How much to have radar detector hardwired?
06-26-2008, 06:58 PM
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How much to have radar detector hardwired? I didn't see any open fuse slots in the fuse box. Would it still be possible to have it hardwired?
06-26-2008, 07:23 PM
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I have both of my vehicles done this way..( no problems)
the detector turns on when I turn the car on, and off in the same manner
You could just run you a wire from a spare slot/battery, and but a fuse in-line..
all depends on what you want.
06-26-2008, 07:29 PM
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YOu could splice into an exiting circuit..
I have both of my vehicles done this way..( no problems)
the detector turns on when I turn the car on, and off in the same manner
You could just run you a wire from a spare slot/battery, and but a fuse in-line..
all depends on what you want.
I have both of my vehicles done this way..( no problems)
the detector turns on when I turn the car on, and off in the same manner
You could just run you a wire from a spare slot/battery, and but a fuse in-line..
all depends on what you want.
06-26-2008, 07:34 PM
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Nah, I dont mind.
Just depends on how you want it coming on? with the car, or just have it on all the time?
wouldnt be able to get to it untill Sunday at the earliest tho..
I am working shift right now, and wont be home untill then. unless you want to bring it by work in the evening.
Just depends on how you want it coming on? with the car, or just have it on all the time?
wouldnt be able to get to it untill Sunday at the earliest tho..
I am working shift right now, and wont be home untill then. unless you want to bring it by work in the evening.
06-26-2008, 07:52 PM
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It's not that hard. You'll never learn to do anything until you try, but if you are set on not doing it, then pay someone. I was always too cheap to have someone install my parts for me, so what did I do, learn on my own. It has benefited me greatly because now I don't have to depend on anyone and it's easy on my wallet. 
Find a 12+ volt source that's switched. This means, when the key is turned, power is supplied. Use a volt meter to determine this. Then use that for the power on the radar, so every time you turn the key to on or accessory, voila!
Find a 12+ volt source that's switched. This means, when the key is turned, power is supplied. Use a volt meter to determine this. Then use that for the power on the radar, so every time you turn the key to on or accessory, voila!
06-26-2008, 07:53 PM
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It's not that hard. You'll never learn to do anything until you try, but if you are set on not doing it, then pay someone. I was always too cheap to have someone install my parts for me, so what did I do, learn on my own. It has benefited me greatly because now I don't have to depend on anyone and it's easy on my wallet.
Find a 12+ volt source that's switched. This means, when the key is turned, power is supplied. Use a volt meter to determine this. Then use that for the power on the radar, so every time you turn the key to on or accessory, voila!
Find a 12+ volt source that's switched. This means, when the key is turned, power is supplied. Use a volt meter to determine this. Then use that for the power on the radar, so every time you turn the key to on or accessory, voila!
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lol. I don't care about that. I was going to get an add-a-circuit, but I think you can only use that with an open fuse slot. I think you would connect the positive wire to the direct-fit smartcord and ground the negative, of course.
06-26-2008, 08:00 PM
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It all depends. Things usually take longer than expected. I hardwired my Escort 8500 X50, but I put mine right next to the rear view mirror and ran the wire in the headliner, down the pillar. It doesn't get any sweeter than that. It was more than a 15-20 minute job.
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It's very easy to do this. All you've got to do is find a fuse that is switched off when the key is turned off and plug it into the fuse. Do you have a direct wire kit?
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You don't have to have an open fuse slot. What you do is pull out a fuse to something that goes off when the key is turned off, like turn signals, windshield washer motor, radio, etc. Take the hot wire from the direct-wire radar detector wire and strip it (about 1/2") and push it into the metal contact where the fuse goes to get it started, and then push your fuse back in the slot. The wire will be making contact with the metal and the fuse will help hold it in place. Then, ground the other part of the radar detector wire somewhere. Run your wires along the a-pillar and near the headliner and you're good to go!