Hi,

I am installing an accessory that needs constant 12VDC (irrespective of IGN switch position) into the overhead center council in my 2010 Grand Caravan.

I was hoping to get 12 VDC at the 2 courtesy lamps located in the overhead council, but no such luck! Seems there are 3 wires going to each lamp switch and they are just to send signal to a computer which then sends 12 VDC.

Anyway, I have the U talk option (handsfree cell phone option) so my rear view mirror has built-in microphones, as well as auto dimming. I was hoping to get an 'always on' 12VDC from the mirror, but need to know the pin-out for the 16 pin connector which plugs into the back of the mirror.

I had a 2001 van and had the service manual, but the 2010 service manual is not easy to find!!

Any help with either a pin out for the connector or a pdf of the service manual would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Mitch

 

Your telling me, I work for a dealer and have a hard time getting wiring information.

 

The only feed into the rear view mirror is ignition input. Pink wire in pin 13.

 

Thanks Tizzy1 for that info. I really appreciate it.

So, if I understand correctly, the pink wire (pin #13) is at +12 when the IGN switch is ON (engine running or ACC position on IGN switch).

Is there a Ground wire on the 16 pin mirror connector?

Thanks again for all your help.

Mitch

 

Pin 8, black wire = ground. And yes, power with the key in run position.

 

Thanks very much for the info Tizzy1! It is much appreciated. I was hoping to find an 'always on' source of +12VDC, but guess I'll just run a wire up from the 'always on' cigar lighter in dash console.
Finding it in the mirror connector would have been ideal, but I can live with it!

Regards,

Mitch