How are you Guys/Gals Hard-Wiring your Radar Detectors? I have the Wiring that came with my Radar. I Can't seem to get a good enough Ground. Any Ideas?

 

Looking for a ground point, look at post 31 or this thread https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...t=power+source

 

If you grab the brown wire (thin, but enough current for a small acc like a radio and a radar) and just ground ther wire to the metal lower dash support next to the fuse panel on the passenger side of the lower console, it will work just fine.

 

I used the same ground point for my remote escort

 

Here is how I did it. Actually, my set up is a little involved. I never had any success with sucktion cups, ever. So, I attached my mount using the same bracket/glue used for a rear view mirror. When my Escort is not being used, I have another bracket on a Flash doll which I stick on the windshield mount. This way, it does not look so obvious that there is supposed to bhe a radar detector there (thieves look for any signal to break into your car).

Other details-the unit plugs into one of 3 power plugs I have located in the car. I like it better than having the long cord to the cigarette lighter. Also located there are a map light off an old Mercury Capri, and a mirror that lets me see my kids in the back seat, as well as being a great blind spot mirror.

The way I hooked up the power/ground-I ran a 10 gauge wire from the positive post under the hood (the same one as for the power steering) with a fuse, into the car and by the factory fuse box. There, I have a spade connector on one side, and 2 other spades coming off it in a Y. One side has a fuse, the other goes to another Y and so on for 5 accessories. This way, I can disconnect all of my add-ons with just one fuse under the hood. For grounding, I have another 10 gauge wire with a loop connector hooked up to the ground screw shown in this thread. On the other side of the wire is another crimp on loop. I have a long bolt with a wing nut, and all of my grounds get attached to that same bolt. Makes everything simple and neat.

 

 

How do you like that Valentine?


I haven't had a radar detector in years, going fast isn't as much fun as it used to be.

 

Love It!!

 

I always wanted to get one, except for the price. And now that I see one in a vehicle, it sure is big. The reviews on it are great. I had a 10 year old Escort that I paid 160 for. A few months ago they had a sale where they gave me 80 credit if I sent in my old one for a new model. I couldnt resist (plus the old one would not find todays radar/lasar/etc).