Hardwiring a Radar Detector

[Frdwhlr]

Hello
Can anybody tell me how to hardwire my radar detector, or suggest a site that explains how to do it?
I have a "97 XLT.

Thanks in advance!

 

[huskyfan23]

Power to a fuse, I put it to my radio fuse, ground to .. ground. Not too hard.

 

[Slick50]

why

 

[aldive]

How to wire it depends on the location of the detector. Where do you plan on mounting yours?

 

[X~FACTOR]

The perfect place for it is right behind the rear view mirror. Run the wire along the roof liner and down to the side. What kind do you have?

 

[Frdwhlr]

I am going to mount it behind the rear view mirror. It is a cobra (cant think of the model # right now). I just dont know how to wire it into the fuse box

 

[aldive]

Do you have an overhead console?

 

[JPA1982]

like its already been said, just run it in the overhead trim, down the A pillar, behind dash, have the wire already cut, once its right inside the fuse box, just crimp on wire adapter, pick a fuse, and slide it in ,

 

[X~FACTOR]

Originally posted by Frdwhlr
I am going to mount it behind the rear view mirror. It is a cobra.

How do you like it? I had a Cobra before and it sucked big time! I took it my Florida trip and it gave me signal when the cops are within 20 feet away! POS, did give me enough time to slow down or anything. I hope you get better result than I did.

 

[aldive]

This is how I installed mine.....http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28574&highlight=radar+detectors

 

[Frdwhlr]

Thanks for all your help - I think I should be good to go!
I had a Cobra Detector a white ago, and it wasn't all that good, but my wife bought me one for christmas and it works great. It is a Cobra 9210 radar/lasar - It doesnt go off when I go past the grocery store(like all the ones I've had before) and detects radar/lasar at a good distance.
Anyway, thanks for the help and I'll let you know how I make out.