Need help finding 12v & Grnd for Radar install

[Maks_D.]

Just did it! Thanks for info ,very helpful. 2015 Tahoe LTZ

 

[NickTahoe15]

Just did it! Thanks for info ,very helpful. 2015 Tahoe LTZ

Where did you tap, and what detector is that? It looks different than the 9500ix

 

[NickTahoe15]

Thanks to hosseface, the install was a lot easier than I expected.
I took out the harness that connected my V1 to the mirror connector on my 2007 Tahoe, and put it in the new Tahoe.

here is my system, a V1 with a Remote indicator which sits on the dash, and my home made harness.

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If you want to build your own harness , I created a schematic. It's not easy to splice into telephone cable, but it's possible if you have a some soldering experience. Be sure to use heat shrink tube to insulate all the joints.
If you don't have the ability, go to www.invisicord.com and buy a harness with the pins on it. They make one that goes just to the detector, I don't know if they can make one that goes to the remote as well.

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DO ALL THE FOLLOWING WITH THE IGNITION OFF
Here is the covered electronics behind the mirror. Use a small screwdriver or trim removal tool to pry the cover from the windshield. Pry at 2:00 , 5:00
8:00 and 10:00 O'clock.

It will pop loose, then remove the cover insert by pulling the sides apart and lifting the insert out, there are small catches on the sides near the top of the insert.

here is the view with the cover off.

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Here is the connector that you want. I could not get the connector out, but that made no difference for my needle tipped harness. You are looking for the violet/green wire at term #2, and the black wire at terminal #5
They are in the row farthest away from you.

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AT this point, BE SURE THE IGNITION IS OFF
I then shoved my pins down into the connector, adjacent to the two wires . They will stay in place. I have done this on both my old Tahoe and my Corvette, and my wife's Lexus. Note the red sleeved pin is the 12 volt pin and it goes to the #2 wire, and the black goes to the #5 wire.

NOTE: the fuseholder had to be moved to the right behing that group of wires going to the other connector, because it interferes with the cover snaps when I tried to reinstall the cover.

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I reinstalled the cover, and mounted the V1 with it's suction cups. The Valentine suction cups are awesome. I have used them in 3 Tahoes and 3 vettes, and they have NEVER let loose.

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I routed the wire up under the headliner at the top of the windshield, over to the upper left corner, whereI tucked it under the a pillar moulding, then behind the door seal, then behind the fusebox cover on the left end of the dash, and out through the rubber cover for the Steering wheel in-out lever.

here is the remote as I mounted it. The reason for the remote is the main V1 remains dark ( stealth mode) and all the alerts appear on the remote, and it has a mute button which is easier to reach than the main V1 unit. I really like the arrows which tell me if the radar is in front or behind, but I sure wish that the V1 had an adjustable auto-mute.

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And here is the remote, all lighted up at turn-on. Yes I only have 152 miles on the Tahoe. I really love the new Tahoe, it is a real step above my 2007. I ordered the LT model in Champange silver, 4 wd, bucket 2nd row seats, my link radio with nav, and the integrated trailer controller. I only wish I could have the car without the 3rd row seats.

So that's the install, good luck with yours, and many thanks to hosseface for his help.
Jerry

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How long of a cord do you think I need? I want to order a harness from that site and don't want to have too short of a cable. Thank you.

 

[bevosrevenge]

Many thanks to those that contributed to this thread. The advice was most helpful.

Two notes:

The connector can be removed with needle nose pliers at the 6 and 12 position.

If you use the invisicord, like I did, you will need to taper the taps with a dremel to about 1/2 the original width in order to get them to insert in the hot and ground locations.


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[yahtzee]

Many thanks to those that contributed to this thread. The advice was most helpful.

Two notes:

The connector can be removed with needle nose pliers at the 6 and 12 position.

If you use the invisicord, like I did, you will need to taper the taps with a dremel to about 1/2 the original width in order to get them to insert in the hot and ground locations.


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I have a BEL sTI Magnum (undetectable and I live in VA). It has the same phone jack connector (RJ-11) that the V1 has but I don't need any addtl wiring for any smart remote, etc. Has anyone seen a pre-made wiring kit that would allow for plug and play with a 2016 Yukon XL Denali?

 

[powderbrake]

yahtzee
I suggest you visit http://www.invisicord.com

Their standard unit fits Escorts, V1's and Beltronics.

