Hardwire radar
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Hardwire radar
I have read to tap into the fuse panel in the footwell. That fuse #22 has 12v. I have a 2004 that I don't get 12v. At fuse opening #22. Any ideas why I would not be receiving power from there. Im trying to hardwire a escort 8500. Thanks
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From: Hamilton Ohio
Why don't you just wire it into the back of the rearview mirror? Can't remember which wires I used to tap into on it, but you can pull the plug out of the back of the mirror and find power(+) and ground(-) there. Has been working fine for 2+ years.
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I did that but I had problems with the lights. I sealed out to less and the radar is messing up the lights. I was told to hardwire it to the fusebox.
Racer
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
I used an "Add-A-Circuit" at IPEC fuse #13 (BCM switched power supply) for my Valentine 1 radar. O'Reilly's stocks them...you are looking for p/n FHM200BP. I recommend you use a switched power supply to eliminate the risk of draining your battery if your radar is powered up with the key off.
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
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From: Carson City Nevada
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I used an "Add-A-Circuit" at IPEC fuse #13 (BCM switched power supply) for my Valentine 1 radar. O'Reilly's stocks them...you are looking for p/n FHM200BP. I recommend you use a switched power supply to eliminate the risk of draining your battery if your radar is powered up with the key off.
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
