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Mar 7, 2005 | 08:19 PM

cbdrake

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power radar detector through fuse box

Hey everyone, I want to power my radar detector through the fuse box instead of plugging it into the cig lighter. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Also, would doing this affect my warranty?

Mar 7, 2005 | 09:07 PM

CRAZYHAWK

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From: Northern NJ USA

RE: power radar detector through fuse box

Open the driver's door. Remove the fuse box cover from the side of the dashboard. Find a live unused fuse. Go to Radio Shack. They will sell you a link to your detector.

Mar 7, 2005 | 10:26 PM

04a4

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RE: power radar detector through fuse box

I just piggy backed to one that used the same amps and made sure it was hooked up to the ignition so it would turn on when the car did.

Mar 7, 2005 | 10:54 PM

Doose

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RE: power radar detector through fuse box

I too piggy backed it and grounded it to a bolt up there somewhere.

Mar 7, 2005 | 10:59 PM

BFlan

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RE: power radar detector through fuse box

do you guys have any pics of this piggy back technique you used?

Mar 8, 2005 | 03:26 AM

04a4

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RE: power radar detector through fuse box

nahhh, sorry, but i got the idea off of www.audiworld.com one of their tech links, don't remember which one it was, but it involved the passport 8500.... just search their site, you'll find it