Wired radar detector from rear view mirror

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Old 07-03-2017, 06:02 PM
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Wired radar detector from rear view mirror

Searched a decent amount and I was not able to find a definite answer on the pin out for our 2nd gen rear view mirror wiring. Luckily it is only three wires. Figured it out and was able to create my own RJ11 cable inspired by this (stupidly high cost for what it is) cable:

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Picked up a 7ft RJ11 cable at a local store (cant believe stores still stock this). Measured my length, cut the wires, added heatshrink in areas that will be exposed the sun, and soldered straight pieces from a staple. Yes, a staple. Its a perfect narrow yet durable piece of metal that works well with soldering. Jammed the small piece of staple end into the bellow terminals and I had power. The Escort radar detector I was using used the center two wires. Was able to tuck away the flat cable in the roof trim. Didnt need extra expensive mounts. Used the stock one. Also am able to hide it a bit more vs directly under the rear view mirror. Came out great.

Since I was not able to easily find a pinout, here is one I made. Ultimately there are three wires, the one furthest to the side is the ground, and the one closest to the center of the connector is 12v.








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