Vanquished Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Hey everyone. So I was wondering if anyone knows how to remove the plastic shroud around the rearview mirror (the one on the windshield). I just came from a Challenger and had my dashcam wired up to the mirror and I'd like to do the same thing with the edge. Has anyone done this? I can't find any videos or documents online that show how to remove it or what it looks like inside (is there even a removable harness that I could tap into?) This is what I mean by shroud: https://youtu.be/Dwu_7Euc3d4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Ordered up a dash cam today for the Nautilus and will be looking to tap into a power source in that area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Think the 20 is simular to the 19 and close enough to the 150. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, enigma-2 said: Think the 20 is simular to the 19 and close enough to the 150. Thanks for the video enigma-2 ? Different shape on the Nautilus but same access and wiring color code as the F-150. Literally a 5 second job to remove the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted March 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thanks guys. My cover is a little bit different than the nautilus and f150, I'm just worried about breaking it lol. I'm going to check out Dongar Technologies for a tap with capacitor if I can verify the pin connector is the same as for the f150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Grr. I tried again. It just feels like it's gonna break ? What tools did you use? I order more trim tools since the ones I have are too big I guess (I misplaced my small blades) Edited March 31, 2021 by Vanquished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 12:08 AM, handfiler said: Thanks for the video enigma-2 ? Different shape on the Nautilus but same access and wiring color code as the F-150. Literally a 5 second job to remove the cover. Actually, would you mind taking a picture of the connector when you take it off? I'm wondering if it's the same as the f150 16-pin plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Vanquished said: Grr. I tried again. It just feels like it's gonna break ? What tools did you use? I order more trim tools since the ones I have are too big I guess (I misplaced my small blades) I pried it off with my finger tips. Newer vehicles no longer use the flimsy easily breakable stems on trim. 7 hours ago, Vanquished said: Actually, would you mind taking a picture of the connector when you take it off? I'm wondering if it's the same as the f150 16-pin plug I'll take a look on the weekend and confirm. That Dongar piece is some nasty looking. I think I'll just make my own fused step down harness and tap into a 12 volt source. If I come across an alternative to that Dongar adapter, I'll report back. Edited March 31, 2021 by handfiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 34 minutes ago, handfiler said: I pried it off with my finger tips. Newer vehicles no longer use the flimsy easily breakable stems on trim. I'll take a look on the weekend and confirm. That Dongar piece is some nasty looking. I think I'll just make my own fused step down harness and tap into a 12 volt source. If I come across an alternative to that Dongar adapter, I'll report back. Thanks! FWIW I used the dongar adapter on my Challenger and it was great. It hides in the shroud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Vanquished said: Thanks! FWIW I used the dongar adapter on my Challenger and it was great. It hides in the shroud. Curiosity (and thirst) got the better of me so I came into the garage to confirm if the Dongar adapter is compatible. Bad news, the current mirror plug / receptacle connection is a 5 pin configuration. Edited April 1, 2021 by handfiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, handfiler said: Curiosity (and thirst) got the better of me so I came into the garage to confirm if the Dongar adapter is compatible. Bad news, the current mirror plug / receptacle connection is a 5 pin configuration. lol thanks for checking. The wire taps seem easy enough but I liked the idea of having a capacitor. Was kind of hoping the power connector was this one, since it looks like 16 pin haha Well I guess dongar makes taps with the capacitor as well haha https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07R7JGCL1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_FXXPSM0WMZ10H3VA7GMJ Edited April 1, 2021 by Vanquished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Got it off. I know why it was so hard. The plate goes all the way to the edge unlike on my dodge. So if you use a tool you need to only put it a tiny bit in other wise you'll be prying the whole thing off the windshield (btw, this is going to be a nightmare expense to replace the windshield if it cracks). I ordered that Dongar adapter since it's 1 day shipping. So where am I going with this now? What two cables do I tap into? It's not exactly the same as the f150 though my edge and your Nautilus do seem to have the same connectors. Edited April 1, 2021 by Vanquished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 I believe the wire on the left is the one that goes to the mirror. It's possible the 16 pin and the 5 pin would work. I found these diagrams (for a 2020 explorer) on another site, unfortunately my multimeter pins are too big to get into the spots to tests so I guess I'll have to best guess it. I ordered the dongar mini usb cable and a 1 foot extension cable since the dongar looks pretty short.my goal will be to run the cable up to the headliner and then to the dash came in a U shape, as I had it with the Challenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Thanks for providing the schematic. I ended up ordering this: Cable Adapter Kit Mini USB 3.5 Meters DC 12V to 5V Power Inverter Converter Regulator Edited April 1, 2021 by handfiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 3 hours ago, handfiler said: Thanks for providing the schematic. I ended up ordering this: Cable Adapter Kit Mini USB 3.5 Meters DC 12V to 5V Power Inverter Converter Regulator I looked at that but I didn't want all that cable if the on I got doesn't work for some reason I'll try that. The right way to do this is to use a multimerer but my prongs are too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanquished Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 The diagram is correct. Mine is installed and working excellent Attached is the correct wiring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Nice! I'll post some pictures of my harness after I do the install. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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