LitiGATOR

I have a Valentine 1 that my prior vehicle could be hardwired directly into the rearview mirror using a short Invisicord. I realize that we have to hardwire into the overhead console on the ML. But what aftermarket product/cord are people using for this?

Nanook

Look for my post..I can help you or possbily you already did..
Use the invisicord via power from overhead console light from inside console

LitiGATOR

The standard Invisicord seen here?

http://invisicord.com/osc2/catalog/p...products_id=51

Nanook

Yup...12" or longer the better..depends where you want to place the v1 ...I keep my v1 in the vette and use the escort 9500ix tight up and against mirror body using the invisicord

Nanook

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LitiGATOR

Excellent. Thanks a lot guys

Nanook

Don't pry ...push in at center to release tab and console will pivot down from rear end


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Don't pry...push in at center to release tab

LitiGATOR

Excellent!

LitiGATOR

Had it wired as above, the only "issue," if even is one, is that it's always drawing power and won't turn off, even if the car if completely off. Will leaving the V1 "on" be able to drain the battery if left on overnight?

Nanook

That's why I selected that power source as I don't want it starting every time I start the car. Mine has been fine staying on all the time as it takes very little power..I even have my camera connected there...you won't have any issues...if you prefer I'm sure there is some switched power up there,,you just gotta find it...cheers

LitiGATOR

Thanks a lot man

T.H.Carrera

Do you by any chance know which one is switched ?

Nanook

Nope

edulinka

Hi For some reason I cant see your pictures. I want to connect my V1 too. How you did it? Which wires to use and how to remove cover My is 2014 ML

Nanook

pics again

push in here..don't pry


invisicord from...invisicord


the green and pink...slide tabs into plug to connect to power/ground



chase wire forward to detector behind roof liner and out at windshield

edulinka

Thanks but still don't see images in your posts. I can see [IMG][/IMG] in post 5 and 7 and not pictures
Plus what part number from invisicord ?

Nanook

can you view this ?

edulinka

Yes. Thanks

edulinka

Where did you get this blue bar? And what will be good instad of it? Screwdriver?
And what is the difference in this picture? I need like phone cord connector for V1
Thanks

Nanook

Sorry..take some initiative..auto upholstery tools..and invisicord will work for both V1 and Escort

Terminator2029

Apologies for this naïve question - how did you manage to pass the Invisicord cable through the interior panel? Is there enough gap for connectors to sneak through?

edulinka

Also if some one figure it out which connectors to use that radar will turn on with ignition please post here

Nanook

Yup..since you're behind the roof liner already I used a hacksaw blade (nice and flat) and modestly pryed the headliner away at the windshield to feed the RJ connector thru...I have the two devices feeding off the same source wires and they stay on constantly as I don't want all the booting noises at each start..the ML battery at 850 CA has plenty to sustain these drains which are very minimal...milli volts

Nanook

If you use an Escort 9500ix it has an auto power down option after 4 hours of inactivity

edulinka

I have V1 and there is no option there