Nanook

Since having my new ML63 for a week it is time for some goodies..I did have the 9500ix temp wired to cig outlet but that's not a permanent solution so here's what I opted for..

1- pry tool and invisicord cable (12") http://www.invisicord.com/index.html


2- insert at this point and push inward..do not pry...cover will release and swing down/pivot from front allowing access to wiring


3- I opted for a full time power as I dislike how the detector powers up at every start...on the 9500ix you can program it to power itself down after 4 hours of no motion or if I wish for extended sleep I'll just turn it off
The larger black plug on the right has fulltime power for the main interior lights...red wire with black tracer is power (red to invisicord)and brown next to it is ground (green invisicord). The invisicord tabs slide right into the plug and secure nicely with friction. I used a hacksaw blade to chase the invisicord wire from the windshield mount location up under the headliner to the plug



Relocate console back into position and press back to latch...done


I also got ambitious and installed my iphone5 cradle...perfect !!

russdog

Great work! Did you happen to find switched power while you were in there?

For a pry tool, could we use a credit card or spakle knife instead?

Nanook

For power read the text betewen the photos note 3 above...a credit card may work..a spackle knife also...just remember to insert in the middle then push in at 45 degress angle toward the front of the vehicle and the console will release...ask for any more if needed

jchochla

Do you have the lane tracking package on your ML63? If so, does K band go off a lot? I have a ML550 with the lane package and tried to mount my 9500ix on and it kept going off like crazy! I called my dealership and they told me its because lane tracking package uses k band and the radar does pick it up...

Nanook

I must check..I have X band off,,,no K band alerts..lane assist yes,,

Nanook

I just confirmed my K band is active but I haven't noticed any falsing...hmmm

russdog

Same here... Lane assist and no false alerts.

hutch300

This makes me want to start using my X50 again. I see this is for full time power, what about switched power?

Nanook

Dunno but lots of power sources there to check..

another_geek

What iPhone cradle is that and how is it mounted?

Nanook

I used this http://fix2car.com/active-fix2car-ph...lder-iphone-5/ unit 60201 and used 3m double sided tape to the surface right next to temp control knob and chased wire under side of console shroud to back console power outlet..

another_geek

Thanks!

cloribel11

What cable did you use to connect the dash cam to the roof console?

Nanook

I used the cam cable and cut the cig lighter end off and added a pair of ends cut off an invisicord and plugged in along side the 9500ix tabs

EVOII_Racer

Nanook, a little ot but did you ever managed to talk to that stupid lady that you caught on camera touching your wipers?

Nanook

Never did Evo...I know where she worked but decided to just let it pass...I did leave her a pic of her in the action under her wiper so she knew I saw her...dunno her issue..

eggyacid

so is the RED and BROWN power switched? I have 9500ix as well but I want it to turn off as soon as I turn off my car, will that work?
i'm going to order inviscord this week and hopefully this will work

Nanook

This power source is not switched..you will have to try another source like garage door switch in the mirror base.

eggyacid

that's what I was afraid of... I'm still hunting for that switched power.
on your setup, does it turn the unit on when you start the car or do you have to manually switch it on too?

in the GL forum, someone tapped into the RED and BROWN cable and they claimed it's switched power.. could it be different in the ML vs GL?

george919

Did you purchase the standard or micro version of the innvisicord for your Benz? What will I need for my 2013 ML350?
Thank you.

george919

Does anyone have the Escort 9500ix and the "direct" Escort Live mounted by mirror?
If so, what was purchased? How/where was it installed? Pics?
Thanks.

eggyacid

I couldn't find an inviscord that works on my 2012 ML. (I wanted it to be switched power) I ended up running a power thru A Pillar all the way down behind the cigarette lighter and tap the power there. Pain in the butt but it works

Nanook

The invisicord works as per my initial post/pics with a 9500ix..the 9500ix has an option so it turns itself off with no action in a certain amount of time,,(if I recall correctly..that was some time ago I had it installed and have since switched to a BEL STiR+) hardwired to the rear seat power outlet in the rear facing console

Nanook

The 9500ix uses so little power that unless left sitting for days will not disable the battery even if left on..

Nanook

I filed down the blades to fit into the sockets I accessed