But I was able to find info on line on those vehicles but I can’t find any info on the XT5. **I am not responsible for your actions, this is a write-up guide on how to install one. Unsightly wires are the worst thing about having a radar detector. So I eventually hard wired mine to avoid the issue. I just hardwired mine to mirror location and tapped into there as well. Learn how to hard-wire a radar detector in your C-Class, saving you from ever having to see them again. Thanks much for pulling this info together guys. The clamshell is removed by splitting it apart at the front just above the mirror stalk. Another option, is a BlendMount. At first I figure the top of the dash compartment lid, but makes this storage area a bit harder to access, also obstructs the drivers view a small degree, but would the radar eye have a clear unobstructed pathway out the rear of the vehicle when mounted here? I removed the plastic cover and I have no idea where to tie in the wires. Article contributed by member Legendsk. I want to hardwire my radar detector to wires behind the rear view mirror on my 2018 XT5. The Radar detector will be powered with a cable exiting from the top of the clamshell that surrounds the rear view mirror attachment point at the windshield. I’ve done this before on a 2011 CTS coupe and my GMC truck. Valentine One . I can remove it from the Blend Mount and disconnect the wire in 5 seconds if your worried about cops seeing it. Then just position the detector where you want it and plug in the power cable. In both cases I use a MirrorTap to get power to the detectors. How do I hardwire a radar detector? I have no experience with car electronics but was able to do it myself. By the way, I'm in Georgia and the same rule applies with regards to attaching anything to the windshield. Related F150 Forum discussions and articles. Radar Detector Discussion. A radar detector tells you when your car is being monitored by radar. There are two kinds of radar detectors: there is the single high-mounted detector, or the remote detector with sensors hidden in the front and back of the car. It turns on and off automatically with the ignition and I mounted it to the rear view mirror so it is no longer suction-cupped to the windshield. This works with all radar detectors, but make sure you get a mirror mount + hardwire kit specific to your radar detector. The Blend Mount has a quick release magnetic mount to the radar detector. If you are not comfortable working on your own car, please take it to a shop who knows how. Also wanted to highlight the suggestion to remove the mirror.This is 100% the way to go but watch out for sudden release or you might unnecessarily strain the wire harness you’re trying to use. I never had to do that but you could. But I could not find any decent pictures or description on how to DIY(Most descriptions were for dashcam which require constant power unlike radar detector). Blacked out badges, carbon fiber interior accents, hardwired GPS and Radar Detector, black racing stripes I just hardwired my 2015 Tacoma (entune without navigation) with a radar detector. Mercedes-Benz C-Class: How to Hardwire Radar Detector. Wanted to add another success to the thread. I really think it depends on the mirror and the tap as I used the old tap, and it seems to be working fine in the wife's DD (knock on wood). I've got my CS set up this way. What is the best location for a radar detector in the '11 Equinox non-Nav/no moonroof? Recently I wanted to hardwire my radar detector to the rearview mirror in my 2017 Tesla Model S . 1. Just completed install in my M340. ESCORT iX with a Blend Mount and wire tap on the Rear View Mirror Perfect location. The ones listed in this guide are for most Passport radar detectors. When the shell is back in place the detector power cable will be available next to the mirror as shown below. If you are not familiar, it mounts to to the rearview mirror neck and allows the RD to sit just below the mirror.
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