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Originally Posted by XMetal
The mirror is where I tapped into for my radar detector. For the dash cam, I had to tap into the fuse box because it only takes 5V, so some type of step-down voltage regulator was required - either a cigarette lighter type or a straight dedicated 12V to 5V regulator box. Either solution would be too bulky to be stuffed in the overhead. Also, if you already have a radar detector tapped into the mirror circuit, you wouldn't want to take the chance with over-loading it with more accessories.
I did something similar to this for my dash cam
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No radar detector to worry about.
I ordered this wiring harness, which includes the 12V to 5V convertor. I was hoping to stuff that into the area behind the map light. Trimming off as much of the wiring before the convertor as I can.
