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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)
Radar detectors never had batteries. The issue is as the voltage drops, their service range drops preciptously. Just hard wire connectors to each car you'll have it in. the easiest way that I've found is the wire harnesses in the rearview mirrors. For BMWs, green/white is switched positive and brown/black is ground. there are a million DIYs online.
The price of this is ridiculous for what you get, but this is the setup that I've had good luck with.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Radar-Det...xX4p0v&vxp=mtr
Basically, strip and tin the wires and slide them into the back of the wire harness to mate to the pins of the hot and ground wire. Completely reversible, no splicing, etc. If you need more help let me know. |
Escort has (had?) the Solo line which was battery powered. Not sure they ever did very well.
Bet, yes, Alan, have to plug it in one way or another. Hardwiring is pretty easy in most cars, but can be a PITA...and then you either have to get another wiring kit or plug it in in any other car you want to use it with.