power for radar detector

[royroddey]

Got a new 2010 Fusion Sport FWD (and really like it!).

 

Looking to hardwire my Valentine 1 radar detector so it powers on/off with the key. Only fuse box I know of is in the engine compartment.

 

Is there one in the cab of the car that I can tap into?

 

thanks for any help.

[bbf2530]

Got a new 2010 Fusion Sport FWD (and really like it!).

 

Looking to hardwire my Valentine 1 radar detector so it powers on/off with the key. Only fuse box I know of is in the engine compartment.

 

Is there one in the cab of the car that I can tap into?

 

thanks for any help.

 

Hi royroddey. :D Yes, there is also a passenger compartment fuse box.

 

Check your Owners Manual for the fuse box location drawings and fuse usage charts. Look in the Index under "Fuses".

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

[Slip]

Awesome idea! Make sure you use a spare spot that ins't being used. You wouldn't believe how many vehicles I see where someone tapped into a dedicated fuse and then they are wondering why they have electrical problems.

[krusej23]

On my previous car which was a 00 grand am, I hardwired it into the windshield wiper fuse and never had any electrical problems.

[TomV]

I'm going to try tapping into the dome light / moon roof circuit up under the headliner.

[firebuff312]

Got a new 2010 Fusion Sport FWD (and really like it!).

 

Looking to hardwire my Valentine 1 radar detector so it powers on/off with the key. Only fuse box I know of is in the engine compartment.

 

Is there one in the cab of the car that I can tap into?

 

thanks for any help.

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OK...I FOUND IT!... if you look to the left and about a foot up from where the brake pedal is you will see it...its WAY up in there but if you use a flashlight you should be able to see the fuse panel cover...It took me 20 mins to find it you have to kind of search for it. Like I said just beware because they did a good job of hiding it away...maybe they should have made the panel cover orange or something!!!...that would have been nice!...LOL

Edited March 16, 2010 by firebuff312