Valentine 1 Dome Light Hardwire Install

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Mar 15, 2008 | 09:19 PM

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Valentine 1 Dome Light Hardwire Install

thanks to "UncleJosh" for this !

Disclaimer: As per previous threads, this is a simple and easy install, but, tapping into the domelight hot wires will cause the detector to turn-off and on when you open or close the doors, for example. If this bothers you, then hardwire to fuse box as per other threads....

Remove dome light console by gently popping out 2 remote buttons with a small flathead screwdriver. Two phillips head screws are revealed. Look in manual if you are unsure about this.
Remove the screws and gently remove console. The back end will pop off via 2 retainer plugs and sockets by gentle prying. See pic.
As per picture: 1) Press fit V1 black wire junction connector in front of sunroof motor, this is a perfect fit. 2) Push excess wires under front headliner, there is plenty of room. 3) Tap into dome light hot, brown wire with white stripe using a 18-22 gauge splicer/tap from Radio Shack. The one from Valentine is too big.
Do not use ground associated with sunroof motor, the ground will be interrupted when sunroof is operated. Use hole for dome light console fixation.
Run appropriate amount of phone style wire through front of console towards windshield, and button up dome light console

Mar 16, 2008 | 11:32 AM

Coochas

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That's a nice install DJ.

There have also been other descriptions of wiring the V1 into the power autodim mirrors (a la 1080iAddict on Rennteam and Renntech).

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Originally Posted by DJ

If you have those posts could you please copy & paste them into the text boxes here so we have them in the achieves?

Here is Adam's Mirror Hardwire Technique

Here is My Modified Fusebox wire job

Last edited by Coochas; Mar 16, 2008 at 11:48 AM.