Valentine 1, Direct-Wire Kit

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Hey guys, I like to hardwire my V1s into a switched power source in my vehicles. It's a little more clean than a wire tap. Ideally, the power should come from an ignition switched source so that the V1 is off when the truck is locked/off, but it doesn't trip when the engine auto stop/start engages (super annoying BTW).

I have this kit from V1:

Direct-Wire Adapter Kit | Valentine Radar Detector Products

Direct-wire power adapter, Straight Power Cord, Fuse, Wiring Harness Connector and Self-Stick Interlocking Fasteners package. Use with V1 or V1 Gen2.

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Any recommendations on what wire to tap in the ceiling cluster? Any photos or advice to share? I'm horrible at electrical work so it would need to be explained to an audience of 2nd-graders.

 

[Oldfart]

Radar Detector Mirror Tap

I just got a radar detector and figured I'd install it with a mirror tap. Does anyone know which wire is used for the ground and which wire is the hot? I couldn't find a wiring diagram. Thanks

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If you get a Blendmount and wiretap into the rear view, it's very clean and works well. For wire colors you have to tell us what year, they changed colors.

 

[pastorwug]

I have a Valentine 1, version 2, and used the blendmount and wiretap - as said, the best way to mount a radar detector.

 

[deadeye99]

+1 for the blend mount and wire tap. It is only on when the truck is running.

 

[dudmleh522]

I am interested in this. I have the 2018 what color wires?

 

[MRV99]

Use fuse #37. That is switched and does not shut the detector off during stop and start.