Guide: How-to Hard Wire Radar Radar Detector - Page 4

SuperSound · 10-28-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

So if you use the mirror tap all you have to do is stick those two taps into the harness on the back of the mirror? They actually stay in?

Also, is the 1SS mirror set up the same power wise?

You're tapping into the airbag light power, so there shouldn't be any difference in 1SS/2SS. Just the 2SS has another plug for Homelink.

I used t-taps personally, so can't comment on how well the mirror tap stays in place.

SS 1LE · 10-28-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

You're tapping into the airbag light power, so there shouldn't be any difference in 1SS/2SS. Just the 2SS has another plug for Homelink.

I used t-taps personally, so can't comment on how well the mirror tap stays in place.

Thanks.

Emoto · 10-28-2016, 12:57 PM

I like the idea of T-Taps. Any idea what gauge should be used up in there?

SuperSound · 10-28-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

I like the idea of T-Taps. Any idea what gauge should be used up in there?

I had 16-18 gauge. Just had to use a pair of pliers to pinch the contacts enough to make good connection. I think the wire is probably closer to 20-22 gauge.

Emoto · 10-28-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

I had 16-18 gauge. Just had to use a pair of pliers to pinch the contacts enough to make good connection. I think the wire is probably closer to 20-22 gauge.

Thank you, sir!

SS 1LE · 10-28-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

You're tapping into the airbag light power, so there shouldn't be any difference in 1SS/2SS. Just the 2SS has another plug for Homelink.

I used t-taps personally, so can't comment on how well the mirror tap stays in place.

So you just swapped out the ends of the MirrorTap with T taps? Or did you not use a Mirror Tap?

SuperSound · 10-28-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

So you just swapped out the ends of the MirrorTap with T taps? Or did you not use a Mirror Tap?

Did use one. I've got a Whistler, so made my own hardwire plug for it.

SS 1LE · 10-28-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Did use one. I've got a Whistler, so made my own hardwire plug for it.

Ok, cool...so I think a MirrorTap and a T tap swap on the ends may be the best bet.

Thanks!

MikeCio1 · 11-17-2016, 02:14 PM

Has anyone done this on a convertible? The overhead covers are different.

Grandpawmoses · 11-22-2016, 07:13 AM

I just did this yesterday on my 2017 using the 15" MirrorTap. It worked out okay but I wish it had been about two inches longer. My big fingers. If I had to do it again, I'd make my own from an old phone cord & T-taps and save the $40.

SM1 · 11-22-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandpawmoses

It worked out okay but I wish it had been about two inches longer.

Sorry to hear that buddy.

mgalisa · 12-27-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCio1

Has anyone done this on a convertible? The overhead covers are different.

Bumping this in hopes that someone has figured this out. I also have a convertible and am attempting to hardwire my V1 but cannot figure out how to open up the overhead console.

bishopski · 01-07-2017, 01:43 PM

White/purple+ and black- worked like a charm on my base LT. The key is to start the car if you want the unit to work wired this way.

Thanks fellas!

HalfMoon · 04-11-2017, 10:03 AM

Thank you for this thread.

I hardwired my V1 to my 1SS/1LE on Sunday with the 15" Mirror Tap I had on hand for my last car I never installed it on. Plenty of room, but I am mounting my V1 on the windshield right next to the mirror.

10-28-2016, 12:57 PM	#45
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	I like the idea of T-Taps. Any idea what gauge should be used up in there? __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

11-17-2016, 02:14 PM	#51
MikeCio1 Drives: 2016 2SS Vert / 1967 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SWFL Posts: 14	Has anyone done this on a convertible? The overhead covers are different. __________________ Mike 1967 RS 2016 S22 Vert

01-07-2017, 01:43 PM	#55
bishopski Drives: 2016 Camaro LT \| 3.6L V6 \| A/T Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 133	White/purple+ and black- worked like a charm on my base LT. The key is to start the car if you want the unit to work wired this way. Thanks fellas! __________________ 2016 Camaro LT \| 3.6L V6 \| A/T \| Summit White w/Black RS Stripes

11-22-2016, 07:13 AM	#52
Grandpawmoses Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW AL Posts: 97	I just did this yesterday on my 2017 using the 15" MirrorTap. It worked out okay but I wish it had been about two inches longer. My big fingers. If I had to do it again, I'd make my own from an old phone cord & T-taps and save the $40.

04-11-2017, 10:03 AM	#56
HalfMoon Drives: '18 JLU Rubicon, '19 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Not California anymore! Posts: 56	Thank you for this thread. I hardwired my V1 to my 1SS/1LE on Sunday with the 15" Mirror Tap I had on hand for my last car I never installed it on. Plenty of room, but I am mounting my V1 on the windshield right next to the mirror.

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