Hard-wired Radar?
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From the FAQ section:
Passport Hardwire
Lots of info for mods, etc. on the FAQ: and adviseable for all Newbies to check out.[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Passport Hardwire
Lots of info for mods, etc. on the FAQ: and adviseable for all Newbies to check out.[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Re: Hard-wired Radar?
Anybody know how they wired the ground wire from the radar detector? I have a V1 and am trying to to figure out how to ground the black wire from the direct power adapter without having to drill into sheet metal. Also, I'm going to tap into the center light console. Any pics would be helpful.
Re: Hard-wired Radar?
Our cars have screws drilled into the metal from front to back. You can look behind any interior panel and see grounding screws. You shouldn't have to drill into your car for any small grounding jobs.
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Re: Hard-wired Radar?
Russ, thanks. I'll try looking for a grounding screw. When I took off the center lighting console where the sun roof switch is at, I didn't find any grounding screws. Did you hard wire through the center console? If you did, is there a grounding screw nearby?
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Re: Hard-wired Radar?
I have the Escort Passport 8500 X50 with the hard-wire kit (that includes remote mute button). As you can see, the radar detector is placed below my rear-view mirror. The wire leads into the rear-view mirror and the remote mute button is mounted on the left of my shift ****. I had my local Mobile A/V shop do this for me for like $50.
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Re: Hard-wired Radar?
I believe this is EXACTLY what you're looking for. Speedaholic wrote a great DIY with PIX on how to hardwire the Escort 8500 x50. Just get the accessories for hardwiring for ~$30...
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288850807
6MT DG Coupe | Prem | NAV | Aero | XM | Z-tube | Clears | 40%Huper | RH J5 Pro 19"
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288850807
6MT DG Coupe | Prem | NAV | Aero | XM | Z-tube | Clears | 40%Huper | RH J5 Pro 19"
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