Need to tap into front overhead map light.
 

I am trying to hardwire a radar detector into the map light in my 04 HCH. Anyone know how I can get to the wires? I took off the plate at the rearview mirror but can't get to them. Any help?

Also, has anyone put in an extra cig lighter/power plug in their HCH and if so , where and how did you tap into the elec system? I need to mount a tablet PC and need some extra power outlets.

TIA,

Mike

Re: Need to tap into front overhead map light.
 

Where are you mounting the radar detector? I would take the wire from the cigarette lighter.

As far as running a tablet pc I would probably have a car audio/alarm shop add the extra outlet and have them use a relay off the accessory line and run 12 from the battery to the relay for your equipment.

You don't want to draw too much current off the accessory outlet.

Re: Need to tap into front overhead map light.
 

The radar detector is above the rearview mirror.

Re: Need to tap into front overhead map light.
 

does your interior light look at all like this? I don't know what 2004 lights are like but maybe this 2003 diagram will help. http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...INTERIOR+LIGHT

Re: Need to tap into front overhead map light.
 

Yeah, that's what it looks like. Thanks, I pop'ed out the lens and found the 2 screws holding it in place and tapped into the power wire.