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Tom109 said:
Does the Wolfbox function as a traditional mirror, or only has a camera display?

This is important as the clamp on design allows you to remove it if it fails. I would like to have a permanent adaptor if the Wolfbox also functions as a traditional reflecting mirror.
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It does not function as a mirror
You would need to remove the clamps and use your mirror.

Edit: thanks to another member making me discover the off button it does function as a mirror, however somewhat dark but still ok to get through
 
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You will find it does function as a mirror. That is why there is the option of the reverse wire connection so the camera only comes on in reverse and you use it as a conventional mirror the rest of the time.
 
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You will find it does function as a mirror. That is why there is the option of the reverse wire connection so the camera only comes on in reverse and you use it as a conventional mirror the rest of the time.
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If it does function as a mirror, it’s a bad one at best. I have the g900 installed and the mirror effect when it is not functioning as cameras on is a reflective glare. I’m not sure how to activate the mirror you are referring to
 
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Pfk said:
If it does function as a mirror, it’s a bad one at best. I have the g900 installed and the mirror effect when it is not functioning as cameras on is a reflective glare. I’m not sure how to activate the mirror you are referring to
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It functions as a mirror when you hit the power on the button on the bottom of the mirror.
 
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1) when installing the usb adapter via piggyback fuses in the fuse box under the ignition key. Why is there an additional permanent 12V source needed? It's obviously not needed with the cigarette adapter because this plug is dead without ignition.
2) how much power is drawn when ignition is not turned on? Will our wolfbox mirrors drain our batteries like vampires drink blood over night?
 

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chrsbe said:
1) when installing the usb adapter via piggyback fuses in the fuse box under the ignition key. Why is there an additional permanent 12V source needed? It's obviously not needed with the cigarette adapter because this plug is dead without ignition.
2) how much power is drawn when ignition is not turned on? Will our wolfbox mirrors drain our batteries like vampires drink blood over night?
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The +12v is needed to enable parking mode so the cameras can record when the vehicle is unattended. The cigarette adaptor doesn't support parking mode.
The hardwire kit has low battery voltage protection. The cameras will shutdown after 60 seconds if the battery voltage drops below 11.6 +/- 0.2 volts in parking mode.
 
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Clark Kent said:
The +12v is needed to enable parking mode so the cameras can record when the vehicle is unattended. The cigarette adaptor doesn't support parking mode.
The hardwire kit has low battery voltage protection. The cameras will shutdown after 60 seconds if the battery voltage drops below 11.6 +/- 0.2 volts in parking mode.
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Does anyone know what the best way to remove the stock mirror from the ball joint. Is there a tool or a release clip. I have the wolf box adaptor to use the current US spec mount but I don’t want to damage the old mirror in case I need to use it again.
 
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Greni80 said:
Does anyone know what the best way to remove the stock mirror from the ball joint. Is there a tool or a release clip. I have the wolf box adaptor to use the current US spec mount but I don’t want to damage the old mirror in case I need to use it again.
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It is in this thread somewhere. Need a screwdriver to pry the black metal ring away.

WolfBox - As A New Vendor, Offering 20% Off Discount!

As per @FlyersFan76 response but further detail: The purple/orange is 12v positive whilst in reverse. If you hook this up to the red lead coming from the Wolfbox reversing camera (you will need to extend it if coming through the rubber grommets of the back door) then the Wolfbox mirror changes...
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Apologies I have not read thru this entire thread....is it possible to make this OEM with wires tucked away/wrapped, etc.? A lot of pictures I see show it with a lot of wires. And it does look like from the post above that you can remove the stock mirror vs strapping the wolf box on the factory mirror which is nice.
 
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chrsbe said:
You can tuck the wires away but you will see the USB and camera cables coming out on top of the Wolfbox.
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Any pics? Or I can read thru this long thread if there are some there. I see some online but not for the IG. Thanks.
 
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As you can see on the image. The cables are almost not visible. It is mounted over the existing mirror. You don't see rubber bands on the bottom when using a proper mounting arm.
 

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Greni80 said:
Does anyone know what the best way to remove the stock mirror from the ball joint. Is there a tool or a release clip. I have the wolf box adaptor to use the current US spec mount but I don’t want to damage the old mirror in case I need to use it again.
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small flat edge should easily 'pry' the ring enough that it pops off.
 

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chrsbe said:
1) when installing the usb adapter via piggyback fuses in the fuse box under the ignition key. Why is there an additional permanent 12V source needed? It's obviously not needed with the cigarette adapter because this plug is dead without ignition.
2) how much power is drawn when ignition is not turned on? Will our wolfbox mirrors drain our batteries like vampires drink blood over night?
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I used the hardwire multifunctional kit. I think it allowed me to set up when to shut off power, i think the default is 11.6V but i think i set it slightly higher.

The slick part is that it turns off the display if the power is off after a preset amount of time. It wakes up the display of it senses G forces (like slamming a door). It actually works really well and i am sure that the most power hungry part of the circuit is the display.
I have had mine parked with wolfbox powered for 2 weeks without any discernible loss in battery.
 
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AndyT said:
Hi @Mena2, the right footwell wires are connected to INT2 of your overhead panel and that switch is powered only when your truck is switched on (ignition at ACC). So you should wire the camera using the ACC wire and ground. The end of your camera's BATT wire should be wrapped in electrical tape since it is not used and you won't have the parking monitor feature activated. I think the camera's ground wire is either connected to the negative wire or ground it by securing it to a bolt (not sure so you should test it both ways, or wait for someone to give better advice). And make sure your INT2 switch is switched on...then the mirror will only work when the vehicle is on and when the switch is on too.
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I just bought the WolfBox G900Pro and the power source is a cigarette lighter. I'd like to wire in the right footwell similar to your set up. Should I cut the cigarette lighter and hard wire?
 
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bodhizaffa said:
I just bought the WolfBox G900Pro and the power source is a cigarette lighter. I'd like to wire in the right footwell similar to your set up. Should I cut the cigarette lighter and hard wire?
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Yes, I think you can do that.
 
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