Radar dectector Hard install steps

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Apr 19, 2005 | 08:01 PM

#21

dustindu4

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I'll just run the wire up to the radio and tap into it.

Apr 19, 2005 | 08:06 PM

#22

Mongoose

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I will wire mine to map light. No need for switch. just unplug it.

Apr 19, 2005 | 08:24 PM

#23

Mustang Ricky

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Thanks for telling us how it went - well done.

You other guys hooking into the map light, try to beat me to the install and tell us how it went (with pictures). I'm lookin at installing a simple button switch directly into the map light housing. My Escort is due in any day now... But I can't get to it this weekend.

Apr 19, 2005 | 09:22 PM

#24

bpmurr

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From: MD

Great work Bob I can't wait to hook my 8500 X50 up when my Stang shows up in May.

Apr 20, 2005 | 07:47 AM

#25

hot4rd

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From: Marblehead Ohio

Quote:

Originally posted by Mongoose@April 19, 2005, 8:09 PM
I will wire mine to map light. No need for switch. just unplug it.

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I wired mine to the map light. My radar has an off and on switch. No pictures, I did it back in Oct. The wire for the detector came with an inline fuse. I just found the hot wire and hooked that with a connector and drilled a small hole in the roof brace for the ground. Used a small screw to secure the wire. Works fine for me....

Apr 20, 2005 | 04:07 PM

#26

38special

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drizztbob

As I said, great timing, Installed my escort RD just like you did. Ran the cord over to my drivers side and up the visor.

Spotted on serious radar trap already!