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majik755 04-22-2010 03:30 PM

Sloppy Mirror Wiring
 
Hi all, I have a 2010 GT convertible and notice the wiring to the mirror just hangs there wrapped in black plastic that looks worse than if I did the job with electrical tape. Anybody out there find a way to clean up the look? It's hard to miss when you're looking out the windshield and drives me crazy. Call me a bit anal, but with everything else looking so cleanly done in the car it's amazing it isn't hidden or integrated into the mirror. thanks for any advice...

incorrigible 04-22-2010 05:32 PM

Maybe something like this:
http://www.action-electronics.com/grc/rcsl.jpg

Should be available at any auto parts store.

majik755 04-23-2010 07:11 AM

Thanks, looks like a great solution, I'll take a look this weekend.

157dB 04-24-2010 03:11 PM

Maybe a pic so we will know what U are a griping about exactly.
Heatshrink tubing is the way to go, split loom is so old school....
The corrigations just attract dirt and look worse than loose wires over time.

incorrigible 04-24-2010 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by 157db (Post 6963524)
Maybe a pic so we will know what U are a griping about exactly.
Heatshrink tubing is the way to go, split loom is so old school....

And how would one go about using heat shrink tubing? There is most likely a connector in the end of the wires which the heat shrink tubing will doubtfully fit over. I suppose you could cut and re-solder the wires but that seems excessive. The split tubing may not be the cleanest solution but will be a snap to install.

JimC 04-24-2010 04:21 PM

I'm curious what you are seeing as well. I can't see anything on my 2006 convertible unless I take the mirror off the car.

CutterWolf 04-24-2010 04:37 PM

Unless he is missing a the part that covers up the wiring to the mirror, what wire(s) is he talking about?

157dB 04-24-2010 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by incorrigible (Post 6963602)
And how would one go about using heat shrink tubing? There is most likely a connector in the end of the wires which the heat shrink tubing will doubtfully fit over. I suppose you could cut and re-solder the wires but that seems excessive. The split tubing may not be the cleanest solution but will be a snap to install.

Man, open your mind.
Use 3:1 shrink tube or use 2:1 and carefully remove the
wires from the connector, slide the heatshrink on and
reinsert the wires into the connector.

No cutting and no resoldering.

McGyver your not.
OWNED

incorrigible 04-24-2010 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by 157db (Post 6963674)
Man, open your mind.
Use 3:1 shrink tube or use 2:1 and carefully remove the
wires from the connector, slide the heatshrink on and
reinsert the wires into the connector.

No cutting and no resoldering.

McGyver your not.
OWNED

Pardon me. Why do you have to be a dick every time you post? Sarcasm and criticism every time. Lighten up!

majik755 04-25-2010 11:47 AM

Now I'm wondering if I have a part missing. Dealer is closed today, but I'll have to stop by and check out the other 2010s. Trouble is they have very few new convertibles on their lot. I'd attach a picture but can't figure out how to do it on this site. Other forums allow you to insert an image like a jpeg file from your computer but this one, seems to require your pictures on a URL somewhere, which I don't have a clue how to do...


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