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Old 01-05-2013, 09:06 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Nas Escobar View Post
So, to confirm, the wires from the lighted mirror do not plug and play?

Almost. The Alero mirror connector has wires on pins 1, 2, and 6. These are for +12v (when the car is either in ON or the computer says to keep it energised for a few minutes for Retained Accessory Power mode), ground, and switched ground (door is open) respectively.

For the Intrigue mirror, pin 7 also needs +12v - but when the ignition is on. In theory one could jump it across to pin 1. But then the RAP would keep it on even when the car is turned off - for a few minutes anyway. Which would be annoying.
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