Hardwire Radar detector to Fuse Box

[lmmotola]

I have a Beltronics RX65 Radar detector which I want to hardwire to the fuse box of my 997 C2S coupe. I bought a direct wire cord which has a negative ground loop and metal end on the wire which splits off from the ground.

I know very little about fuse boxes and hard wiring, so forgive me if my questions are stupid.

Can I attach the ground to the screw on the fuse box or are these screws too small and not grounded. If so where should I attach this loop?

I am assuming the other metal piece would go into the fuse box. Which fuse should I pull out? I was thinking the tiptronic one since I have a manual. Or should I use any open slot? When I pull out the fuse it has two metal prongs, but my wire has only one. Do I plug it into the top part of the slot or bottom?

[70Sixter]

I have a Beltronics RX65 Radar detector which I want to hardwire to the fuse box of my 997 C2S coupe. I bought a direct wire cord which has a negative ground loop and metal end on the wire which splits off from the ground.

I have the same unit. Bought a hardwire kit from Beltronics with remote readout. They also have one w/o the remote. You need the detector fuse in line, not just the car fuse. You can then pick up a hot and a ground wire anywhere. I chose the cell phone switched connection.

[lmmotola]

I have a Beltronics RX65 Radar detector which I want to hardwire to the fuse box of my 997 C2S coupe. I bought a direct wire cord which has a negative ground loop and metal end on the wire which splits off from the ground.

I have the same unit. Bought a hardwire kit from Beltronics with remote readout. They also have one w/o the remote. You need the detector fuse in line, not just the car fuse. You can then pick up a hot and a ground wire anywhere. I chose the cell phone switched connection.

Not sure what you mean by the "detector fuse in line". There is a fuse in the hard wire cord I bought. What do you mean by pick up a hot and ground wire?

[wingless]

Replace the positive lead terminal with a straight 0.250 male Faston terminal. It may then be inserted into an unused fuse block receptacle. Ensure that the positive lead wire includes an in-line fuse.

The negative lead is connected to any clean, unpainted, chassis screw, nut or bolt.

[dstrimbu]

Where did you guys buy your RX65s? BEL's website says Radio Shack, but I've searched the local stores and can't find one in stock... need it asap, or I'd order it online.

Any help appreciated,

-don

[70Sixter]

Where did you guys buy your RX65s? BEL's website says Radio Shack, but I've searched the local stores and can't find one in stock... need it asap, or I'd order it online.

Any help appreciated,

-don

Got mine at Crutchfields http://www.crutchfield.com

[lmmotola]

Where did you guys buy your RX65s? BEL's website says Radio Shack, but I've searched the local stores and can't find one in stock... need it asap, or I'd order it online.

Any help appreciated,

-don

www.radarbusters.com

[PeterLech]

I have a Beltronics RX65 Radar detector which I want to hardwire to the fuse box of my 997 C2S coupe. I bought a direct wire cord which has a negative ground loop and metal end on the wire which splits off from the ground.

I know very little about fuse boxes and hard wiring, so forgive me if my questions are stupid.

Can I attach the ground to the screw on the fuse box or are these screws too small and not grounded. If so where should I attach this loop?

I am assuming the other metal piece would go into the fuse box. Which fuse should I pull out? I was thinking the tiptronic one since I have a manual. Or should I use any open slot? When I pull out the fuse it has two metal prongs, but my wire has only one. Do I plug it into the top part of the slot or bottom?

Autozone sells a neat piggyback add-a-fuse unit that allows adding a hookup without removing the fuse box. It has a wire extending from the unit that you use to hook up the detector. I used a bolt on the side of the fuse box for a ground.

I hooked up my Valentine One to a little-used switched circuit - the rear wiper I believe. Ran the wire right up behind the carpeting and weatherstripping and tucked it in along the base of the windshield.

[dphatch]

I have a Beltronics RX65 Radar detector which I want to hardwire to the fuse box of my 997 C2S coupe. I bought a direct wire cord which has a negative ground loop and metal end on the wire which splits off from the ground.

I know very little about fuse boxes and hard wiring, so forgive me if my questions are stupid.

Can I attach the ground to the screw on the fuse box or are these screws too small and not grounded. If so where should I attach this loop?

I am assuming the other metal piece would go into the fuse box. Which fuse should I pull out? I was thinking the tiptronic one since I have a manual. Or should I use any open slot? When I pull out the fuse it has two metal prongs, but my wire has only one. Do I plug it into the top part of the slot or bottom?

Edited August 23, 2008 by dphatch

[juniinc]

I also chose the cell PH ready connection.

It is the easiest way+ switched power is nice to have.