[Rpm90001]

Hello everyone,

Got a quick question.. I'm going to hard wire a garmin 20 dash cam and just wondering where you guys got power from that hard wired accessories. I have never added anything to the Ridgeline so never under dash accept adding the factory trailer wiring. Just looking for the best place to get power.

I want to hide wire as much as possible. Dash cam will be located near rear view mirror. Only want 12v when key is on.

Any one get power from overhead lights?

Merry Christmas !

George

 

[e_piph_a_ny]

Any one get power from overhead lights?

There were several posts about tapping the power in the compass in the rear view mirror. Tried to find the posts but was unsuccessful

I took the easy way and tapped into the switched fuse post in the fuse box by your left leg. Hide all wires by inserting into the A pillar cover and thru the dash board.

The following posts will get you started on either directions.

Electrical connections

 

[sr8474]

You can tap into power from the compass located in the rear-view mirror (assuming you have an RTL). I used the thread below (see the last entry) to locate the proper wire above the overhead lights to power my over the mirror monitor for my backup camera.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-11886.html