[Enforcer]

I ordered a direct wire power cord from Escort without the smart-cord muting feature and a sun visor clip.

 

[Enforcer]

Install. Pull the front of the map light console down until the snaps detach then slide unit forward, down and out. Tap into the yellow wire of the map light connector and attach the ground lug to an available bolt. Route the wire with the phone plug through the front of the headliner. Helps to tape things up when your done. Also wrap the remaining cord bundle in foam to prevent rattles. There is a small "pocket" as shown for stuffing the bundle into.

 

[Enforcer]

Contents. The cord has an in-line fuse rated 2A.

 

[Enforcer]

Plug detail. Red is hot (+12V) and Green is ground.

 

[dmako]

Thanks for the detailed instructions.

I’m planning on moving up to an Escort 8500 or the likes soon.

PS: how do you lower your visor?

 

[Enforcer]

You can lower the visor just fine but then the sensors are off axis (pointing straight up and down). If you want to use the visor and detector fully all the time, then obviously this won't work. You'll have to put it elsewhere. I put mine on the passenger side which is good for 95% of my driving.

 

[Swill]

Blew a fuse

I tried this direct wire option and each time I blew the little fuse in the direct wire kit. The last time that I tried I think I blew the fuse to my interior lights. First question is what in the world can I be doing wrong to make this happen? And second, does anyone know where the fuse to the interior light is located. I checked the panal on the drivers side down by the e-brake and I checked under the hood. Could not find it anywhere. Thanks in advance for the help.

Swill

 

[momama]

Passport 8500

There is a great deal on the Passport 8500 discussed above. Go to www.cartoys.com and load the 8500 into your basket. When you check out enter the coupon code RADAR. You'll get 20% off and free second day shipping. Total delivered price $239.96. Cheaper than Buy-It-Now on Ebay.

This special expires at midnight tonight, 2/27.

 

[SyntaxSinner]

I have just purchased a Valentine One Radar Detec. and I realy like the idea Enforcer used to tap into the map light console....I know he stated to pull from the front untill it snaps but I seem to be pulling but I just dont want to take a chance on it breaking....

I have the sunroof buttons on my MO....I'm sure that does not make a diff. but....

My question to you guys are what & how did Enforcer pull that map light console without breaking it?

Many thanks in advanced!!!

 

[kingfisher]

Question:

Does the power to the map light circuit cut out after a certain period? That is, can I leave the detector power switch on all the time after leaving the car without having to worry about draining the battery?

 

[Snowride]

Here's another rather simple option. Works very well and the spring type power cord make it a breeze to drop into the side door pocket while remaining connected and you can also open the door. I mounted an extra twin socket to the fuse panel door and tapped into the existig fuse for the front socket with an "add a fuse". A small piece of velcro keeps the detector in place. Kinda need this setup up here because they do carry a $1000 fine if you get caught with one plus you lose the detector.

 

[mattsmurano]

I have the Passport 8500!

Where do I get the direct wire power cord?

I need that bad!

 

[dmako]

From Passport. I've seen it on their web site.

I have the Passport 8500!

Where do I get the direct wire power cord?

I need that bad!

 

[SyntaxSinner]

How do I remove the map light console???...If it matters I do have the switch on the map light console for the sunroof

 

[mattsmurano]

I ordered it, I got it, I installed it! Weeeeeeeee I love it! No more hanging coil cord!

 

[Gonzo]

Enforcer,

If you tap into the yello is that part of the ingitiion system... meaning does your detector turn off when the car is turned off and on when the car is running?

 

[mattsmurano]

I don't remember the color. but it is the wire that supplies power to the map lights. It has "logic" built into it controller on the circuit.

This wire supplies power to the map lights when the vehicle is unlocked, and turns off 5 minutes after the ignition is switched off.

 

[mhuckaby]

Help! Blown fuse to interior lights

I blew the fuse to my interior lights when I went to direct wire my radar detector. Where is the fuse for these lights? I can't find it in the fuse block or under the hood.

Thanks!

 

[mhuckaby]

Help! Blown fuse to interior lights

I blew the fuse to my interior lights when I went to direct wire my radar detector. Where is the fuse for these lights? I can't find it in the fuse block or under the hood.

Thanks!

 

[mhuckaby]

Is blown fuse really a blown Body Control Module?

Now I'm wondering. Could my blown fuse really be a blown body control module? What's this cost to replace?

Thanks,
Mark