DIY Hardwire radar detector

[franco90]

So I hardwire let me know what you think
1. Look for the plug for the garage door opener
There is 3 colors
Brown to ground
Green/red to power
Put all back together and you done







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[Thresher]

Clever! Have a picture of it all put back together? Is the radar detector mounted below the rearview mirror mount?

I have been thinking of installing a dash cam and have read that using power from the overheads lights or garage door circuit is an easy source of power. Doesn't look too hard to do this...

[franco90]

Clever! Have a picture of it all put back together? Is the radar detector mounted below the rearview mirror mount?

I have been thinking of installing a dash cam and have read that using power from the overheads lights or garage door circuit is an easy source of power. Doesn't look too hard to do this...

yes the radar will be mounted under the rear view mirror I have a rear view mirror mount



No its 1,2,3 and easy to do

[jimoreno]

yes the radar will be mounted under the rear view mirror I have a rear view mirror mount



No its 1,2,3 and easy to do

If you don't mind sharing, where did you get that mount?

Edit: I just thought that this won't work with the rain sensing covers on the mirror bracket

[franco90]

When. Different route lol



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[franco90]

If you don't mind sharing, where did you get that mount?

ebay has them

Edit: I just thought that this won't work with the rain sensing covers on the mirror bracket

it does fit but I choice to use the glass for now since I have two units

[franco90]

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[vetmann]

I am in my second hour of a valentine 1 install. 2015 convertible F33 with active cruise control and all that stuff. Every post said go into the 4 wire connector, green/black switched 12v and brown/ black. ground. the 3 wire plus you show is pink on my car. is that the same? much thanks for your help. next step is probing the wires.

[Grady in Texas]

I tried "comparing" 2 units years ago (an Escort and a 2nd Escort or V-1, don't remember) but they interfered with each other. Guess they are better shielded now.

[vetmann]

Franco90, thanks for the tip of using the 3 wire plug rather than every other thread that said use th 4 wire plug which didn't work in my car. 2015 F33 435i x drive convertible. red on the left and green on eh right of the plug gave me constant 12 v. I can remember to turn it off and I really don't want it on until I get out of Manhattan

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by the way Gen2 Valentine, vast improvement with false alarms from other cars.

[franco90]

I am in my second hour of a valentine 1 install. 2015 convertible F33 with active cruise control and all that stuff. Every post said go into the 4 wire connector, green/black switched 12v and brown/ black. ground. the 3 wire plus you show is pink on my car. is that the same? much thanks for your help. next step is probing the wires.

here you go
https://youtu.be/ZgjiTQBJJpQ

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Franco90, thanks for the tip of using the 3 wire plug rather than every other thread that said use th 4 wire plug which didn't work in my car. 2015 F33 435i x drive convertible. red on the left and green on eh right of the plug gave me constant 12 v. I can remember to turn it off and I really don't want it on until I get out of Manhattan

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by the way Gen2 Valentine, vast improvement with false alarms from other cars.

https://youtu.be/ZgjiTQBJJpQ

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If you don't mind sharing, where did you get that mount?

Edit: I just thought that this won't work with the rain sensing covers on the mirror bracket

you got to go on ebay what radar you trying to mount so I can give you an idea on what mount to buy

the mount will fit on the rain sensor cover

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Franco90, thanks for the tip of using the 3 wire plug rather than every other thread that said use th 4 wire plug which didn't work in my car. 2015 F33 435i x drive convertible. red on the left and green on eh right of the plug gave me constant 12 v. I can remember to turn it off and I really don't want it on until I get out of Manhattan

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by the way Gen2 Valentine, vast improvement with false alarms from other cars.

your home link can you please take a picture of the wires . this way you can connect it right

[vetmann]

Thanks, I watched all the you tube videos and your use of the 3 wire plug were key. I am using the suction cups and am perfectly happy with them. I have a camera and sensor and no room for the mount
i have mine 1/2 inch below the visor, highest possible position and visor works.

[franco90]

Thanks, I watched all the you tube videos and your use of the 3 wire plug were key. I am using the suction cups and am perfectly happy with them. I have a camera and sensor and no room for the mount
i have mine 1/2 inch below the visor, highest possible position and visor works.

Cool glad int worked for you


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