Hardwiring A Radar Detector
11-03-2009, 12:11 AM
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So wat if someone tried to splice the thing that dims the mirror. So u can have it up high and not have the cords there? Just wondering if that was a simple way to do it or if it even worked. Thanks
11-03-2009, 12:35 PM
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the harness that is attached to the rear view mirror is where I'm thinking of wiring mine. I used the same harness on my Acura TL..turns on and off with the vehicle. I hate leaving it in the window when the truck is in the sun though. I've already got the buttons blistering and bubbling from sun exposure! Passport Escort 9500i
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sweet check out this mount! it was on the top of the page when i refreshed it! I'm def gonna try and find one for less than $79 bucks! That's a rip off..good idea though..
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11-03-2009, 12:44 PM
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here is a link of one installed on an 04 F150
http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=519 <br>
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http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=519 <br>
11-03-2009, 12:49 PM
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also keep in mind you can hardwire these radar detectors with a 4 pin telephone cord. I used one in my Acura. Just test the wires and see which one needs to be ground and which one power. Do this with a voltage tester and then test the harness where the dimming rear view mirror plugs in and then just attach the wires in the harness. I stripped back enough of the wire so that i could stick it in the harness and then plug the harness back in. This held the wires in place. No need to spend $20 on a hardwire kit unless you buy the one from Escort that has the mute button and sensor on it. I actually liked that kit because it had a flashing light when the detector went off. In case you can't hear the beeping from your music..it lets you know visually that there is a radar alert.
11-03-2009, 01:45 PM
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also keep in mind you can hardwire these radar detectors with a 4 pin telephone cord. I used one in my Acura. Just test the wires and see which one needs to be ground and which one power. Do this with a voltage tester and then test the harness where the dimming rear view mirror plugs in and then just attach the wires in the harness. I stripped back enough of the wire so that i could stick it in the harness and then plug the harness back in. This held the wires in place. No need to spend $20 on a hardwire kit unless you buy the one from Escort that has the mute button and sensor on it. I actually liked that kit because it had a flashing light when the detector went off. In case you can't hear the beeping from your music..it lets you know visually that there is a radar alert.
I try to avoid messing with anything to do with the airbags... maybe something to do with having a calibrated explosive aimed at my face
11-03-2009, 01:49 PM
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well what i did is i actually bought a cig splitter, and cut one of those off, connected it to the wire to the radar wire, taped it together. It sits up by the map lights and a power and ground go down the side wall thing, and is hooked up to a switch
11-04-2009, 07:48 PM
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I hardwired mine into the Overhead map lights. Just find the constant power and the ground, it even turns off after a while just like if you were to leave one of the lights on.
11-09-2009, 10:53 AM
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from the plug that plugs in to the rear view mirror. I believe there is power and ground there. I haven't tested mine yet but I'm sure it's switched too. So it will come on with the truck and go off with the truck.
