Radar detector on Aux switch

[swoop1156]

I know that ****** sells seperate power cords that can be led directly to 12v. I once wanted to do this as well, but thoughts against it. I don't think that you can just simply cut off the cigarette lighter thing and run it to power, because then you still need a ground. Not sure how the wires are on the inside of that thing.

If your Dad is smart on electrical, perhaps he can look into it.

 

[gotSVT]

My STi Driver is currently wired into Aux 4. Took about 15 minutes total.

 

[SoSmoked]

Eh I took that cobra pos back and bought the ****** passport 9500ix

Should be set now

Thx fellas

 

[bfr]

9500ix is what I use also.

The ****** direct wire is not a pigtail wire (curly)...that's why I would never use the cigarette lighter cord...even if the wiring was not an issue.

The linked cord above is the one with blue lights (there is also a red one). This has the "SmartCord" that integrates lights and the mute button into the plug just like the factory cigarette lighter one. You can mount that to a convenient spot on your dash or console.

If all you want is the direct wire with no additional mute button they've got that too.

 

[CineSLR]

I just dove in with a volt meter and found a wire that was under the steering wheel that was ignition switched power. I didn't want to waste a dash switch on something that only needs to be switched with the ignition. If I want it off, I just turn the unit off.

 

[Mark Ducati]

RaptorDDS,

IF, you want the best protection/functionality your radar detector can offer... you should mount it as high up on the windshield to the headliner as you can get it.

I still don't get why anyone would wire it to an AUX switch? Seems like a waste of a switch to me, unless you were just itchin' to use one of your AUX switches? I think that an "InvisiCord" or "MirrorTap" cord direct wiring into the back of the rear view mirror is the best option out there.

Hey, BTW... where/when did you graduate dental school? I graduated UM in 1992.

 

[RaptorDDS]

RaptorDDS,

IF, you want the best protection/functionality your radar detector can offer... you should mount it as high up on the windshield to the headliner as you can get it.

I still don't get why anyone would wire it to an AUX switch? Seems like a waste of a switch to me, unless you were just itchin' to use one of your AUX switches? I think that an "InvisiCord" or "MirrorTap" cord direct wiring into the back of the rear view mirror is the best option out there.

Hey, BTW... where/when did you graduate dental school? I graduated UM in 1992.

I graduated UM 1998. I know having it up high would increase it's 'range', but we are sitting pretty high already and when you are driving 90+ I don't know how much that little bit of extra height will add. I think my reaction time from hearing the detector alert to when I slam on the brakes is more important!