I am going to install a radar detector into my Screw. I caught a few messages where some has wired into the console wiring. I took a look at getting the overhead console off by removing the screw in the front of the overhead console but it seems like it is attached at the rear as well, so I didn't want to force it and break anything. Anyone know how to get the overhead console off?



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2001 F150 SuperCrew, 5.4 V8, 4X4, Amazon Green, loaded to the max, K&N Cold Air Induction, Ravin Z55 Performance Exhaust, Line-X.

 

F150aGoGo, check my post of 10/1/00 at https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000617.html It has a couple of links in it about wiring in the overhead console. There are a couple of friction clips that hold it in after you remove the screw. Apply a little presure and it will come off.

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4.6 V8, 3.55 Limited Slip Axle, P265/70R17 OWL All-Terrain,
17” 10 Spoke Aluminum Wheels, Class III Trailer Towing Pkg.,
Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Media Ford AM/FM/CD Radio & 6 CD Changer,
Captain’s Chairs, Ford Cab Steps – Black, Engine Block Heater

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Outland Grill Guard – Black
PIAA 9051 Ion Crystal Fog/ Clear Driving Lights
Superchip
Airaid Intake System
A.R.E. LSII Hard Tonneau cover
Python 1500 ESP Security System w/remote start
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Rhino Liner
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Infinity Kappa 50.2cs in front door
Infinity Kappa 572.1cf in rear doors
Valentine One w/Laser Radar Detector & Concealed Display
2000 Expedition Console
J&J Stainless Grille Insert
Lund Moon Visor

 

Hey I 've done this twice, since my first on was wrecked. Remove the screw from the overhead, like you stated, then the rear is held on by 2 clips, one on each side in the garage door opener bay. Just pull straight down there and the overhead will come down. Be careful, my first truck the cover would come off by itself. The second truck the compass is screwed to the cover so you'll have to unplug the wires to get it out of the way. Also check your voltage well on the wires you use. I found 9, 11.8, 12.0 and finally battery, (14+) on this new truck. The other truck I just used the 12.0. The radar detector works fine on either. After I wired it, I stuck it to the windshield and double sided taped it to the rearview for stability.
If I can help anymore, feel free to email.

Randy
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RandyMechanic:
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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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Thanks guys, here is what I wound up doing in case anyone in the future wants an easy way.

Went to Radio Shack and purchased a good long the straight cord with the proper ends. Put the radar on the windshield and ran the cord along the headliner, down the pillar, under the dash, and up through the back of the power plug/cigarette lighter. The power plug cover shuts, and the setup looks good clean with no custom wiring.

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2001 F150 SuperCrew, 5.4 V8, 4X4, Amazon Green, loaded to the max, K&N Gen II Cold Air Induction, Ravin Z55 Performance Exhaust, Line-X.

 

Here are a few pictures of a radar detector direct wire in a SCrew with moon roof ...

Remove small overhead console (four clips)and disconnect cable from plug.



Interior of console


Confirm that white/ blue wire is 12 volt w/ key in ignition




Splice radar detector (hot) cable into SCrew white/ blue wire.


Tape wires together


Gound radar detector to console bracket.


Complete installation.


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