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DIY: How to hardwire your radar detector

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Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

I have the Beltronics RX-65 and wanted to mount it up and out of the way to get the best RADAR detection (not laser b/c laser is best mounted low) and to keep it very clean.

Here's how I did it:

Tools
-plyers/crimpers
-10mm socket
-3/8 ratchet (or just a small one b/c there's no room)



Steps:
1: Open hardwire package you ordered (this was mine)

In the picture, RED, is an inline glass fuse, GREEN is the detector power connection, BLUE is where you will tap into a power wire, and YELLOW is the ground.
The blue object is the T-tap the kit comes with.

2: Remove the dome light by pushing the ceiling panel up a bit to fit your fingers where the BLUE circle is. Pull down pretty hard and work your way towards the two RED circles. There are a total of 3 pressure clips on the back.



3: Locate the moonroof motor plug


4: For ease of installation, unplug the dome light plug (YELLOW...the RED is the moonroof motor)


5: Look inside the hole in the ceiling panel and to the left (driver's side). That's a 10 mm bolt you will use for a ground.


6: Locate the ORANGE wire on the moonroof motor plug. That is the wire you will use the T-tap on.


7: Remove the 10 mm bolt for the ground, position the ground and then re-tighten it down FIRMLY


8: Slide the spade connector into the T-tap for power


9: I tied the wire up and tucked it up to the left in the hole


10: From the inside of the hole, push down on the ceiling panel a bit up front to allow a gap to feed the wire connector through


11: Position and mount your detector





Enjoy



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[#] Jul 31, 2007 06:57am
FrAnkRYzzO

Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005

$upervillain
for Hire

Sweet DIY! And to think my dumbass was going to run the hardwire all the way to the fuse box... Thanx

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[#] Jul 31, 2007 08:50am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

No problem


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 08:50am
MrScion07

Reg'd: Sep 09, 2006

Godlike Advisor

is that the new one with the new setup u got web?


[#] Jul 31, 2007 09:41am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

Yeah, that's my new detector with my harness I ordered from beltronics.


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 09:42am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

I had a ground issue the first attempt and got everything back up and cleaned up and when I started the car, it didn't work! I took it all apart again and found that the ground was loose in the crimp connection. I just replaced it and it worked. The T-tap is a bit loose but I taped it in place and have no issues with it now . I might feel froggy in a few days and take it all down and solder everything to make sure it's all solid.....but.....not sure. If this works, there's no point in changing it. The ground is the only concern incase it's grounding out the power while it's off. I'll keep an eye on the voltage but it should be fine


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:11am
MrScion07

Reg'd: Sep 09, 2006

Godlike Advisor

id liek to see a test isnt that the kit that supose to jam the radar for like 10 seconds or so?

ARNT GROUNDS A B*TCH


[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:23am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

No, that's just a direct wire kit. It doesn't do any jamming or anything else. Basically, rather than having a big cord hanging, it's all tucked away and just direct power-drawn from a constant-on power supply (sunroof motor when ignition is on )


Yes...yes they are.


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:24am
MrScion07

Reg'd: Sep 09, 2006

Godlike Advisor

Nice DIY anyways


I thought u were getting some sort of radar jammer?


[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:26am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

I was thinking of it but it's pointless. They were laser jammers. Honestly, if I get pulled over while getting tagged by laser, it's my fault anyways so whatever. I'll bite the bullet.......but I rarely speed and mainly just cruise.

The detector is just for speed traps that I know are set up just for an annoyance and "end of the month" quota catches. Just an early warning, not a speeding helper.


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:28am
Aciidsneaker

Reg'd: Feb 24, 2007



Nice Write up Web, Question, Where did you order the kit from? direct me to the site? do they have a kit for other models? I believe I have a Cobra 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector.





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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:44am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

Aciidsneaker wrote:
Nice Write up Web, Question, Where did you order the kit from? direct me to the site? do they have a kit for other models? I believe I have aCobra 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector.



^That's the XRS9430 that I'm selling . I had that one. Great detector. I got mine directly from Beltronics where I ordered my detector. I don't think they have a kit for the Cobra detectors but if you look in the other thread about when I first wanted the hardwire kit, someone posted a DIY about how to make your own hardwire setup. I'll get the link:

http://www.clubsciontc.co...or-my-radar-detector.html

agent009_5 had it.


