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userix 08-22-2016 07:09 PM

Hardwiring Radar Detector
 
Does anyone know where to tap into the mirror/sunroof control console area for a switched power source to hardwire a radar detector in the new 2017 E300s?

schtuggie 07-23-2017 05:33 PM

Did you ever get an answer to this? I just took delivery of my 2017 and wanted to install as well since there is no other power source for my Escort. What did you use as a mount? Thanks

ua549 07-23-2017 05:40 PM

Though I no longer use a radar detector because radar has been replaced by LIDAR, I used to connect to the power in the sun visor.

gorillamunch 07-23-2017 10:39 PM

Where I'm at....
 
I am a bit fearful of taking the mirror housing apart ... but was able quite easily to run the Valentine 1 RJ-11 cable in the headliner, tucked in down the right of the windscreen & from there down to the passenger foolwell fuse box.

FYI I used a tap to run power off of a 5amp mini fuse & grounded to a threaded nut that's in the fuse box. However none of the mini fuses seem to be switched so i'm waiting for a ATO size tap I ordered to arrive - hopefully one of this is switched power. Will keep you posted.

ua549 07-24-2017 07:45 AM

I connected to the sun visor wire above the headliner near the hinge.
That may not be switched in the W213.

greasykid 07-25-2017 02:05 PM

Have mounted Valentine V1 on sun visor of many MB's. Run power cord down the A pillar to either the fuse box or center console. My local shop does this in less than an hour. Not a big job.

Egonvdv 07-25-2017 06:06 PM

Anyone know where to find the fuse box(es) schematics?
In particular the one in the boot/trunk.
I need to install 2x 20 fuses that switch off when car's off.


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