Hardwired radar detector into mirror w/pics
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Hardwired radar detector into mirror w/pics
I finally wired my Escort 8500 into my electrochromatic mirror on my Z. I found the 2 wires that turn on/off with the ignition, and now I am very happy!
I took pics to help those of you thinking about doing this
I took pics to help those of you thinking about doing this
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St. Jude Donor '17
Originally Posted by TeamSpeed
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Yes, I am sure...
The wires you want are orange and brown. They look black and red in the picture, but there are 2 other wires that are black and red. The brown is positive and the orange is negative. Sounds weird, but if I had it mixed up, my detector would not work. I actually took the smart plug apart to determine what the detector needed.
This connection is switched. I had to turn the key on to get the meter to register the voltage.
This connection is switched. I had to turn the key on to get the meter to register the voltage.
Last edited by TeamSpeed; Jul 10, 2004 at 03:51 PM.
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Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by donnyonee
i only have the map lites on my mirror will that work?
don
don
It's been awhile since I did the check, so use a voltmeter to check for sure!
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From: Ventura, CA Fight On Forever
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Same cord works with the V-1 as well.
Particularly important is the note that the hot wire is door switched, meaning it is off with the door open. I didn't know this and sent back a perfectly good phone cord because I could not activate the V-1 with the door open!! Best,
mtv
Particularly important is the note that the hot wire is door switched, meaning it is off with the door open. I didn't know this and sent back a perfectly good phone cord because I could not activate the V-1 with the door open!! Best,
mtv
Last edited by MTV; Dec 18, 2004 at 03:18 AM.
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From: Houston Tx
Originally Posted by THEDVS1
Yes. IIRC, there are four wires on the standard mirror, two orange, brown and black. Brown is switched 12V, and black is ground. One orange wire is always hot, and one is hot with the door circuit.
It's been awhile since I did the check, so use a voltmeter to check for sure!
It's been awhile since I did the check, so use a voltmeter to check for sure!
Last edited by AmIBadd; Dec 18, 2004 at 01:55 AM.
