Originally Posted by F1point4 (Post 1005929)

people have asked how I got the escort smart cord in here. Not perfect but it'll do. enjoy

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Originally Posted by VeryBRZOwl (Post 2049109)

I hate for this to be my first post but....
I made my own invisicord/wire/dealio. I have a BRZ WITHOUT the auto dimming mirror. I tested the newly made cord on my dome light and it was successful..when i opened the door. This made me chuckle but now I am trying to tap into the cable for the auto dimming mirror. No luck with powering the radar. I tested to see if the there was a current. Nothing. I am not an electrically inclined so I know I might be overlooking something.

ADD Version:
BRZ without auto dimming mirror/homelink
Radar is Beltronics V10
Trying to get power though dome light

Originally Posted by fantah (Post 2050029)

I am not either so I went the easiest route and not cut anything. I got this cord.


Amazon.com : Long Power Cord for Beltronics / Escort / V1 Radar Detectors : Valentine One Cable : Car Electronics


Ran the cord to the cigarette lighter in the glove compartment. This took all of 5 minutes. Its clean, easy, and no messing with wires hahaha

Originally Posted by VeryBRZOwl (Post 2187750)

It's easy if you have that auto dimming mirror. If you have a stock mirror, upgrade or get the long cable on Amazon.


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Originally Posted by mainstream (Post 1262801)

Great guide, I used this with post from others to hardwire my Passport MAX radar detector

Just some clarification for those FR-S users that don't have the auto dimming mirror or even if you do, you can make the connections on the male (car side) and not the mirror side.

I bought my direct wire cable from ebay for $8.95 with inline fuse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Escort-Radar...item2c7252d817

find the mirror connection cable to right once you remove the light housing
mine was taped down (I guess to prevent noise)

turn the now loose mirror cable so that the gray wire is on the left...

feed the red wire into the left slot where the gray wire is... feed the black wire from the direct wire cable into the middle slot of the mirror power where the black wire is.

http://www.pharmacysweep.com/install1.jpg

When you feed the wires in depending on how you do this they should be snug so it may take a few attempts.

I secured it using a rubber band, you might want to use a small tie wrap or electrical tape. That way when you tug on the cord when moving your radar connector these connections won't come loose.

Result:

http://www.pharmacysweep.com/install2.jpg

Originally Posted by slyphen (Post 2477809)

does this guide work if i dont have autodimming mirrors?

Originally Posted by VeryBRZOwl (Post 2049109)

I hate for this to be my first post but....
I made my own invisicord/wire/dealio. I have a BRZ WITHOUT the auto dimming mirror. I tested the newly made cord on my dome light and it was successful..when i opened the door. This made me chuckle but now I am trying to tap into the cable for the auto dimming mirror. No luck with powering the radar. I tested to see if the there was a current. Nothing. I am not an electrically inclined so I know I might be overlooking something.

ADD Version:
BRZ without auto dimming mirror/homelink
Radar is Beltronics V10
Trying to get power though dome light

Originally Posted by speedracer38 (Post 532181)

This is pretty straightforward and fast thing to do.

**This was done on a BRZ with an auto dimming rear view mirror**

I am NOT responsible for any modification you do to your own car! I am just showing how I modified mine :thumbsup:

First off you need to order a product called 'Invisicord' - http://www.invisicord.com/order.html (Check the installation page to see if your radar detector is supported). I ordered a 12" cable without fuse which I thought would be long enough but it barely was. I would highly recommend ordering at least a 16" cable.

Here is what it looks like (Picture credit - Invisicord)

http://i.imgur.com/ZYiJY.gif


1 - Start off by removing the dome light fixture

http://i.imgur.com/Iyczo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Z8OQT.jpg

2 - Unplug cord running to dome light

http://i.imgur.com/u0d3C.jpg

3 - View of what stock wiring to auto dimming mirror looks like

http://i.imgur.com/FhJx1.jpg

4 - View of stock harness for auto dimming mirror above dome light (I already have the Invisicord wired in photos)

http://i.imgur.com/7VqhW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5JkWW.jpg

5 - This is the connector you are looking for (front view)

http://i.imgur.com/6pHiL.jpg

6 - Plugin the prongs from the Invisicord as pictured (RED wire bottom right, GREEN wire bottom center) Look how I am holding the piece so you don't do the inverse of my directions -

http://i.imgur.com/kfy1T.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FtHwH.jpg

7 - Simply plug everything back in and tuck the harness the furthest away from the windshield and on the driver side -

http://i.imgur.com/xLFBL.jpg

8 - Reconnect the dome light wiring and put it back in position -

http://i.imgur.com/Efna4.jpg

9 - DONE!!

http://i.imgur.com/lRTy9.jpg




If done properly your radar detector should now turn on when the vehicle is started and power down when you turn your car off. Best of luck!