Where can I hardwire my radar detector?

[commonsense]

I'm looking for a 12 volt source that turns off and on with the ignition key......close to the mirror or at the drivers left knee. I have a 2008 convertible. Any suggestions? Thanks. David

 

[2snakes]

You can wire it into the mirror,But you will have to turn it on and off manualy {inviscord}

 

[commonsense]

I know I'll forget if I have to turn it on and off myself. As I understand it, there is no fuse box at the drivers left knee. Is that correct? Just where is it? If it's not there, is there something else 'easy' I can tap into?

 

[Gary Weeks]

You can wire it into the mirror,But you will have to turn it on and off manualy {inviscord}

If you wire it to the mirror it will shut down 15 minutes after you turn everything off and will come back on when you open the door. The Body Control module shuts it off incase you happen to leave a light on. The outside two pins on the three pin plug of the mirror are the power. I don't remember which is positive but you can probably figure that out on your own!

 

[CitySnake]

Did you think to check our illustrated How To area?

Tony does GREAT work!

http://forums.viperclub.org/illustr...re-install-valentine1-radar-detector-ron.html

 

[ViperTony]

Did you think to check our illustrated How To area?

Tony does GREAT work!

http://forums.viperclub.org/illustr...re-install-valentine1-radar-detector-ron.html

Thanks City but that wasn't my writeup, it was done by Ron Fleming. I simply copied/pasted his write up into the illustrated section for him. I did the really easy part.

 

[commonsense]

Hey, this is great. Thanks! Just what I needed. I did do a search but didn't turn any of this up. Probably chose the wrong keywords.

Running to the mirror appeals to me as a neater install. I will give that a try first.

But where do you get these fuse taps? They're great. Did you have to make them?

 

[ViperTony]

I found the fuse taps at Pep Boys. I think AutoZone has them too as well as NAPA.

 

[commonsense]

Thx. I'll check it out. David

 

[Bruce]

Can someone please email me the illustrated hardwire to the V1. I don't have access to the upgrade link.

[email protected]

 

[02 Graphite GTS]

Membership has it's privileges !

 

[Kevan]

But where do you get these fuse taps? They're great. Did you have to make them?

Another suggestion for ya:
The Access
I use it for my line lock tap.

 

[commonsense]

Thanks for the suggestions. Now I'm having a problem removing the trim panel under the steering wheel. There are only 2 screws. I have the service manual and it says there are several clips that must be removed using a special tool. I don't want to pull at it and break it. Has anyone removed this panel on a 2008? Thx.

 

[johnk]

Don't know why you would want to go through all that trouble and mess. Look here

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/598707-radar-detector-mirror-mount.html


My post 10 has pics of the correct mount and I also have a pin-out for power for an 06, I bet it's unchanged.

 

[commonsense]

Hey,
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I ordered the 8 inch invisicord. Yes, the 08 looks to have the same connector on the back of the mirror. I've copied your wiring instructions and will do it when I get the cord.
I have decided to stick with the suction cup mount though. The detector fits perfectly above the mirror and to the left. The Viper windshield is small enough anyway, I don't want to take up more real estate with the mirror mount. David