ranger

I just got a 2016 TLX to replace my 2006 TL. In the TL, I mounted a radar detector high on the windshield, behind the mirror, and ran the power cord to the connector for the moon roof. All I had to do was pop our the lenses and remove a cover to get access. Naturally, I want to do the same thing on the new car but can't see an obvious way to get access. I don't want to take a chance on breaking any plastic but there must be a way to get at the switches for the interior lights and the moon roof.

Has anybody else done the same thing?

Thanks,

Ranger

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Hey Ranger! if you cant access the Mirror, try routing the cable down the A-pillar and use an ADD-A-FUSE and connect it to one of the fuses in the kick panel fuse box.

that's how I do it, instead of splicing in the mirror.

thoiboi

Same

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I have always done it this way too...routing down the A pillar...
but on my recent car I tried the mirror tap and MAN it is clean having it all there at the mirror.

If it was put together, it can be taken apart! There has to be a cover to remove.

looks like the mirror might not be an option though

Anyone hard wire a radar detector yet? - Acura TLX Forum

ranger

Thanks for the responses. I gave up on trying to figure out how to access the overhead console and routed the cord to the fuse box with a tap ordered from Amazon. Easy peasey and perfectly neat,
Thanks,

ranger

pdpgps

Hi Ranger, can you share the link for the tap and cord you ordered from Amazon?

ranger

I recommend that you look here to see the tap and where to connect it . This info describes the process well . Anyone hard wire a radar detector yet? - Page 2 - Acura TLX Forum
Further, I recommend that you discard the fuses that come with the tap as they are low quality. Use the spare fuses that come with the Acura..