DIY V1 radar detector hardwire

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Jan 9, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Does anyone have a link to show and explain how to hardwire a Valentine 1 radar in a SL63?

Thanks in advance.
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Jan 11, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Tie in to a wire in the overhead vanity lights. That is what I did. If you have done any minor wiring before it should not be a problem. It is easier done with the top down. We had to gently pry the header console off inorder to expose the wires. Be sure to tie into the wire that is only hot when your ignition is on. Im sorry I can't tell you which one that is but it was easy to find. Thats the best I can tell you. Good Luck!
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Jan 14, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Can someone confirm whether you can still use the cigarette lighter power source?
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Jan 14, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Quote: Can someone confirm whether you can still use the cigarette lighter power source?
yes u can...
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Apr 2, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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anymore info on this?
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Mar 30, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Quote: Tie in to a wire in the overhead vanity lights. That is what I did. If you have done any minor wiring before it should not be a problem. It is easier done with the top down. We had to gently pry the header console off inorder to expose the wires. Be sure to tie into the wire that is only hot when your ignition is on. Im sorry I can't tell you which one that is but it was easy to find. Thats the best I can tell you. Good Luck!
Hi there,

which cables (colors) did you use for the hard wiring job?

Thank you!
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Apr 1, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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I had the dealer do mine. It was about 100.00. I would get them to do it.
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