08-18-2023, 09:23 AM | #1 |
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Radar detector hardwire in '19+?
Has anyone figured out a way of hardwiring our radars into the newer Camaro's? I previously had a '17 2SS and I tapped into the power above the overhead lights. It was quite easy and worked great! I never realized that the newer cars are completely different in that regard.
The only "solution" that I have seen so far is to purchase an ~$85 wire harness from the YouTube Camaro guy. That price is ridiculous for some wire and connectors. I almost refuse to pay it... unless I absolutely "have" to. I already have hundreds into the radar, around $100 for the stupid blendmount and the wiretap harness with like $30... so another $85 now (for this car) is salt on the wound.
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08-18-2023, 12:08 PM | #2 |
Gen5DIY sells a wire harness too, but it's about the same price. It's really about the best option, without having to tap wires yourself.
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08-18-2023, 12:49 PM | #3 | |
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I believe I have to purchase a new blendmount too, as the new mirror (camera) has a different design. I might as well just buy a brand new radar detector too at this point. Would you be able to just run a wire (where the gen5 harness goes), tap into an existing harness and be done with it? I don't know if an entirely new harness/clips are necessary(?).
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08-18-2023, 02:20 PM | #4 |
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I looked into this too when I got my SS a couple months ago. I've hardwired my detectors in every car I've ever owned at the rear view mirror. Apparently there is no 12V power by the rear view mirror in this car. The only option appears to be that harness that you have to run all the way to the passenger side. Not paying $85 for a run of wire and a couple connectors. Since it's not a daily driver, I'm just running power from the cigarette lighter plug for now.
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08-18-2023, 04:25 PM | #5 |
I have a Gen5DIY harness, but it won't power a dash cam that has more than 1 channel (I have a 2 channel). So I plugged it into the cig lighter adapter, and tucked the wire in behind all of the trim. All you can see is the cig lighter adapter and the cord going straight down from it, and the cord coming out of the headliner right above the dash cam.
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08-18-2023, 06:26 PM | #6 | |
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08-19-2023, 07:52 AM | #7 |
Cheapo Amazon model. The rear cam won't turn on when plugged into the Gen5diy harness. I tried 2 other cheap Amazon models with the same results, I returned them because I thought they were faulty.
https://a.co/d/9UwYkhz
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08-19-2023, 04:54 PM | #8 | |
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I will use either the two suction cup mount that came with my unit or those Scotch locks that come on the EZ pass transponder, one small piece should keep it in place. I’m waiting on Amazon for the wire and will see how it goes from there.
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08-19-2023, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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I got the harness from gen5diy as well. There is a much cheaper option, you can buy a universal radar detector hardwire kit for under $20 and just use an add a fuse. The blendmount Is waaay too much money for the 19+ imo. Like $220 or something, so I just use the suction mount that came with radar and it's tucked up much higher than the blendmount. I was all for blendmounts too, especially after my old camaro, but its just too much now imo. I suggest keeping it mounted near center of windshield so your pillars don't block any signals. Plenty of rm up and to the side of the rear view mirror
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08-20-2023, 09:49 PM | #10 |
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Just snag 12V from the socket in the center console. You can use that to add more useful USB outlets other places too. That circuit is good for accessory control.
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08-21-2023, 10:04 AM | #12 | |
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I just looked up the new blendmount... its like $230!!! No way would I consider paying that. I choked when I had to pay around $100 for my first mount. . I prefer to keep my radar in the center anyway- that is where I've always mounted it.
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08-21-2023, 02:55 PM | #13 |
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I was successful in running the wire to my detector from the USB port in the center console under the drivers seat and under the plastic sill trim and then up to the left pillar are where the detector sits,
I used a small square of Scotch Lok (like velcro ) but doesn't leave adhesive residue behind on the dash, but may switch to Uniden's suction cup mount. Reason being for the detector to sit flat enough to adhere the Scotch Lok i cant reach between the pillar to hit the mute button, with the suction cup alternative i can move it away a inch to the right so i can get my finger to hit the mute. Heres a link for the RJ11 to USB wire use the 9.56ft long one its perfect.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLTSS9C2...t_details&th=1
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08-22-2023, 03:54 PM | #14 | |
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I still need to do some cable management to get the wiring from the center console to the driver side A-pillar, but it's worked flawlessly so far. I even have a mute button mounted right next to the center console I don't know why pictures never load with the correct orientation, but I put a few below https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...oaAn60EALw_wcB |
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