Hard wiring a radar detector

Gdschaf · 05-17-2015, 12:07 PM

So i have a few questions that I can't seem to find an answer to.
I have a passport escort 9500ix and I want to mount it on my windshield right above my dash. I know a lot of people put their radar detectors up near their rear view mirror and hard wire it to the wire for the sun roof. is there something a bit more convenient to tap into around the dash? I've seen a couple people use a fuse looking connector thing to hard wire but i'm not exactly sure how to do that. any information would be helpful. thanks.

135ivert · 05-27-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gdschaf

So i have a few questions that I can't seem to find an answer to.
I have a passport escort 9500ix and I want to mount it on my windshield right above my dash. I know a lot of people put their radar detectors up near their rear view mirror and hard wire it to the wire for the sun roof. is there something a bit more convenient to tap into around the dash? I've seen a couple people use a fuse looking connector thing to hard wire but i'm not exactly sure how to do that. any information would be helpful. thanks.

I have an E88 so no sunroof. I took off the front header panel and passenger-side a-pillar. I ran the wire to the fuse box that way. I used an ATM add-on fuse and used location #8. Everything works perfectly.

MuNkY6913 · 05-27-2015, 02:28 PM

: and you shall receive
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=hardwire

I've had it like this for 2.5 years now and never a single problem.

iconone · 05-28-2015, 12:59 PM

I picked up a hardwire kit for my escort 8500 x50 for $16. I'll use that like when I install it. Thanks.

MuNkY6913 · 05-28-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iconone

I picked up a hardwire kit for my escort 8500 x50 for $16. I'll use that like when I install it. Thanks.

No problem. Any questions just ask.

iconone · 05-29-2015, 01:39 PM

I will. Thanks!!

fboutlaw · 05-29-2015, 01:43 PM

Confirming MuNkY6913's method. Run a separate line for the radar detector, don't tap off of anything. Wire behind the glove box with an add on fuse. Works great.

I've had my V1 hooked up that way, run up the side a-piller and around the headliner to the top right side of the rearview since I bought the car in 2009. Works perfectly every time.

mabutler308@yahoo.com · 05-30-2015, 04:48 PM

Yea, I did something similar, but I have mine resting on top of the information center on the dash. Have had zero issues with this.

PDACPA · 08-06-2015, 07:35 PM

I bought the mirror tap which inserts in the factory housing behind the plastic mirror shroud, but trying to find the colors of the wires to tap for it. Car is 2012 BMW 135i and the radar is a Valentine1.

PA135i · 08-06-2015, 09:10 PM

Just look at the DIY section on hard wiring a V1. You can run it along the headliner and down the side pillar and into your fuse box. I used the DIY and took my time. Get an ADD a fuse from auto parts store. It's easy and very clean looking, wish i did it years ago.

PDACPA · 08-08-2015, 08:31 AM

Edit: Just found a post. Can anyone confirm:

Brown/Black = Ground
Brown/Green = 12V switched

Mirror Tap is designed to plug into the wiring in the mirror (no running down the A-pillar). I am trying to confirm the colors of the wire for the 12v switch and the ground.

Here is a link to the Mirror Taphttp://www.mirrortap.com

PDACPA · 08-09-2015, 08:14 PM

Wire colors are correct for 2012 BMW 135i & 2014 BMW 435i

We used the MT-4015 to have some extra cord as one was on a visor clip (planning to change) and not have to pull on it to hook up. I recommend the longer one.

05-17-2015, 12:07 PM	#1
Gdschaf New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Mazda 3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	Hard wiring a radar detector So i have a few questions that I can't seem to find an answer to. I have a passport escort 9500ix and I want to mount it on my windshield right above my dash. I know a lot of people put their radar detectors up near their rear view mirror and hard wire it to the wire for the sun roof. is there something a bit more convenient to tap into around the dash? I've seen a couple people use a fuse looking connector thing to hard wire but i'm not exactly sure how to do that. any information would be helpful. thanks.
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05-27-2015, 02:28 PM	#3
MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	: and you shall receive http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=hardwire I've had it like this for 2.5 years now and never a single problem. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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05-28-2015, 12:59 PM	#4
iconone Private First Class 20 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 207 swapped Wrx Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I picked up a hardwire kit for my escort 8500 x50 for $16. I'll use that like when I install it. Thanks.
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iconone Private First Class 20 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 207 swapped Wrx Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I will. Thanks!!
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fboutlaw Cone Cruncher 31 Rep 534 Posts Drives: Dinan 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA iTrader: (3)	Confirming MuNkY6913's method. Run a separate line for the radar detector, don't tap off of anything. Wire behind the glove box with an add on fuse. Works great. I've had my V1 hooked up that way, run up the side a-piller and around the headliner to the top right side of the rearview since I bought the car in 2009. Works perfectly every time.
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05-30-2015, 04:48 PM	#8
mabutler308@yahoo.com Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2013 i35is, Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is Coupe [0.00]	Yea, I did something similar, but I have mine resting on top of the information center on the dash. Have had zero issues with this. __________________ 2013 135is 7DCT \| Carbon Black \| Black Boston Leather w/ Blue Stitching\| M-Sport \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| JB4 tuning \| AFE Intake
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08-06-2015, 07:35 PM	#9
PDACPA Major General 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F33 M Sport 435i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Vert [10.00]	I bought the mirror tap which inserts in the factory housing behind the plastic mirror shroud, but trying to find the colors of the wires to tap for it. Car is 2012 BMW 135i and the radar is a Valentine1. __________________ 2014 F33 Blk/Blk MSport 435i (sold) 2012 135i Blk/Blk
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PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Just look at the DIY section on hard wiring a V1. You can run it along the headliner and down the side pillar and into your fuse box. I used the DIY and took my time. Get an ADD a fuse from auto parts store. It's easy and very clean looking, wish i did it years ago. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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08-08-2015, 08:31 AM	#11
PDACPA Major General 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F33 M Sport 435i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Vert [10.00]	Edit: Just found a post. Can anyone confirm: Brown/Black = Ground Brown/Green = 12V switched Mirror Tap is designed to plug into the wiring in the mirror (no running down the A-pillar). I am trying to confirm the colors of the wire for the 12v switch and the ground. Here is a link to the Mirror Taphttp://www.mirrortap.com __________________ 2014 F33 Blk/Blk MSport 435i (sold) 2012 135i Blk/Blk Last edited by PDACPA; 08-08-2015 at 08:39 AM..
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08-09-2015, 08:14 PM	#12
PDACPA Major General 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F33 M Sport 435i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Vert [10.00]	Wire colors are correct for 2012 BMW 135i & 2014 BMW 435i We used the MT-4015 to have some extra cord as one was on a visor clip (planning to change) and not have to pull on it to hook up. I recommend the longer one. __________________ 2014 F33 Blk/Blk MSport 435i (sold) 2012 135i Blk/Blk
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