DIY: radar detector hard wire

[08SINHBP]

hmm. pics don't seem to be working.
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[Eustace1080]

Here you go
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[07civiclx2]

good write up, but my radar detector says to keep it low

[SouthJersey06blacksi]

so i decided to changed it up and bought a beltronics hardwire kit from ebay seller (safe-n-sound1) with a mute button and an optional red l.e.d. ($18 total). The quality on this aftermarket kit is grade A and works well my RX65 radar. I also bought a new panel assy since i butchered the previous one and heres what it looks like.

Also pardon for the scratched-up shift knob. will be getting a mugen shiftknob by wednesday

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After:

[High Revs Si]

I wired mine up this weekend, didn't take long, dash looks much cleaner now and I have access to both power outlets if needs be, I should've done it months ago.

[B-Stylz]

Originally Posted by B-Stylz

delete!

[B-Stylz]

delete

[B-Stylz]

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[vlad]

how to wire it so the detector turns off with the car: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/civic...-detector.html

[eddie_08civic]

Can yo udo this with a cobra detector?

[Chase]

Originally Posted by eddie_08civic

Can yo udo this with a cobra detector?

yeah guy, pretty much any detector you can hardwire..

[RanEnRui]

But the better question is.. why are you running a Cobra radar detector in the first place? :P

[eddie_08civic]

Originally Posted by ranenrui

but the better question is.. Why are you running a cobra radar detector in the first place?

idk......................

[VinceXVega]

so question, was doing this install and running the power to the fuse box via add a fuse. Was messing around and took out fuse#10 under the steering columb and tried that spot since fuse#8 was giving me problems. Anyhow, I was trouble shooting, everything is working fine with the add-a-fuse/circuit in fuse#8 and 10 is back to how it was, problem is that now my engine light is on now. I'm assuming it's because I was fiddling around with fuses and it detected a problem when I took out fuse 10 and started the car. According to THIS it's for the Meter? Will it reset itself once it realizes there is nothing wrong? Do I have to go to honda to get it reset? Appreciate the help

[VinceXVega]

Originally Posted by VinceXVega

so question, was doing this install and running the power to the fuse box via add a fuse. Was messing around and took out fuse#10 under the steering columb and tried that spot since fuse#8 was giving me problems. Anyhow, I was trouble shooting, everything is working fine with the add-a-fuse/circuit in fuse#8 and 10 is back to how it was, problem is that now my engine light is on now. I'm assuming it's because I was fiddling around with fuses and it detected a problem when I took out fuse 10 and started the car. According to THIS it's for the Meter? Will it reset itself once it realizes there is nothing wrong? Do I have to go to honda to get it reset? Appreciate the help

and it fixed itself.

[gkit19986]

qustion, can i do this diy on the bel sti??

[gkit19986]

Originally Posted by TailDragger

Just did mines today....

Originally Posted by RanEnRui

But the better question is.. why are you running a Cobra radar detector in the first place? :P

yea listen to the guy... i have the xrs9.. its sooo great i wouldnt recomend it to no1 unless ur asking to get pulled over .. it saved my ass once in a yr.. simply garbage, paid 400$ for it, il sell it for 70$. still get the speed trap nd camera thing..

[fa5_4lyfe]

good job man

[RanEnRui]

Yes, the Bel STi works the same way as in this DIY.

[shingojr]

Originally Posted by Wally

For my new '07 EX Coupe, I installed my RADAR detector in a different place. Far left, down on the dash. I used this position on my '06 EX Sedan for 20+ months with positive results. So lets not argue about positioning for now. This post is more to post about the wire run location and what fuse #8 can do for you - see below . ..

Next I hid the wires in the trim along the door jam down to the fuse box (see the pictures). The trim just folds away and you can tuck the wire behind it for a clean look.

Then I used the "un-used" fuse slot #8 to provide power. Yes, this slot will provide power - not sure why Honda is not using it - probably for another feature I don't have (maybe the Auto dimming mirror?)

Turns out the #8 fuse slot is controlled / switched by the ignition switch, so my detector is only powered on when the key is in and the engine is on (just the way I want it) .

When you tap the #8 fuse, the lower part is the positive / power output, so your wire should tap the upper fuse slot (so your fuse, will "fuse" the detector/powered device). My detector uses little power, so I used a 7.5 Amp ATM fuse.

Also, found out the fuse slot #7 is always powered on so keep that in mind for other projects where you want constant un-switched power.

There is a Phillip's slotted bolt/screw (not pictured) that holds the fuse box to the metal frame (to the top right of the fuse box). This bolt is a perfect ground for projects like this. I used a "C" shaped quick connect for the ground wire from the detector here - works nice and is out of the way.

FYI,

Wally

is slot 8 still "un-used" fuse for 2009 Si sedan? I try to use this method to hardwire my v1