 

[yahtzee]

yahtzee
I suggest you visit http://www.invisicord.com

Their standard unit fits Escorts, V1's and Beltronics.

Cool, thanks. I don't see anything on the newer models (picking up a 16 Yukon XL Denali tonight). Am I blind?

 

[Bueker]

Anyone have info on a retained accessory power "RAP" for an '08 Tahoe? I see the info regarding the Invisicord however I'm using a SmartCord with my Passport and the power leads back down under the dash. Thanks!

 

[powderbrake]

Cool, thanks. I don't see anything on the newer models (picking up a 16 Yukon XL Denali tonight). Am I blind?

Sorry, I missed the 2016. If the wiring in the connector behind the mirror hasn't changed from 2015 to 2016 then the same Invisicord should work.

You can check it with a voltmeter before you install it.

 

[yahtzee]

Sorry, I missed the 2016. If the wiring in the connector behind the mirror hasn't changed from 2015 to 2016 then the same Invisicord should work.

You can check it with a voltmeter before you install it.

Thanks. I'll have to grab one of those. Very little experience with electrical. In my bmw, I used a wire tap on the sunroof power wire for it. Assuming this is just as simple, once everything is apart. I ordered the invisicord last week.

 

[jokerdev]

Just wanted to say thank you to Powderbrake and Hossface for the instructions. Worked perfectly on my 16 Yukon Denali. Was easier to tap than my 14 Corvette since there is more room to work with.

You can make your own power cord with smaller pins, what you need is in the picture below (from radio shack). Just solder them on to the red and green middle wires of a telephone cord, and they go in much easier than the invisicord.

 

[TerryNC]

Alright - when you take the cover off there is a 10 pin connector on the driver side of the enclosure. (There are multiple connectors. Its the only 10 pin furthest to the driver) Pin #2 is a Violet/Green wire that is 12 volt key on only power. Tap into that one for 12V power. Pin #5 is a Black wire that is ground. That is your other one. Mine turns off (thankfully) when the key/ignition (push button) is turned off.

Pics coming soon. The cover (carefully) just pops off. I recommend wire taps - dont try to cut and splice. Not enough slack.

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IF hossedace and I ever meet, I am buying him/her the biggest steak on the planet. These instructions were spot on and now my 2016 Yukon is radar equipped. Thanks

 

[LGSONE]

Put the mirror mount and power tap in this afternoon. Looks great, nice fit, pictures in this post made it a piece of cake. Thanks to all.

LGSONE

 

[Yukon John]

GREAT POST ! My wife got stopped going 72 in a 45...somehow batting her "Baby Blues" she talked her way out of a ticket !!! I've been running a R65 Pro BelTronics hard wired in my Mercedes S500 for years. Now I have to decide whether to get her the V! or the new ****** with arrows.

Now I know how to mount it in my Yukon.

Thanks again !!!

 

[jackdforme]

Hi have you had any problems with the V1 going off all the time , rear arrows going off?

That is because you may have an older unit that has not had the ESP upgrade. the newer models allow the radar units for cruise etc to not effect reporting in the KA band.

 

[LGSONE]

Sent my V1 in for the upgrade, they sent a totally new unit. Got rid of the odd false alarms. I'll never own any detector other than the V1, in my SL600 that thing has saved my ass... I'm not a speed freak anymore but cruising in a merc on the highway can surprise you... so smooth.. ah crap, i'm doing 110... Here in KS... big long highways...

LGSONE

 

[JayW]

Another huge thank you to Hosseface and powderbrake for their detailed posts & photos. Made my V1 install a 10 minute task instead of an all afternoon adventure. I used the Mirror Wire Power Cord from Radar Mount (https://radarmount.com/products/3005201v), only $13.60 shipped to my door after 15% off discount code. Works great, looks great, and is the perfect length.

 

[11TGM]

LGSONE, when you sent your Valentine in for an upgrade and they sent you a NEW unit, did you have to pay extra for the NEW unit? The reason I ask is I also sent my unit in for an upgrade, installed in my new 16 GMC Yukon Xl, radar would go off all the time. So I sent the unit in with the $45 money order, got a call from Valentine saying if I wanted to upgrade so it wouldn't go off in my new vehicle, I would have to pay $315.

 

[thebishman]

^ this is what I did, and I'm very happy I did. The brand new V1 is fantastic.

 

[JTRATX]

Thanks for posting this, just completed on a 17 Denali, I used wire taps not pins.