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Me too. I have an extra R3 that really needs to get installed. I would love to see a fuse tap solution, which worked well for me in the past and is easily reversible.
Hey Moose…the 12v outlet is NOT tied to “ignition”. I have to manually turn detector off and on. So far it hasn’t been an issue but I would sure prefer it to be switched. Still better than having to chop into any wires and overall a pretty easy mod…
getting ready to do mine tomorrow right after delivery. looks like you pried up the bottom first looking at the "pins". correct. thanks for doing thisSweet
I didn’t have the above issue. That being said, to reset hold the emergency button on the top center and the left hand left most button on the steering wheel for 15 seconds to initiate. If that doesn’t work might have tapped into that circuit and throwing it off.
No issues for me after the radar detector install using the method earlier in this thread. Still working great and shutting off when the vehicle sleeps.
Thanks to OP and all for the help on this thread. I just installed the tap and hooked up my Valentine 1 with no issues, the full process took about 15 minutes, following advice and photos posted in this thread.
Notes and feedback - I just pulled on the bottom (windshield) side of the plastic piece with gentle force until it popped out on the bottom, then slowly worked out the top two clips. Two of the metal clips stayed on, two came off. I pulled the two remaining metal clips out of the holes and replaced on the plastic piece. I didn't bother with a dry fit, this thing can only really go on one way. I pulled off the trim piece that goes along the mirror stem and reinstalled that piece after reinstalling the larger piece. I used the recommended tap wire kit off amazon, with the smallest of the three prong sizes. After installing the prongs by hand I used one of the zip ties to secure the plug and the new wires to some of the existing wrapped wires in this area. I like the suction mount of the Valentine 1, I just routed the wire over to the side along the top of the trim piece. This routing was easy to do after installing the main plastic cover and before reinstalling the piece above the mirror stem. I don't know yet if this will power off when the car sleeps or stay on. I tend to put the detector away when I'm parked for long periods (airports, etc.) so that doesn't concern me. I'll try to monitor the detector for power use and I'll post any updates. Anyone with a Valentine knows that unique startup sound, I imagine I'll be able to hear it if the device comes off and on with Gear Guard or otherwise...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082V1245P
Appreciate the recommendation. After charging overnight, everything appears to have reset and no issues today - ? Works for me
I just did this as well, but unfortunately my mirror came off with the large panel. It seems it was held iThanks to OP and all for the help on this thread. I just installed the tap and hooked up my Valentine 1 with no issues, the full process took about 15 minutes, following advice and photos posted in this thread.
Notes and feedback - I just pulled on the bottom (windshield) side of the plastic piece with gentle force until it popped out on the bottom, then slowly worked out the top two clips. Two of the metal clips stayed on, two came off. I pulled the two remaining metal clips out of the holes and replaced on the plastic piece. I didn't bother with a dry fit, this thing can only really go on one way. I pulled off the trim piece that goes along the mirror stem and reinstalled that piece after reinstalling the larger piece. I used the recommended tap wire kit off amazon, with the smallest of the three prong sizes. After installing the prongs by hand I used one of the zip ties to secure the plug and the new wires to some of the existing wrapped wires in this area. I like the suction mount of the Valentine 1, I just routed the wire over to the side along the top of the trim piece. This routing was easy to do after installing the main plastic cover and before reinstalling the piece above the mirror stem. I don't know yet if this will power off when the car sleeps or stay on. I tend to put the detector away when I'm parked for long periods (airports, etc.) so that doesn't concern me. I'll try to monitor the detector for power use and I'll post any updates. Anyone with a Valentine knows that unique startup sound, I imagine I'll be able to hear it if the device comes off and on with Gear Guard or otherwise...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082V1245P
Be very careful!!!Thanks to OP and all for the help on this thread. I just installed the tap and hooked up my Valentine 1 with no issues, the full process took about 15 minutes, following advice and photos posted in this thread.
Notes and feedback - I just pulled on the bottom (windshield) side of the plastic piece with gentle force until it popped out on the bottom, then slowly worked out the top two clips. Two of the metal clips stayed on, two came off. I pulled the two remaining metal clips out of the holes and replaced on the plastic piece. I didn't bother with a dry fit, this thing can only really go on one way. I pulled off the trim piece that goes along the mirror stem and reinstalled that piece after reinstalling the larger piece. I used the recommended tap wire kit off amazon, with the smallest of the three prong sizes. After installing the prongs by hand I used one of the zip ties to secure the plug and the new wires to some of the existing wrapped wires in this area. I like the suction mount of the Valentine 1, I just routed the wire over to the side along the top of the trim piece. This routing was easy to do after installing the main plastic cover and before reinstalling the piece above the mirror stem. I don't know yet if this will power off when the car sleeps or stay on. I tend to put the detector away when I'm parked for long periods (airports, etc.) so that doesn't concern me. I'll try to monitor the detector for power use and I'll post any updates. Anyone with a Valentine knows that unique startup sound, I imagine I'll be able to hear it if the device comes off and on with Gear Guard or otherwise...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082V1245P
Bad News:Be very careful!!!
I just tried the same install, using the pin kit from Amazon recommended. The large panel was pretty difficult to get off. I was also using plastic trim removal tools. I had the two bottom clips lose and the upper right one, but the upper left was very difficult. Ultimately, it let go but unfortunately the mirror came off with it. It seems that it was only held on with some type of black glue. Does anyone know what that is?
I too am using that same suction cup mount but I haven't found a way to keep it from falling off in extreme hot or cold temps. Right now it's mounted low with my detector sitting on the dash for support.
