21+ Refresh Radar Detector Hardwired installation

[Leek4u]

Nobody tried a hardwire with the mirror tap lately?

No need for the long wire runs to the kick panels or center console.

Pair with a Blendmount and you'll have an ideal under the mirror position.... looking to transfer over my Uniden R7 from my Model 3 this way to the soon-to-be X.

I have tried that but it did not work for my HW4 MXP. I believe the video is for an HW3 MX but have not been able to find the correct cables to tap into in the HW4. On the other hand I only spent 10-20 minutes trying. If you are successful let us all know!

 

[Wahnyc]

I have tried that but it did not work for my HW4 MXP. I believe the video is for an HW3 MX but have not been able to find the correct cables to tap into in the HW4. On the other hand I only spent 10-20 minutes trying. If you are successful let us all know!

Did you try the red and black one under the cover on the driver side?

 

[MilSpec]

Anyone figure this out for the 23 Model X?

 

[awd_rails]

Additional info on this thread for 2023 MX with HW4:

Anyone with HW4 tried a MirrorTap?

I am thinking about trying @everydaychris ’s wonderfully documented Model X camera power tap for a radar detector. However, I’m concerned that HW4 power connections may have changed. Has anyone tried this on HW4? I’d rather not take the camera housing apart just to find out it won’t work.

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[XPlaid]

Nobody tried a hardwire with the mirror tap lately?

No need for the long wire runs to the kick panels or center console.

Pair with a Blendmount and you'll have an ideal under the mirror position.... looking to transfer over my Uniden R7 from my Model 3 this way to the soon-to-be X.

Super useful video and guide. Thank you!!! Just did it on my 23 MX. At 1st wasn’t working because the power wasn’t going to the camera and didn’t power that radar. But after turning the car off/on, everything works fine.

 

[NJturtlePower]

Anyone figure this out for the 23 Model X?

Just did mine... see the thread linked here for extra details and images I took.

Anyone with HW4 tried a MirrorTap?

I used the thinnest gauge wires from Mirrortap MTX-1015. Once I got the wires lined up in the proper spot they went in pretty easy.

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[Anish3232]

I ended up getting the trailer brake harness and was able to install my V1 today. Used the same wiring technique as this thread but took the power wire towards the driver footwell area and tapped into the trailer brake harness connector. Works great, turns on when door opens and radar turns off when door closes.