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WildClay · 09-20-2009, 01:50 PM

Headliner / Fuse Box Radar Wiring Approach

I also went with the cross the headliner to fuse panel approach. Just a note of caution to who ever uses this approach. I noticed a lot of mini-fuse piggy-backs that were just rated at 10A, the fuse you will be using for that slot is 20Amp, make sure the piggy-back is rated 20A or better.

I did not post pictures of the headliner, there is nothing to see, the wire easily slips under it, then as noted by the originator of this approach, you pull off the side molding or just open it enough to run the wire down.

Here is the fuse cover back on / before taking off:

Start from the bottom, near the front of the car to pull off the cover, then work up towards the back of the car and follow the panel up, popping the clipps as you go. When you get to the top, the clip is in the middle at the top between front and back, work your hand in so you can get fingers on either side of the post and pry gently, it will pop out.

Fuse Box Exposed

Some Notes:
- The tall white fuse holder, that came with the detector wiring and should be kept. I zip tied the top part of the case to a spot that holds it secure but lets me removed the bottom barrel to replace the fuse.

- I put a piece of 1/4" x 1/2" single sided sticky foam behing the fuse barrel to prevent a future rattle.

- While the Radar Detector takes very little current it still should be wired to the "device side" of the fuse (the side that does not have 12V unless the fuse is in) this makes sure your piggy-back is running through the existing fuse (20A) which make sure you don't overload the actual wire. It is likely nothing to worry about for this, but good rule of thump when tapping a fuse.

- I grounded to the same black screw the other guy did, it easy enough to see. I did sand the area around the screw hole a little

- Finally I routed the wire through the fuse area to ensure all wires were secure.

Radar Detector Mounted

I like it right under the mirror, if you mount them too high you may find a blind spot from the back, but it does look a little better from the outside mounted higher.

09-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#65
WildClay Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 669	Headliner / Fuse Box Radar Wiring Approach I also went with the cross the headliner to fuse panel approach. Just a note of caution to who ever uses this approach. I noticed a lot of mini-fuse piggy-backs that were just rated at 10A, the fuse you will be using for that slot is 20Amp, make sure the piggy-back is rated 20A or better. I did not post pictures of the headliner, there is nothing to see, the wire easily slips under it, then as noted by the originator of this approach, you pull off the side molding or just open it enough to run the wire down. Here is the fuse cover back on / before taking off: Start from the bottom, near the front of the car to pull off the cover, then work up towards the back of the car and follow the panel up, popping the clipps as you go. When you get to the top, the clip is in the middle at the top between front and back, work your hand in so you can get fingers on either side of the post and pry gently, it will pop out. Fuse Box Exposed Some Notes: - The tall white fuse holder, that came with the detector wiring and should be kept. I zip tied the top part of the case to a spot that holds it secure but lets me removed the bottom barrel to replace the fuse. - I put a piece of 1/4" x 1/2" single sided sticky foam behing the fuse barrel to prevent a future rattle. - While the Radar Detector takes very little current it still should be wired to the "device side" of the fuse (the side that does not have 12V unless the fuse is in) this makes sure your piggy-back is running through the existing fuse (20A) which make sure you don't overload the actual wire. It is likely nothing to worry about for this, but good rule of thump when tapping a fuse. - I grounded to the same black screw the other guy did, it easy enough to see. I did sand the area around the screw hole a little - Finally I routed the wire through the fuse area to ensure all wires were secure. Radar Detector Mounted I like it right under the mirror, if you mount them too high you may find a blind spot from the back, but it does look a little better from the outside mounted higher. __________________ 2LT / Aqua Blue / Auto / Sun Roof / Hockey Stripe 1100 - 4/11/9 - Order Placed at Dealer 3000 - 8/12/9 - TPW - 9/7/9 3800 - 9/9/9 - Produced 5000 - 9/16/9 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 - 9/17/9 - Delivered to Customer Many Thanks to CamaroScotty and a friend at GM!! Dealer and GM Customer Service at its best!