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Originally Posted by enzo12
I didn't use any tool to slide the power cord behind the weatherstripping. The power cord itself is quite thin, I pushed it behind the weatherstripping while slightly pulling up on the weatherstripping.
If anyone else has hardwired the V1 please post how you powered the unit.
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I recently installed a V1 in my 06 Si. I don't have any pics right now, but I can tell you what I did.
1. Looked up installation instructions for the auto day/night mirror on handa-accessories.com. This tells how to remove the A-pillar cover and sun visors.
2. Using those insructions, I removed the driver's side visor mount closest to the map lights, and also the A-pillar cover. Using a bent coat hanger taped to the power wire, I ran the power wire up through the hole where the visor mounts, through the headliner and down the A-pillar. I ran the power wire down the A-pillar next to the wiring loom that is already there, and attached it w/ a couple zip ties.
3. From there, take off the lower dash pieces, find a place for the power adapter, and wire the **** up (non-ghetto style preferably).
4. There is a little hole in the visor mount where you stick a flathead to pry it loose. This hole is the perfect size for the RJ-11 power wire. My power wire is completely hidden, pops out of the factory hole in the visor mount, and runs about 4" to my V1, which I have mounted just to the left of the "dot matrix" stuff above the rearview mirror. I have it mounted just barely low enough that it can see out the back, but it works! And it is muuuch more concealed than mounting it below the rearview mirror. Removing the A-pillar cover was a bit of a PITA, but I like how I did it better than sticking the wire inside the weather stripping. I will have to get some pics, I am pretty proud of how stealth my setup is. I don't feel the need for the remote mount cause it is already hidden.
The best tip I have, though, it to check out Honda's installation instructions for the auto day/night mirror.
