You should be able to wire it the same way, but I don't know what kind of current it will draw. If it pops a fuse, you can try putting a larger amperage fuse in the fuse box.

 

that`s not such a good idea.. you might over load the wire and start a fire...

 

^^^

 

well i got the parts and tried this on the convertible; unfortunately, the insides are somwhat different due to the top switch but the real problem is that there is no where to ground it; the top is different from the hard top where there is exposed metal; not here; anyone with a convertible that did hook up with this method please post where you put the ground; thanks

 

well i got the parts and tried this on the convertible; unfortunately, the insides are somwhat different due to the top switch but the real problem is that there is no where to ground it; the top is different from the hard top where there is exposed metal; not here; anyone with a convertible that did hook up with this method please post where you put the ground; thanks

 

Plan to hard wire mine into the map light also and see no need for extra fuse or switch. When is the last time you saw one of these short out? I never have. I plan to take mine down when not in use so I will just leave the plug on the end of the wire and disconnect. Not going to give anyone reason to break the window to steal it. Great info and photos Dustin. Thanks On second thought I will just take it to CC and spend $20 and watch TV while they are doing it. Might as well do the Explorer too.

 

Try running a wire down the window pillar and tie it down below?

 

Great install. Thanks for posting. I will try something similar.

 

Buy the Escort cordless radar detector. can be placed anywhere, has an auto off if not in motion. Mute button right on top, easy to get to. Run with rechargable batteries. Can purchase a cord for hard wire option. Best of all worlds in my opinion

 

By request of vppreacher I took a picture of this. If you use the press fit connector, the wire will get intermittent contact when you hit a bump and your detector will switch on and off. You really need to ground it. I used a metric bolt, but only because I only have metric taps, you can use inch ones if you have them.

I used the yellow wire lug. Not sure of the size but they're standard. By the way I have a ton of these crimp connectors lying around, including the t-tap and spade connectors. If anybody would like some mailed to you free. PM me and I'll stick em in an envelope and mail them. No big deal.

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One more thing, I moved the location of the mute button to the left side of the mirror. This is really nice since the red flashing warning light will be in your face and really gets my attention when it goes off. When I have the radio loud or windows down, I can never hear the detector on max volume setting.

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Here's a picture of the detector from the outside. It hides really well and you can hardly notice it. Those 2 velcro strips there on my window are for my EZ-Pass. I suggest if you do this mod to your car, take the EZ-pass down when not using the tolls because it is in the way of the detector. Besides it looks stupid in your window anyway.

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looks as about as dumb as the location NH makes you put that sticker, lol

 

Dustin,
thanks for the update....now assuming I get the detector and kit, I'll install it this weekend.

 

Anyone have an Escort for a long time? It hold up good? recommend 2 yr extended warranty for 29.99?

 

Thanks again for the instructions, Dustin. Just installed the Bel kit with my RX65. Everything looks and works great.

 

you're welcome and thanks for the coin

 

can i ask why you did not use the ground wires going to the lights in the overhead?

 

maby this is a dumb question but are raidar detectors illegal???? Or are they only illegal when in the on position??? I need to know this before I install one. Plus I have merely gotten lucky all my teenage years till now that i have only had 2 speeding tickets and I have been driving for 5 years.

 

I tried using all the grounding wires overhead and it wouldn't work with any of em.