I'm installing a dashcam and radar detector in my new XE-R. I'm looking for info on the best location for me to tap for 12v power, controlled by the ignition, as I don't need constant power. Is there an easy way to access the rear view mirror area? I don't want to pull and break something to get those covers off so I'm looking for the "trick" to get that removed so I can see what I have to work with. I can also run a line down if necessary but fuses are in the rear.

Just looking for somewhere that I can safely tap for power, up front.

Thanks!

 

I will check today since I am changing some lights inside to LED and I think in my other XFR's I tapped into the dome light panel area/ sunroof for switched power as it was thick wire and easy to access.

I got tired of doing this since I buy new cars so often so I bought the OBD 2 plug for my V1 radar so it is all plug and play in minutes. I also used the Blend Mount if you are in need of a mount for your radar. If you need to use your OBD 2 port for other things buy a Y cable as that is what I also use for other things to plug in to it.

 

I hadn't thought of that one. Got a link to that plug-n-play option for the OBD 2 port? I want to check that out and might consider that for this or another project. Thanks!

 

I bought it on the Valentine One website.

 

Just a heads up for radar detection. The UV protection in the front windshield severely attenuates incoming Radar radio waves. You may be able to get away with placing it up high on the windshield by the rear view mirror (where you are able to put toll road transponders) but I found that to be less than satisfactory. Ideally, you should look into something like an STiR+ remote, where the antennae is outside the car. If you really want the skinny on everything radar detection wise, go to rdforum.org Hope this helps.
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Is this like other cars lim Benz that if you look close you can see a clear section in the glass for toll tags? Maybe I will just sell my loaded up V1 I just bought for this car and use nothing since I have the HUD with Infrared glass option in my XE?

 

That infrared/polarized windscreen gave me a headache with my EZ-Pass. I thought something was wrong with the device itself.

I use 12v that is in the center armrest bin. I just bought a long cable for my radar detector that I attached to the dashboard.

I have Escort 8500 radar detector that I use only when I go on long trips. This weekend I will be going down in NYC and will test how the radar detector works. I hope its performance will not suffer.

 

Wait a second, You don't get any false readings/alarms due tot he XE having LKA,etc that use radar waves?

 

My XE is a "Jalop" Spec 35t. It has no options other than Cold Weather Package and 3.0 SC engine.

 

if you have tiny metal wires going through your windshield (electric heated windshield) your radar detector will NOT work.

im not sure how to tell if your car is UV....but yeah it will make your V1 useless

 

I have every option except the heated windshield, will it work or do I have to place it in that black dotted area up top? I do have the HUD option if that matters?