Radar Detector System?

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02-11-2013, 08:26 AM

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Centexguy

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Originally Posted by Gadgetmann

The direct wire power kit is $19.00, and one hour shop time to have a pro do it, and tie into ignition wire ($80), thus the 100 dollar number. I have had it put into 4 vehicles now - around $100 bucks each time.

https://store.valentine1.com/store/partsdept.asp

Why would you pay $85 to install it? Plug it in to the power and ground wire in the back of the mirror and be done with it. Or if you want to tie it in to the ignition, that's another 5mins to find a keyed 12v source.

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02-11-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by warriorsfan177

Theres a cord coming out of my headliner behind my rear view and supposedly its to a built in radar detector.I followed it down to the a pillar but didn't go any further. Could ya'll confirm this and possibly tell me what company would have this setup? Plus could you tell me what the hell its for in the first place?

is your truck new or used.I have a new 2012 and there are no wires behind my mirror