BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I did a quick search couldn't find it, but i want to hard wire my bell Radar detector to something in the headliner ( i want it to turn on with the car and off with the car, i dont want to have to use a map light button or such) And i will be hacking up the cigarette adapter power wire. and walkthroughs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-ma hole Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 This is the first "mod" that I did. I picked up the car at 8PM, got up at 6AM, done by 6:15. I have no sunroof. I just tapped into a map light. If I remember correctly, I grounded it with the screw that held the assembly in. It has had no effect on the map light's function, and comes on and off with the key. I don't remember the specifics, I just sort of explored and found the way to pull everything out. Sorry not to be more help, but at least you know it can be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I have two different walkthroughs in the 'walkthrough' forum My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsly Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 If you take your map light assembly apart, there is a wire in there for the autodimming mirror that you can tap. It's switched 12v so it turns on and off with the key. Here is mwiener2's link to his remote mount install. pretty slick I must say. http://legacygt.com/forums/walkthroughs-performance-modifications/11041-escort-radar-detector-remote.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I have two different walkthroughs in the 'walkthrough' forum ^ True, bro, but he's looking for a more "basic" write-up, as in where to tap the power from - over by the mirror/map-light/moonroof switchgear. ----- In addition to brother Pugsly's post....... NASIOC - Valentine 1 Hardwire 05 Legacy GT -- http://legacygt.com/forums/409583-post60.html and http://legacygt.com/forums/409928-post62.html -- http://legacygt.com/forums/160363-post46.html <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 If you have the Remote power cord with display and mute functions, they fit nicely in the ashtray.Power can also be picked up in the feed to the cig. lighter which is switched with the ignition.I don't have a walkthough done, but it is pretty straight forward. Vir Est Fatum Ut Perficio Concepta Suus Progenies. - Man is destined to fulfill the capacity of his lineage (i.e. Darwinism) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 V1 install post has a nice walkthrough that could be used for any detector: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashwort77 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Which wire should I tap if I do not have the auto-dim mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 The radar i have is a cheapy Beltronics EXPRESS 920. Can i use the stock coiled cord? inside is a red and green wire (power+ground i assume) Will this cause and issiues if directly wired? or do i need a hardwire cord? trying to save some money here thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Yes, but be sure which wire is which, if you reverse them you can damage the detector. Good idea to fuse them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 ^ +1. Also, you can hop down to your local RadioShack and get generic "straight" cording relatively easily, which are usually provided with a set of power adaptors for popular detectors. You can then cut-and-splice this wire to your heart's content, without fear of screwing up your "factory" cord. Besides, it'll also offer a cleaner-look install, with minimal cost outlay. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 So i finally got an Auto dim and attempted the install of the mirror and hardwire for the RADAR The harness that is up in the headliner for the auto dim does not have any power running to it. (yess the power was on ACC) I even busted out the multimeter and my speculation was right, no power. weird tho because everything else wired threw the headliner has power (lights etc..) And i highly doubt there is a fuse dedicated for the auto dim harness. hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I would just route the power across the headliner and down the A-Pillar under the dash and get power from there. You can route the wire so it doesn't affect the airbag. That would probably hurt if the airbag went off. It can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 so i noticed my heated seats went out and my power rearview mirrors did too they are all on one fuse (power rearview,heated seat relay,autodim) aka i must have tripped the fuse when i was didling with my multimeter. I will replace the fuse and update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 so i noticed my heated seats went out and my power rearview mirrors did too they are all on one fuse (power rearview,heated seat relay,autodim) aka i must have tripped the fuse when i was didling with my multimeter. I will replace the fuse and update. Any update? Been a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 raining here.. + i went to the gym. sit tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Raining?? Its just a fuse :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 cant you tell i am a procrastonator? (+ i do not have a fuse in my possession) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eb50 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 been 11 months. still procrastinating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflashrtist Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Going to catch a lot of crap for this, but I want to do it, so here it goes. BUMP! I am looking for some help doing this. I want to do it this wknd.. not a year from now lol Tried NASIOC and they had a great step by step.. but all the picture links were corrupt haha so none of them show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 5EAT - http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/escort-radar-detector-remote-flush-mount-5eat-11100.html?t=11100&highlight=escort+flush+mount 5MT - http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/escort-radar-detector-remote-flush-mount-5mt-11041.html?t=11041&highlight=escort+flush+mount My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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