I have mine, be sure to use “zip-ties” to keep the wires away from any parts that move when you turn the wheel.

Your V1 unit should now turn ON/OFF with the ignition whenever you start or stop the car.
I hope this helps you out.

Shawn S







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soopa

Shawn, you got it... already put it on there.

BTW, I am gonna put this on a web page rather then a shitty archive... it will be part of the garage here on the site... and full credit to you of course.

Thanks for keepin it in my mind though.

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bc01cls

Shawn, followed your instructions to the letter and the V-1 setup is sweeeeeet!! Love the remote below on the column so I can "run dark". Thanks.

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