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MarouG6327 · 12-04-2014, 03:57 PM

Need help on where to plug in the cord I have or if need any new pieces before installing. Any help is greatly appreciated.

What I have:
-passport x50 8500 Power requirement: 12VDC, Negative Ground
-Direct-Wire SmartCord Mute display

-2010 Camaro

sycraft · 12-04-2014, 05:01 PM

ran mine to the power plug by the shifter, it is keyed too so no power when key is off

Vroom_vroom · 12-04-2014, 05:54 PM

Just run it to the protected side of the fuse and ground it above the box

MarouG6327 · 12-04-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

Just run it to the protected side of the fuse and ground it above the box

Not sure how to run it into the protect side of the fuse. I was going to get a add a circuit and run the wire into there. Do you think that would work?

Blu Ray · 12-04-2014, 09:40 PM

thats where mine is wired, yet you have to remember to turn off the detector, those fuses are always on, so even when u cut the car off the detector will have power

gutterball · 12-04-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Ray

thats where mine is wired, yet you have to remember to turn off the detector, those fuses are always on, so even when u cut the car off the detector will have power

No. you have the connection to the Pwr Outlet fuse ( 1 is by the shifter, 1 is in the center glove box) both are off when the Ign is off

gutterball · 12-04-2014, 10:54 PM

PS those are the only fuses (Pwr Outlet F18 and F17) that runs off the Ignition.

Destructo09 · 12-04-2014, 11:29 PM

My detector is plugged into the power port by the shifter and turns off with the ignition, if you find that fuse like above you should be set.

I see people also power off of the rear view mirror, is there some reason why that can't be done? I was going to build my own power wire because screw paying for a RJ11 connector with some cheap wire hanging off of it lol. I have the tools to terminate RJ11 myself.

Vroom_vroom · 12-05-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MarouG6327

Not sure how to run it into the protect side of the fuse. I was going to get a add a circuit and run the wire into there. Do you think that would work?

They make a piggy back clip you can plug on to the side of the fuse I used or just find a piece of metal and cut and Bend a strip accordingly. Or you could say screw it and wrap the wire around the fuse blade.

You can add it if you really want but those two fuses for the interior acc are the only ones in that box that is ignition controlled as previously mentioned.

gutterball · 12-05-2014, 02:12 AM

I ran a wire from the center Power Outlet to a terminal strip (half a dozen connections) now when I need power, I connect a wire to the terminal strip and run it under the side flap. I have it in a plastic box that I can close to protect it from shorting. now when I want to add a new circuit, I have a place to go to. Name: camara 2076.jpg
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Blu Ray · 12-05-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gutterball

No. you have the connection to the Pwr Outlet fuse ( 1 is by the shifter, 1 is in the center glove box) both are off when the Ign is off

In the picture that OP has posted, if he wires the direct power to anywhere in that fuse panel the detector will have power when the vehicle is off.

Mine is mounted with blend mount and powered by the direct power cable, to the drivers side fuse panel, and does not cut power with the ignition, there are many threads about this...

If someone has more info on which fuse located in the drivers side fuse panel (best location) cuts power with the ignition please post

RockerBox · 12-05-2014, 09:59 AM

Ah, I wish I could legally run a radar detector.

gutterball · 12-05-2014, 10:22 AM

BLURAY , both Power Outlets are off when the Ign is off. I took a voltmeter and checked every fuse with the meter, both with Ign on and off, and the Power Outlet circuits were off when the Ign was off. I find it hard to believe that your car wiring is diff. than mine. Try this, plug something into the Pwr Outlet by the shifter and shut your car off, see if you have Power.

Badbubba · 12-05-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MarouG6327

Need help on where to plug in the cord I have or if need any new pieces before installing. Any help is greatly appreciated.

What I have:
-passport x50 8500 Power requirement: 12VDC, Negative Ground
-Direct-Wire SmartCord Mute display

-2010 Camaro

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222542
Install an add-a-fuse on 17 or 18. They are fed from the RAP relay, retained accessor power. When ignition is turned off, there will be power on 17 & 18 for about 10 min, unless you open your door.

12-04-2014, 03:57 PM	#15
MarouG6327 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS with RS package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 100	Hardwire cop radar Need help on where to plug in the cord I have or if need any new pieces before installing. Any help is greatly appreciated. What I have: -passport x50 8500 Power requirement: 12VDC, Negative Ground -Direct-Wire SmartCord Mute display -2010 Camaro __________________

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sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	ran mine to the power plug by the shifter, it is keyed too so no power when key is off __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

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Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	thats where mine is wired, yet you have to remember to turn off the detector, those fuses are always on, so even when u cut the car off the detector will have power __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

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Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	My detector is plugged into the power port by the shifter and turns off with the ignition, if you find that fuse like above you should be set. I see people also power off of the rear view mirror, is there some reason why that can't be done? I was going to build my own power wire because screw paying for a RJ11 connector with some cheap wire hanging off of it lol. I have the tools to terminate RJ11 myself. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

12-04-2014, 10:54 PM	#21
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	PS those are the only fuses (Pwr Outlet F18 and F17) that runs off the Ignition.

12-05-2014, 02:12 AM	#24
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	I ran a wire from the center Power Outlet to a terminal strip (half a dozen connections) now when I need power, I connect a wire to the terminal strip and run it under the side flap. I have it in a plastic box that I can close to protect it from shorting. now when I want to add a new circuit, I have a place to go to.

12-05-2014, 09:59 AM	#26
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	Ah, I wish I could legally run a radar detector.

12-05-2014, 10:22 AM	#27
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	BLURAY , both Power Outlets are off when the Ign is off. I took a voltmeter and checked every fuse with the meter, both with Ign on and off, and the Power Outlet circuits were off when the Ign was off. I find it hard to believe that your car wiring is diff. than mine. Try this, plug something into the Pwr Outlet by the shifter and shut your car off, see if you have Power.