What fuse to hardwire to for radar detector? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BaylorCamaro · 11-21-2010, 03:44 PM

I just hardwired my radar detector into the internal fuse box in my car, I was going to link it to my radio but I couldn't find out where it was (according to the owners manual). So I hardwired it into the AC unit, thinking my radar wouldn't come on until I turn the car on, however even when the car is off the radar will stay on. Anyone that has done this, what fuse did you hardwire into?

pointer lover · 11-21-2010, 03:46 PM

There is a thread to wire the valentine into your mirror circuits but where ?

The Stig · 11-21-2010, 04:10 PM

I wired mine into the passenger airbag light up by the rearview mirror. There is a DIY around here somewhere for it. Pretty neat actually. My V1 turns on when the car is on and off when the car is off, as in I need to start the engine to turn it on

BaylorCamaro · 11-21-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

I wired mine into the passenger airbag light up by the rearview mirror. There is a DIY around here somewhere for it. Pretty neat actually. My V1 turns on when the car is on and off when the car is off, as in I need to start the engine to turn it on

Well I already have it wiried to the internal fuse box, so I don't want to have to rewire it to the light. I'm just trying to figure out which fuse I can hardwire it to where it will turn off when the car gets turned off.

The Stig · 11-21-2010, 05:06 PM

Hmmm could use the ignition wire. That way it cuts off when the car does. Just a thought.

*mlee* · 11-21-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Well I already have it wiried to the internal fuse box, so I don't want to have to rewire it to the light. I'm just trying to figure out which fuse I can hardwire it to where it will turn off when the car gets turned off.

Here you go...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=91

monstertodd · 11-22-2010, 12:09 PM

Wow, you guys did it the hard way man. All you had to do was buy a 10 dollar cord off of ebay and wire it into your mirror.

JSC81 · 11-22-2010, 10:22 PM

I used this and tapped into the accessory adapter fuse.
You can get them from any auto parts store. Works like a champ shuts on and off for the car.
http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0956PT-Mi...5235773&sr=8-5

11-21-2010, 03:44 PM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	What fuse to hardwire to for radar detector? I just hardwired my radar detector into the internal fuse box in my car, I was going to link it to my radio but I couldn't find out where it was (according to the owners manual). So I hardwired it into the AC unit, thinking my radar wouldn't come on until I turn the car on, however even when the car is off the radar will stay on. Anyone that has done this, what fuse did you hardwire into? __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

11-21-2010, 04:10 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I wired mine into the passenger airbag light up by the rearview mirror. There is a DIY around here somewhere for it. Pretty neat actually. My V1 turns on when the car is on and off when the car is off, as in I need to start the engine to turn it on __________________

11-21-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Hmmm could use the ignition wire. That way it cuts off when the car does. Just a thought. __________________

11-22-2010, 10:22 PM	#8
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	I used this and tapped into the accessory adapter fuse. You can get them from any auto parts store. Works like a champ shuts on and off for the car. http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0956PT-Mi...5235773&sr=8-5 __________________

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11-21-2010, 03:46 PM	#2
pointer lover Drives: F-250 stroke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nevada Posts: 115 View My Garage	There is a thread to wire the valentine into your mirror circuits but where ?

11-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#7
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Wow, you guys did it the hard way man. All you had to do was buy a 10 dollar cord off of ebay and wire it into your mirror.