Hard wire radar detector
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Hard wire radar detector
Hey, first post
My wife just got an E300, FWIW I drive it on a decent road trip over NYE and like it a lot.
Anyway, want to put the radar detector in and can’t find a fuse box diagram so I can piggyback on a switchable fuse.
Anyone got got a fuse diagram or hardwired a detector in their car?
thanks a lot
My wife just got an E300, FWIW I drive it on a decent road trip over NYE and like it a lot.
Anyway, want to put the radar detector in and can’t find a fuse box diagram so I can piggyback on a switchable fuse.
Anyone got got a fuse diagram or hardwired a detector in their car?
thanks a lot
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2024 E450 AT Wagon, 2024 EQS450+ / Had: 2021 E350, 2019 E300, 2021 + 20 GLE350, 2019 E450 Wagon(s)
Congrats on the car - you will love it!
This topic has been discussed on here a few times, I never found a good source of switched power anywhere near the front of the car. The fuse diagram is tucked in pocket to the right in the trunk.
For certain E400/E450 models, there is an additional cigarette lighter under the glove box, that would work great - I don't have it in my E300, and I know of others who don't either.
Definitely worth a search of this forum for ideas... And best of luck with the car.
This topic has been discussed on here a few times, I never found a good source of switched power anywhere near the front of the car. The fuse diagram is tucked in pocket to the right in the trunk.
For certain E400/E450 models, there is an additional cigarette lighter under the glove box, that would work great - I don't have it in my E300, and I know of others who don't either.
Definitely worth a search of this forum for ideas... And best of luck with the car.
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Congrats on the car - you will love it!
This topic has been discussed on here a few times, I never found a good source of switched power anywhere near the front of the car. The fuse diagram is tucked in pocket to the right in the trunk.
For certain E400/E450 models, there is an additional cigarette lighter under the glove box, that would work great - I don't have it in my E300, and I know of others who don't either.
Definitely worth a search of this forum for ideas... And best of luck with the car.
This topic has been discussed on here a few times, I never found a good source of switched power anywhere near the front of the car. The fuse diagram is tucked in pocket to the right in the trunk.
For certain E400/E450 models, there is an additional cigarette lighter under the glove box, that would work great - I don't have it in my E300, and I know of others who don't either.
Definitely worth a search of this forum for ideas... And best of luck with the car.
thanks again
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ua549, thanks so much for sharing these files, incredibly useful. I had NO IDEA the 12V plug was hidden down there way under the glove box. I guess I've been too busy sorting out all the other functions of the wagon and listening to the exhaust note. Thanks again! Lennie
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Not every car has those 12v plugs. It depends on the options ordered. My W213 does not have any 12v plugs in the front. The center console has a 110v AC plug on the rear.
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See the link a few posts up (ua549). I plethora of useful files, diagrams and other info. I completed my V1 hardwire this weekend in about an hour.
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I believe it's a function of build date, not options ordered. AFAIK, only early-production cars don't have the 12V socket in the passenger footwell area. The 110V socket is an option.
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I meant specifically which one. I looked at them but couldn't find what you were talking about.
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So my car thats expected later this month should have the 12v under the dash of the passenger area?
