Escort Direct Wire SmartCord (Red Light)

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Pull fuse #16 for the A/C as this is where we will be attaching the add-a-circuit. I chose this fuse because it's power is shut down for the second or two when you are cranking the engine. If you choose to use another fuse like the windshield wipers, the radar detector will stay on while the engine is being cranked and during this time beep a low voltage warning. It is not good on the detector to be on during this short period from my experience.

Conclusion: do your research on where you want it to go and plan ahead. You'll be glad you did. Read full review IMPORTANT: While customers have reported success with these alternatives, we cannot endorse the use of 3rd party equipment. All information hereafter is strictly for educational purposes. Cedar Electronics takes no responsibility for any 3rd party equipment used, and use of these solutions may void your warranty if they damage your unit.Note : The USB port on your detector is for data only and will not be a useful alternative for powering the device. Our products require a minimum of 5V and 2A to work. Pros: 1. I can use "Dark Mode" on my detector now and use this cable which I've mounted just inside my instrument cluster as a visual indicator instead. At night no one outside my car knows it's alerting me. 2. No more coil cable, have I already said that? 3. I get to use my power outlet for other things now like charging my cell. I don't know why I didn't get this thing years ago instead of putting up with that annoying coiled cable for so long. This thing is a life saver.

Direct Wire: Officially the only alternative to the 12V SmartCord that we recommend and support, the Direct Wire or Direct Wire SmartCord kit bypasses the plug-in method and taps into the vehicle's fuse panel directly. This kit needs to be professionally installed, and is not easily portable between vehicles.Combined w uniden long range - performed well, at 130 mph cruise was hit or miss which one went off first Attach the add-a-circuit to the positive (+) wire left from cutting off the inline fuse. I forgot to take a picture of this step but it simply consisted of stripping the wire, feeding it into the wire crimp already attached to the add-a-circuit, and crimping the wires together. The add-a-circuit should now be wired to the positive power of the escort harness.