V1 Radar Detector Hard-Wired
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V1 Radar Detector Hard-Wired
Just have to say thanks to all the help I have received from this message board.
Yesterday, in about 10 minutes, I hard-wire installed my V1 radar detector in front of the courtesy lights/compass. You can't get much cleaner than having your power cord length at just 3-4 inches and the detector turning on with the ignition.
If anyone needs help with this, let me know.
The speakers are the next thing to go.
Dubin
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2001 Screw 4x4 Lariat, Deep Wedgewood Blue, All Options with NO TWO TONE PAINT, CD/tape dual-media deck with 6 disk changer, sunroof etc.
Others: Superchip, Airforce One, V1 Radar Detector hard-wired, side front tinted windows.
On the way...better speakers, bigger tires.
Yesterday, in about 10 minutes, I hard-wire installed my V1 radar detector in front of the courtesy lights/compass. You can't get much cleaner than having your power cord length at just 3-4 inches and the detector turning on with the ignition.
If anyone needs help with this, let me know.
The speakers are the next thing to go.
Dubin
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2001 Screw 4x4 Lariat, Deep Wedgewood Blue, All Options with NO TWO TONE PAINT, CD/tape dual-media deck with 6 disk changer, sunroof etc.
Others: Superchip, Airforce One, V1 Radar Detector hard-wired, side front tinted windows.
On the way...better speakers, bigger tires.
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From: CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Could you go into a little bit a detail on how you did the hook-up. It soulds like you took power off your compass. If so where would you suggest the normal F-150 owners get their power to hard wire the detector. As I am looking into doing this myself. I really don't want to go all the way back to the fuse box but that would be okay if I had to.
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97 4X4 Flareside 4.6 5-Speed, Superchip, ASP underdrives, Airaid, Dynamax headers, Borla Cat-back, 5% Tint, 285/75/16, 16x8 Baha's, Rancho 9000's.
Soon to come:
3" body lift, 315/75/16 BFG KO's
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97 4X4 Flareside 4.6 5-Speed, Superchip, ASP underdrives, Airaid, Dynamax headers, Borla Cat-back, 5% Tint, 285/75/16, 16x8 Baha's, Rancho 9000's.
Soon to come:
3" body lift, 315/75/16 BFG KO's
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In the old days, when you wanted to hard-wire anything, you were best to go to the fuse box. Now, however, you can get power from any 12V source for your pos connection and connect your ground wire just about anywhere there's metal.
I found the white wire in the wiring harness where my compass and courtesy lights are between the sun visors. Also there are a few black screws for the ground wires. I used an inline fuse as to not blow the unit with any spikes or mis-wiring.
If you can find a positive wire for any electrical component that will respond to the ignition being turned on, you're in business. Just use a wire tap on the 12V positive line and attach the neg wire to the frame/metal. If not, it's fairly easy to conceal the wire coming from the fuse box behind the trim pieces on the sides of the windshield.
Hope this helps.
Dubin
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2001 Screw 4x4 Lariat, Deep Wedgewood Blue, All Options with NO TWO TONE PAINT, CD/tape dual-media deck with 6 disk changer, sunroof etc.
Others: Superchip, Airforce One, V1 Radar Detector hard-wired, Rhino Lining, front tinted windows.
On the way...better speakers, bigger tires.
I found the white wire in the wiring harness where my compass and courtesy lights are between the sun visors. Also there are a few black screws for the ground wires. I used an inline fuse as to not blow the unit with any spikes or mis-wiring.
If you can find a positive wire for any electrical component that will respond to the ignition being turned on, you're in business. Just use a wire tap on the 12V positive line and attach the neg wire to the frame/metal. If not, it's fairly easy to conceal the wire coming from the fuse box behind the trim pieces on the sides of the windshield.
Hope this helps.
Dubin
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2001 Screw 4x4 Lariat, Deep Wedgewood Blue, All Options with NO TWO TONE PAINT, CD/tape dual-media deck with 6 disk changer, sunroof etc.
Others: Superchip, Airforce One, V1 Radar Detector hard-wired, Rhino Lining, front tinted windows.
On the way...better speakers, bigger tires.
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From: Memphis, TN
Ole Blue: Here is a thread that will/ should save you some time / trouble re. hard wiring ....it's for a super crew but should apply to most late models....
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000681.html
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Fog Lights with parking lights .... how does he do it ?
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000552.html
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2001 F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4
5.4 engine; Chestnut w/ gold trim; Captain's Chairs; Ford/ Duraliner bed insert; Six disc CD changer (in center console); Fosgate FNP1614 component speakers (front); Pioneer TS-A6855 speakers (rear); 8 inch MTX sub in custom built, center console, sealed enclosure; ZAPCO AG150 amplifier; Moon roof; 98/99 Expedition center console; Bed extender; Class 3 trailer hitch
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https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000681.html
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Fog Lights with parking lights .... how does he do it ?
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000552.html
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2001 F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4
5.4 engine; Chestnut w/ gold trim; Captain's Chairs; Ford/ Duraliner bed insert; Six disc CD changer (in center console); Fosgate FNP1614 component speakers (front); Pioneer TS-A6855 speakers (rear); 8 inch MTX sub in custom built, center console, sealed enclosure; ZAPCO AG150 amplifier; Moon roof; 98/99 Expedition center console; Bed extender; Class 3 trailer hitch
[This message has been edited by FedExPilot (edited 10-23-2000).]