Hardwire Radar Detector

zero610 · 03-02-2009, 06:06 PM

Not sure if this is the right location for this question, but we'll see.

I'm trying to hardwire my radar detector. I was planning on following the install instructions from Courtesy Nissan for the Homelink Rearview Mirror (link below). I think the switch wire I need to tap for radar power is the green "ignition wire" but I wanted to make sure that it isn't the red/white "battery wire." I believe the battery wire will cause the power to stay on the entire time.

Can anyone confirm or deny? I know there is a DIY to wire it to the power outlet on the passenger side, but I would prefer to run the wire to the drivers side.

Any help is appreciated.

350Z EC Mirror Installation Instructions (page 3 of 4)

par4bmw · 03-02-2009, 06:56 PM

I would appreciate the info as well. My invisi wire should come tomorrow.

edit:

it came today!!!

par4bmw · 03-03-2009, 12:41 AM

zero610,
The wiring for the mirror is now:

black/red - switched power
yellow - always on power
black - ground.

Installed my radar detector and it works like a champ. Very clean install.

I will post more pics tomorrow.

Good luck with your install.

kdo2milger · 03-03-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by par4bmw

zero610,
The wiring for the mirror is now:

black/red - switched power
yellow - always on power
black - ground.

Installed my radar detector and it works like a champ. Very clean install.

I will post more pics tomorrow.

Good luck with your install.

did you use switched power or always on power?

zero610 · 03-03-2009, 08:34 AM

I'm a little confused now. I don't already have a Homelink mirror. I was just using the install instructions from Courtesy Parts to find the correct power wire.

Are you saying that the switched power wire I need to tap from the white connector block at the drivers side footwell is now black/red? Thanks.

par4bmw · 03-03-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

did you use switched power or always on power?

I used switched. Turns on and off with the ignition.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero610

I'm a little confused now. I don't already have a Homelink mirror. I was just using the install instructions from Courtesy Parts to find the correct power wire.

Are you saying that the switched power wire I need to tap from the white connector block at the drivers side footwell is now black/red? Thanks.

Sorry for the confusion, I thought you was trying to hook into the mirror's wiring. I can not vouch for that wiring but I do know the wiring on the mirror for the 350 is different colors than the wiring for the 370. They had a wiring instruct for the 07 350Z with the invisicord that matched what you posted. I found the wiring to be the same as what they listed for the 08 Altima.

zero610 · 03-03-2009, 03:48 PM

Anyone know which wire is switched power on the driver side?

WShade · 03-04-2009, 07:52 PM

Looks good.

03-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
zero610 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 18	Hardwire Radar Detector Not sure if this is the right location for this question, but we'll see. I'm trying to hardwire my radar detector. I was planning on following the install instructions from Courtesy Nissan for the Homelink Rearview Mirror (link below). I think the switch wire I need to tap for radar power is the green "ignition wire" but I wanted to make sure that it isn't the red/white "battery wire." I believe the battery wire will cause the power to stay on the entire time. Can anyone confirm or deny? I know there is a DIY to wire it to the power outlet on the passenger side, but I would prefer to run the wire to the drivers side. Any help is appreciated. 350Z EC Mirror Installation Instructions (page 3 of 4)

03-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 447	I would appreciate the info as well. My invisi wire should come tomorrow. edit: it came today!!! __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page Last edited by par4bmw; 03-03-2009 at 12:42 AM.

03-03-2009, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 447	zero610, The wiring for the mirror is now: black/red - switched power yellow - always on power black - ground. Installed my radar detector and it works like a champ. Very clean install. I will post more pics tomorrow. Good luck with your install. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page Last edited by par4bmw; 03-03-2009 at 12:49 AM.

03-04-2009, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 189	Looks good. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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03-03-2009, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
zero610 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 18	I'm a little confused now. I don't already have a Homelink mirror. I was just using the install instructions from Courtesy Parts to find the correct power wire. Are you saying that the switched power wire I need to tap from the white connector block at the drivers side footwell is now black/red? Thanks.

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zero610 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 18	Anyone know which wire is switched power on the driver side?