There are a couple hard wiring videos but they suck in terms of showing what needs to be removed or moved out do the way. I can try to upload a video of that would be helpful. At least point it out and the order.
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12v switched power for Radar Detector
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shoot, if you got time...please do! i refuse to mess up our MYP like i dicked around on my M3 back in the day.
skydve1
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hell yes! i will be checking this out tonight once the kiddos goto sleep.
thank you!
skydve1
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I wanted to rewire a switch in line with the 12v+ , so I took some pictures of the socket , it's location, and what it looks like plugged in. The socket is white and below my thumb in the photos. Hopefully this helps someone.
Also - if you notice little cuts on my thumb - it's because the trim parts are pretty damn sharp. I probably should have worn gloves.
Also - if you notice little cuts on my thumb - it's because the trim parts are pretty damn sharp. I probably should have worn gloves.
Good addition to the thread. Thanks for sharing.I wanted to rewire a switch in line with the 12v+ , so I took some pictures of the socket , it's location, and what it looks like plugged in. The socket is white and below my thumb in the photos. Hopefully this helps someone.
Also - if you notice little cuts on my thumb - it's because the trim parts are pretty damn sharp. I probably should have worn gloves.
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I just placed an order through Tesla Mobile. Maybe they will drive it to me or drop it into the mail. 5 bucks to have switched power!? Done! Thanks all.
This was very helpful.
I bought the trailer hitch ECU yesterday from Tesla Service. Took me about 20 minutes to install my radar detector by following your video. Works like a charm. Radar detector turns off when the car goes to sleep. Turns on when I open the door.
Y-canor
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Can’t say for certain as they don’t have a “tow package”
It takes about 2 minutes to pop the trim off to inspect.
correct, there isn't a fuse box to make this easy like in an ICE car. I have installed radar detectors on all my previous cars. This has been a fun exercise to install my Escort Redline 360c and and my Thinkware dashcam with parking mode.
I would usually tap into the mirror power. Given the complexity of the Tesla “always on” system, the trailer brake controller was the best bet. For $4, it’s not unreasonable.
Is it confirmed that the trailer brake controller is also available on Model 3, not just Model Y?
I got switched 12V from VC Right on my Model 3. My radar detector is turned on and my dashcam goes out of parking mode when I sit down in the driver's seat and step on the brake pedal. When I get out of the car, the radar detector is turned off quickly and my dash cam goes into parking mode.
12v Switched?
Red wire in right VC switches off when weight is removed from driver's seat and car is locked. Sentry mode does not affect the power status. Its off when the car is "unoccupied", on when it is. I read through again and see where there's still some question as to if it's the same wire as the...
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Have the pigtail, I hope to install soon, but I’m also wondering if I already have the pigtail? (No I didn’t check first) - as I have the Tesla tow package w trailer wiring from the factory…
skydve1
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I have a Tesla factory tow package with trailer wiring as well, and still needed to buy the pigtail. For some reason, it's not part of the package.
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- my car silent… no PWS or speaker so I installed the WASPSimilar threads
