How to hardwire a radar detector?

RXO · 07-20-2009, 07:34 PM

Where is the best place to draw power to do a hardwire for a radar detector on a 2010 GT premium?

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AJ_68 · 07-20-2009, 11:46 PM

I'd like to hardwire my GPS. Different gadget, same idea. Very interested to see some guides on this.

Never2mucHP · 07-21-2009, 12:35 AM

I've never done one on a Stang, but I have done them on other vehicles. Usually the best place is to wire them in to a switched 12v line on the fuse box. That way, the elec system and the detector/GPS is protected. Just make sure you use a line that has the correct current rating; ie you wouldn't want to wire a device rated at .5A into a 15A circuit.

Usually the easiest circuit to use is the ones for the cig lighters, but like I said, I have limited experience on this particular application. Maybe someone with more stang knowledge can chime in too. Hope this helps.

Hoofprint · 07-21-2009, 10:19 AM

I hardwired mine into the fuse panel. I will let you know what circuit I used when I get my car back from service

AJ_68 · 07-21-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoofprint

I hardwired mine into the fuse panel. I will let you know what circuit I used when I get my car back from service

Please post photos

FordEngineer · 07-21-2009, 11:18 AM

There should be a 12V outlet at the top center of the dash, right below the shroud lip (almost like it was put there for radar detectors, er, GPS units). If you're planning on opening the dash anyway, you might be able to tap into that. I don't recall off-hand what it's fused at, though.

RXO · 07-21-2009, 02:43 PM

I was thinking of drawing power from somewhere around the dome lights, has Anyone taken a look in there?

I would also like to see the photos for those that used the fuse panel.

Never2mucHP · 07-23-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RXO

I was thinking of drawing power from somewhere around the dome lights, has Anyone taken a look in there?

I would also like to see the photos for those that used the fuse panel.

I might be wrong, but I don't think that the dome lights are 12v, which you would need to wire most car accessories.

d_ames117 · 07-23-2009, 05:04 PM

NamelessLiar did it, check out his post here (on 2005-2009):

http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-...-write-up.html

Dustin

RXO · 07-23-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks, that is exactly what I want to do, wonder how different the 2010 is, I guess I will just have to take a look in there,