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[Z06] Hard Wiring a Radar Detector?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Hard Wiring a Radar Detector?
Where have you spliced in to hard wire your radar detector? In my C4, there was an extra power wire and ground wire that you could tap onto. Does the Z06 have the same? Where would it be located? I know the info is probably in the owners manual, but mine didn't come with one (dealership has it on order.) Thanks in advance!
Race Director
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Great How-To
Here is the definitive "how-to" for hardwiring a V1: How to Hardwire a V1
And my mount point: Excellent Mount Location for V1
Ranger
And my mount point: Excellent Mount Location for V1
Ranger
Last edited by Ranger; Jul 8, 2004 at 11:19 PM.
Drifting
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From: www.Z16.org Western NY
Originally Posted by THEDVS1
Is it true GM deleted this accessory plug on my '04 Z? I do like the idea of tapping into the rearview mirror circuit somehow, since it's "right there".
I was just hooking up my V1 tonight and I couldn't find those wires. The empty mini fuse outlet in the fuse block there is wired the right way for key on only though.
The only problem for me for the mirror attachment is the thing would have to be always be on (else I would forget to turn it on).
I put mine in the upper left most corner of the windshield and ran the wire down the outer rubber and under the dash.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rio Rancho NM
I spliced mine into the mirror.....no accessory plug on the 04 ZO6....we wouldn't want to slow it down with that extra weight.
One lead to the mirror is a switched 12 v for the electrochromic mirror, so it turns on and off with the ignition. I can't remember which lead is the 12v and which is grnd but there is a post on one of the forums with the details.
If no one comes up with the post, send me an email and I'll track the color of the wires down for you.
Pat
One lead to the mirror is a switched 12 v for the electrochromic mirror, so it turns on and off with the ignition. I can't remember which lead is the 12v and which is grnd but there is a post on one of the forums with the details.
If no one comes up with the post, send me an email and I'll track the color of the wires down for you.
Pat
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Racer
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From: Prescott AZ
Originally Posted by Pat Salerno
I spliced mine into the mirror.....no accessory plug on the 04 ZO6....we wouldn't want to slow it down with that extra weight.
Le Mans Master
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by THEDVS1
Is it true GM deleted this accessory plug on my '04 Z? I do like the idea of tapping into the rearview mirror circuit somehow, since it's "right there".
mike
Drifting
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by AZ99FRC
...Why in the hell would they delete something like that?...
Or is it now "power, passion, precision"???
Advanced
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From: Boynton Beach FL
Hey C5~Missle, how exactly did you tap into the 22 fuse position? Did you just stick the end of the wire into the fuse slot, or is there some type of connector that can be used? I have an 04 Z and I'm trying to figure out the best (or easiest) way to hardwire my V1. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by Vader_1
Hey C5~Missle, how exactly did you tap into the 22 fuse position? Did you just stick the end of the wire into the fuse slot, or is there some type of connector that can be used? I have an 04 Z and I'm trying to figure out the best (or easiest) way to hardwire my V1. Thanks.
I then inserted the wire to that side of the holder. I took a 10a fuse and inserted it in place. If a short should occur, it will blow the fuse like normal operation. The now fused circuit only works with the ign on, not the acc. So when you are parked at 7-11, the detector won't be going off when you are listening to the radio. Works great.
Mike
Burning Brakes
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From: Rio Rancho NM
Another hard wire solution
Here's two links to an adaptor wire for an escort and to ID the +12 v switched and grnd connection on the mittor...Pat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=862692
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=escort+mirror
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=862692
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=escort+mirror
Instructor
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From: Austin TX
Valentine Mirror Instal
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Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Originally Posted by MonarchZ06
hello,
what is the advantage of hardwiring? what is the disadvantage?
thank you,
what is the advantage of hardwiring? what is the disadvantage?
thank you,
Drifting
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From: www.Z16.org Western NY
Originally Posted by barufaldi
Thanks. I just did it. Works smooth and looks invisible (mounted mine in the upper left corner)
Pro
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From: Plantation Florida
There is a guy. i think on the parts for sale forum that is selling power cords for the escort 8500 and valentine that hard wires into the mirror with just two connectors. The price is $7 - I orddered one and can tell you how it works when i receive it next week.
