MGT Blendmount for Scanguage II (mount above your rearview mirror)

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  1. F8L

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    I figured some might find this an interesting option for mounting the Scanguage II. My buddy says a lot of the guys on the Diesel truck forums use it.

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    Check it out HERE
     
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    but where would the cable go? down the windsheild? straight down to the floor?

    yuck!
     
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    Umm no. You tuck it along the headliner (windshield area) then down the A-pillar (driverside), through the dash (there is an opening once you move the door seal) and into the OBDII plug. The kit comes with extension cables as well.
     
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    oh! well thats a horse of another color then! do I have to use thier mirror too? I like it!
     
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    You generally use your stock mirror but after looking at ours yesterday I'm not if we have the required height. I might give them a call and see if they have used one on a Prius yet. If so then it would be a really clean install. :) I'll you keep you posted Sheepdog. :)
     
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    They have one that works with the normal mirror, but it does not fit using the Homelink mirror.
     
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    Thanks Danny :)
     
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    If anyone would like to trade their oversize homelink mirror for one that works with this, just PMM me ;)
     
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    F8L, I have also bought a Blendmount to mount the Scangauge-II to the rear view mirror. On the A-pillar it indicates that the Air-Bag is underneath it! How did you remover the A-pillar plastic cover and what issues did you have with the airbag? Also, did you take pictures of the install? If not, I will post my install when done.

    - pwrup
     
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    The A-Pillar plastic just pops off. It's held by the same white pegs used on the door panels. I don't think you even have to pull the cover - you might be able to bend it just enough to slip the cable behind it.

    I installed a CAT5 cable when my windshield had to be replaced due to a rock chip so I had full access to the A-pillar and headliner without removing anything. You can also buy flat CAT5 cables at Fry's electronics - a 7ft cable + coupler gets you adequate length to mate to the SG cable. Only problem is the flat cable is white - i guess you can paint the end that protrudes by the mirror if it bothers you.

    If you use your own CAT5 cable, DO NOT use a red or orange cable! If EMT personnel have to cut the A-pillar in the event of an accident, red or orange cables signify high voltage, which in this case it is not.
     

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    Not quite - while it is held on by pins, there is a special hooked fitting/pin on the A-pillar itself that needs to be turned 90 degrees to fully pull the cover off. It is there so that if the airbag actuates, the A-pillar doesn't become a missile. If your car doesn't have it anymore (others have posted about dealerships breaking them off), and you have airbags, I HIGHLY recommend you get it replaced, it's a safety issue.

    See my Homelink Mirror install at ElectroChromic Mirror (ECM) Installation if you need details, it's about 60% down the VFAQ.
     
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    talonts, the pictures of your Homelink Mirror install are great. With your procedure and the link to the online manuals at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/files/Manuals/ I should be all set to remove the A-pillar to run the Blendmount Scangauge wire.

    - pwrup
     
    #12 pwrup, Jan 9, 2009
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