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Step by step radar wiring
Here are the step by step instructions that I documented for connecting my Uniden radar to the lower front passenger fuse box.
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Fantastic write-up Lair! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do this, excellent contribution!
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01-18-2021, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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Because the hard-wire adapter harness from Viofo has about 10 feet of cable before the pigtail split-out of the actual wires...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, my dash cam needs both a full time power connection as well as an ignition-switched connection, so I have to go under the dash anyhow. Last edited by smckenna; 01-18-2021 at 12:36 PM.. |
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I have a Viofo A129 Pro Duo dash cam, so my unit's power needs may be completely different than most dash cams or radar detectors.
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Could you tell us which fuse slot this was hooked up to?
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02-11-2021, 04:24 PM | #14 | |
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I had to post this - good humor amidst chaos and confusion. BTW - thanks for sharing the info, truly helpful, I would want to get it installed myself, someday, when I don't get nightmares on the thought of opening the panels myself
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It's much better if we can locate a blank fuse slot that's powered when the car is running and I can use that, I don't need while parked (which would be constant) This is why I asked which fuse earlier poster used, but no reply so far.
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Were you able to figure this one?
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03-25-2021, 07:32 PM | #17 |
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Hello all, new here.
I just got a 2018 X5 and just finished installing my dashcam via mirror power tap. took a little trial and error and creativity but i could now do it in 20-30 minutes. if anyone needs the summary, let me know and i might be able to save you some time. |
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I'd rather tap the mirror than run the wire to the fuse box, but I may do that if this is tough/potential to damage something. I do not want to splice or cut wires as I need this to be 100% reversible. |
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Hi FormerMDXer wondering if you had any suggestions for starbai and myself?
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Thank You, very nice write up and pictures always help. Only question is this for switched or constant on ? I 'm looking at installing my radar on my 2022 X6M and having a hard time finding a powered switch (on/off ) with car. I thought I could use the one of power ports (USB in tray in front of cup hollders, smaller USB in compartment under arm rest) or the cigarette port in the cargo area but they all seem to be constant on . My car was delivered without fuse card (at least for the rear fuse box), I had to contact BMW NA and they sent me a link. I am studing the fuse card to find something that is switched but not anything critical (I was hoping for the power port in cargo area I never use it for anything). You write up will help me to at least have a starting point.
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Any answer of the slot to use for a "switched" fuse?
I may just slide the wire into an exisiting fuse if I can determine which is "switched" so when the car is off, power to the detector is off. ---------------------------------- I started tapping each fuse under the passenger box but each seemed live (not switched) so guess I may just have to remember to unplug my detector each time I exit the car (its near my on the driver side to not to hard). Last edited by desmo907; 11-16-2022 at 03:09 PM.. |
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