Simple Radar Detector Hard Wiring Instructions to Rear View Mirror for SX

[bb040]

thanks for posting the info i knew if i looked someone would have done it on here .....i wanted to hard wire my R3 so i could use it in the Telluride too

 

[peteyb]

Anybody try one of these? Made by Donger Technologies and they come in different pin configurations. Contemplating this for my '21 Calligraphy.

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[NorthEastAlex]

Anybody try one of these? Made by Donger Technologies and they come in different pin configurations. Contemplating this for my '21 Calligraphy.

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I've used a version of this for the Lexus ES 250 and it worked perfectly. I just recently ordered my Telluride but I am hoping by the time I get the vehicle, they will have an adapter that works with the Telluride. If not, the power tap is easy enough.

 

[PaulD]

Anybody try one of these? Made by Donger Technologies and they come in different pin configurations. Contemplating this for my '21 Calligraphy.

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Do they have one for Kia/Hyundai?

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[chopsueyboi]

Thank you @Motegi! I was able to follow your instructions and got my Radar mounted! The photos were extremely helpful.

 

[BRNXBMR]

Question on hardwiring... Are you still able to take the unit down? Is it still wired so you can unplug it and move it to another vehicle with the lighter adapter, or is it permanent?

 

[chopsueyboi]

Question on hardwiring... Are you still able to take the unit down? Is it still wired so you can unplug it and move it to another vehicle with the lighter adapter, or is it permanent?

You can easily unplug the radar by simply removing the "phone jack" plug from the radar and let it hang until you decided to remount it. No need to remove the plastic back plating nor removing the cord from the mirror tap.

 

[BRNXBMR]

Got mine done....thanks for the assist.

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[chopsueyboi]

Does anyone else’s Homelink only work 50% of the time? Seems sporadic whether or not it opens/closes our garage from time to time. For clarification, the mirror is always powered on at all times. Unsure if it has anything to do with the radar mirror tap?

 

[Ratcatcher3]

I've used a version of this for the Lexus ES 250 and it worked perfectly. I just recently ordered my Telluride but I am hoping by the time I get the vehicle, they will have an adapter that works with the Telluride. If not, the power tap is easy enough.

Did you end up checking if this fit?

 

[Husker Soze]

Has anyone here used this method to power a simple dash cam (e.g. Gamin Mini 2) install?

 

[GreekWiz]

Has anyone here used this method to power a simple dash cam (e.g. Gamin Mini 2) install?

Should work if you make sure you have the correct 5V cord to power it, or make your own.

I personally just wired mine right to the fuse box, because I had a park mode also (so needed 2 taps), and my Radar detector was already on mirror.

It's probably easier to tap the fuse box to be truthful.

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[SBUBandit]

I've always loved having a radar detector hardwired in, but unfortunately, the technology going into new cars has made it so the only viable detectors that don't give constant false alarms are very high end, very expensive units. They need to be able to identify and ignore signals from blind spot systems, adaptive cruise control, and any other signals being fired off every vehicle in traffic. Only the pretty high end units do that, so it'll likely be awhile before I get another detector.

 

[dsmclone]

I've always loved having a radar detector hardwired in, but unfortunately, the technology going into new cars has made it so the only viable detectors that don't give constant false alarms are very high end, very expensive units. They need to be able to identify and ignore signals from blind spot systems, adaptive cruise control, and any other signals being fired off every vehicle in traffic. Only the pretty high end units do that, so it'll likely be awhile before I get another detector.

I find my uniden r3 is pretty quiet with the right settings. I've never had a false ka alarm. May as well turn laser off since it it goes off, you're busted.

 

[SBUBandit]

I find my uniden r3 is pretty quiet with the right settings. I've never had a false ka alarm. May as well turn laser off since it it goes off, you're busted.

Yeah, The R3 is a nice unit, but even those start around $300. Used to be you could throw a $50 Cobra in a car and it would pickup 90% of what you needed and sure it would false alarm sometimes, but it was tolerable. Try that now and it will go off every 3 feet

 

[Willz]

I've always loved having a radar detector hardwired in, but unfortunately, the technology going into new cars has made it so the only viable detectors that don't give constant false alarms are very high end, very expensive units. They need to be able to identify and ignore signals from blind spot systems, adaptive cruise control, and any other signals being fired off every vehicle in traffic. Only the pretty high end units do that, so it'll likely be awhile before I get another detector.

I have a DFR6 & DFR7 so nothing expensive, I rarely get a false alarm from Ka but I personally ignore all K Band because police radars around where I live only use Ka and K band is riddled with false alarms from automatic doors, speed signs, vehicle features, etc. We don't have speed cameras here either.

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[JonFar111]

I prefer to keep my detector lower. Reasonably clean wiring...

Radar detector mounting option

Thought this might be of interest to those of you who like to monitor microwaves and lasers... I remounted my V1. I purchased this (Mount) at Amazon. Added Velcro to the top plate. Super strong but doesn't block any of the windshield.

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[Dustin554]

Thanks for all the info just finished mine.

 

[Visvism]

I find my uniden r3 is pretty quiet with the right settings. I've never had a false ka alarm. May as well turn laser off since it it goes off, you're busted.

I know this is an older post but your last line is exactly why I just purchased the Escort ZR5 system with two additional Shifter Max sensors which thankfully is legal in my state. Going to have it professionally installed with three sensors in the front (left and right grill, lower center), one sensor in the rear (above the tag), and pair with an Escort Max 360c for complete coverage.

 

[thecowdoctor]

Hello fellow Telluride owners!

One of the first additions I do to all of my vehicles is a hard wired radar detector. Since I did not see any instructions for this here, I decided to take step by step photos to help everyone else through the process. It's very simple and only takes a few minutes and keeps you from having to run a long power cord from the windshield to the outlet or down the A-pillar and into the fuse panel.

As a side note my Telluride is an SX with the Homelink equipped rear view mirror. So I cannot comment whether the mirror wiring will be exactly the same for LX, EX, or S models.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Items needed:
1) Radar Detector
2) Mirror power cable compatible with your brand of radar detector:
Example: Amazon.com: Xislet 15" Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cord Mirror Wire Plug Tap Compatible with Escort Valentine One Uniden Beltronics with Inline Fuse Mount RJ11 - Set of 3: Car Electronics
Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I1XF4XU/
3) Zip tie
4) Optional: rear view mirror radar detector mount compatible with your detector
Example: https://www.amazon.com/Radar-Mount-Magnetic-Detector-Bracket/dp/B0788WRVNB/





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