Where does the hard wire go on a radar detector?
The hardwire cable is essentially just the cable that will power your radar detector. It is also sometimes referred to as a direct wire cable. It goes directly from the radar detector to the power source, which in this case will be your car’s fuse box. You will find that there are multiple types of hardwiring cables to choose from.
How do you add a fuse to a radar detector?
Remove the radio fuse and plug it into the adapter head of the add-a-fuse. Plug in the additional fuse in the slot provided to power the radar detector. Plug the add-a-circuit into the radio fuse location. Step 5: Install the detector. Mount the radar detector where you want it – on the window, dash, or visor. Step 6: Place the cable.
How to set up a radar detector in your car?
Plug in the additional fuse in the slot provided to power the radar detector. Plug the add-a-circuit into the radio fuse location. Step 5: Install the detector. Mount the radar detector where you want it – on the window, dash, or visor. Step 6: Place the cable.
Do you need a plug for a radar detector?
Radar detectors need to be plugged in for power and generally ship with a cigarette lighter plug to make it easy to power your detector. However, it looks kinda ugly to have a long cable dangling down your windshield and dash and it can get in the way of using your stereo.
Is there a hardwire cable for a radar detector?
This is the most simple radar detector hardwire cable you can get. One end wires into your car for power, the other end plugs into your radar detector. That’s it. This type of cable is best suited to detectors that only need power for full functionality, ie. no external bluetooth module needed. If the detector already has bluetooth built in (ie.
Do you need hardwire cable for Uniden radar?
Note: Though the power connector may fit other brand detectors like Uniden, the mute button and alert functionality won’t work so the standard cable is best for those detectors. If you have a Uniden R1 or Uniden R3 and you’d like a hardwire cord with a remote mute button and external alert LED, there is now a Uniden-specific smart hardwire cord.
Radar detectors need to be plugged in for power and generally ship with a cigarette lighter plug to make it easy to power your detector. However, it looks kinda ugly to have a long cable dangling down your windshield and dash and it can get in the way of using your stereo.
Where do you run the fuse on a radar detector?
You’ll generally want to run the wires from your fuse box, up your A-pillar, across your headliner, and into your radar detector. Often times you can simply tuck the wires behind the body panels, but sometimes you may have to remove panels to get the cleanest install. (Note: Make sure your wire doesn’t run over top of the airbag in your A-pillar!)