Help hard wiring radar detector pleaaase

CapnCrunch926 · 01-03-2008, 12:51 AM

Alright guys...
So I've tried benmunger's DIY located at DIY: radar detector hard wire

But, I've tried just about every single wire located on my harness and none of them are giving me consistent power to my radar detector.

The deal is, I have a 2008 FA5 Si Sedan, and I guess they must have changed the harness somehow. But none of the wires are working properly for me, so if anyone can help I'd be really really appreciative.

Also, I don't have a power dimming mirror or a navi, if that helps. Thanks guys.

And yes, I've already searched.

l3lueDragun · 01-03-2008, 01:08 AM

Just wire it to the back of ur cig lighter... all hard wire installs on XM is done that way...

NavyFlip · 01-03-2008, 01:11 AM

thats how i hotwired my radar detector. there should be a DIY on how to remove your console and how to get on the back of your cigarette lighter outlet.

CapnCrunch926 · 01-03-2008, 02:34 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it, but I really like it up near the top of my windshield, and would prefer not to have to hide all that wire down to the cig lighter...

I'm reaally close to getting it. I've got it attached to a wire right now that totally works except for one bizarre bug. Turn off car, take out key, radar detector off. Step out of car, lock car, radar detector on... unlock car, radar detector off.
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, but I think it's just a messy wiring job on my part. Most likely, a crappy job grounding it solidly. But, I'm way too tired to mess with it more tonight, so until tomorrow morning....

If I get it, I'll be sure to let everyone know.

l3lueDragun · 01-03-2008, 02:40 AM

i say extend wires and go for the cig lighter FTW...

A real Honda Tech · 01-04-2008, 06:48 PM

I wired it to the dome light. Dont go to the main harness. If i remember correctly there is a connector with only 2 wire. Tap into one wire and then ground it to the bolt for the dome light.

01-03-2008, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
CapnCrunch926 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL/North Palm Beach, FL Age: 20 Posts: 261 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Help hard wiring radar detector pleaaase Alright guys... So I've tried benmunger's DIY located at DIY: radar detector hard wire But, I've tried just about every single wire located on my harness and none of them are giving me consistent power to my radar detector. The deal is, I have a 2008 FA5 Si Sedan, and I guess they must have changed the harness somehow. But none of the wires are working properly for me, so if anyone can help I'd be really really appreciative. Also, I don't have a power dimming mirror or a navi, if that helps. Thanks guys. And yes, I've already searched.

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01-03-2008, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
l3lueDragun Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 23 Posts: 1,533 Q iTrader: 9 / 100%	Just wire it to the back of ur cig lighter... all hard wire installs on XM is done that way...

01-03-2008, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
NavyFlip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: caliPORNia Posts: 825 Navy Flip iTrader: 4 / 100%	thats how i hotwired my radar detector. there should be a DIY on how to remove your console and how to get on the back of your cigarette lighter outlet.

01-03-2008, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
CapnCrunch926 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL/North Palm Beach, FL Age: 20 Posts: 261 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys, I appreciate it, but I really like it up near the top of my windshield, and would prefer not to have to hide all that wire down to the cig lighter... I'm reaally close to getting it. I've got it attached to a wire right now that totally works except for one bizarre bug. Turn off car, take out key, radar detector off. Step out of car, lock car, radar detector on... unlock car, radar detector off. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, but I think it's just a messy wiring job on my part. Most likely, a crappy job grounding it solidly. But, I'm way too tired to mess with it more tonight, so until tomorrow morning.... If I get it, I'll be sure to let everyone know.

01-03-2008, 02:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
l3lueDragun Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 23 Posts: 1,533 Q iTrader: 9 / 100%	i say extend wires and go for the cig lighter FTW...

01-04-2008, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
A real Honda Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 181 Matt iTrader: 0 / 0%	I wired it to the dome light. Dont go to the main harness. If i remember correctly there is a connector with only 2 wire. Tap into one wire and then ground it to the bolt for the dome light.