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:47am
Aciidsneaker

Reg'd: Feb 24, 2007



K thanks Web



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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:48am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

NP


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[#] Jul 31, 2007 10:50am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

Just a quick update on how the detector is doing mounted up there:

Great! I just came around a corner today that was marked at 30 in the community and then opens to 45 for the backroad. Very tricky location and a CLASSIC cop-stop around my area. There is a constant K meter there but today, right when I picked up that meter it went from 1 bar all the way to max alert instantly. I look up the hill into the sun glare and see a figure standing outside infront of a white Crownie. Yeah, definately aiming right at me with K band radar.

So, mounting it up that high is not compromising my radar detection. Laser may be no longer completely accurate, but I don't really care much about that. Maybe later, if I decide I "need" it, I'll get the M20 blinder laser jamming kit.


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[#] Aug 02, 2007 09:04am
brettf3588

Reg'd: Jun 20, 2007

Tech Advisor

very nice DIY web...def gonna think about doing it, but i would need a Cobra hardwire kit....if u find any info (besides the DIY you posted in an earlier reply) let me no....thanks

-07BSPtc-
[#] Aug 02, 2007 11:53am
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cobra...egoryZ88748QQcmdZViewItem


Fits all Cobra detectors! Same plug


And if you don't trust ebay:
http://www.bestradardetec..._Cord_p/420-030-n-002.htm

Quote:
Hard Wire Kit for Cobra ESD7000, PRO7080, XRS-9300, XRS-9330, XRS-9400,XRS-9430, XRS-9500, XRS-9530, XRS-9600, XRS-9630, XRS-9700, XRS-9730, PRO-9780, XRS-9830, XRS-9930 and all others



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[#] Aug 02, 2007 03:54pm
brettf3588

Reg'd: Jun 20, 2007

Tech Advisor

aight thanks web..hopefully ill get it soon

-07BSPtc-
[#] Aug 02, 2007 04:03pm
Aciidsneaker

Reg'd: Feb 24, 2007



Thanks Web.



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[#] Aug 02, 2007 06:31pm
hvtopiwala

Reg'd: Jan 03, 2007

Godlike Advisor

no more M20

get the M25, more improved

[#] Aug 02, 2007 06:37pm
FrAnkRYzzO

Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005

$upervillain
for Hire

I just did this, and it was a very easy install. Took me about 15 minutes. I was unable to get one of those t-taps. I went to auto-zone, pep boys, and an independent electrical store, and none of them had it. I ended up cutting the end off of the male receptacle and tapping both wires side by side. The only other thing worth mentioning, is that when you take out the dome light, pull it straight down and with gentle force. Otherwise you could leave the pressure clip in the headliner and pull one of them out of the dome light... But don't worry, the plastic is very tough and it all went back together just fine. Great write up!

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[#] Aug 03, 2007 09:11pm
andino

Reg'd: Mar 05, 2006

Godlike Advisor

alright well i'm doing this when i get home tomorrow and i was wondering if anyone knew which type of sensor cops use in LA the most. that way i can just mount it out right the first time.
Thanks!





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[#] Aug 19, 2007 02:24am
OldJersey

Reg'd: Jan 09, 2007

Vehicle Designer

whats an alternative to using a t-tap, can someone explain it better to me, or if i need one, where can i get one, i have the kit but no t-tap.

also, when i try to put my dome light back up it doesnt catch both sidesof the clips.. it either gets the two towards the front of the car OR THE BACK i cant seem toget it fully clipped ( any suggestions )????


[#] May 06, 2008 08:52am
FrAnkRYzzO

Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005

$upervillain
for Hire

http://www.tessco.com/pro...pId=620&subgroupId=24

Scroll down to splice connectors and that's what they look like. I got one at autozone. I was the red one that I used.

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[#] May 06, 2008 08:56am
OldJersey

Reg'd: Jan 09, 2007

Vehicle Designer

ok, so autozone should have them?

and couldnt i just splice the wire with a wire cutter thing and then wire it together and use electrical tape?


[#] May 06, 2008 09:00am
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