I just picked up omy M3P today. I have a radar detector, but the 12V is too far away for my to hang it from the windshield. I thought there was some USB's near/under the screen, but I can't find any other than the 2 in the back. I don't want to hardwire a detector, and don't want to really take the car apart to run a cable. Isn't there any other way, besides for getting a wireless detector?
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Model 3 and radar detectors
- Thread starter Nayston
- Start date
Right but how do you get the cable out from the sliding door usb, up to the windshield?
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
I've run my Escort on the USB-A just fine FWIW using this adapter-
That said- newer cars come with USB-C port that can provide a lot more power than the USB-A ones did.
For those that ARE considering hard wiring, I bought a Blendmount and a Wiretap kit to draw power from rear view mirror base. Cost $150 for the installation which took about an hour. Super-clean, no wires visible and no rigging cell phone mounts.
jacksterCali
Member
I’ve got a Blendmount and Wiretap kit from previous vehicles, but everything I’ve seen online indicates there is only constant 12v power at the rear view mirror. Does the radar detector properly power off?
Assuming it does work properly, if you’re able to get a pic of what wire the shop tapped into for switched power that would help many of us out.
Depends on the year. If it's a 2018, there's an empty slot you can put a terminal into near the driver side kick panel. If it's newer than you can always tap the 12v cigarette lighter or you can just wire into the 12v penthouse underneath the rear seat. I have a 2018 so I was able to put the terminal into the open slot behind the kick panel. Some have said you can tap the wire that's in the spot even if it's populated. Radar detector stays powered on for 30min or so after I exit the vehicle until it goes to sleep or if sentry mode is on. There are a ton of threads on here about hardwiring a radar detector.
New Model 3 Radar Detector Hardwire
Folks! I'm trying to figure out the best method to connect my radar detector (Uniden R3) to my M3. Has anyone did it to a 2020 model yet? Or even a late 2019? From what i can tell, there are 3 options: 1. Rear View Mirror tap - connection is too tight to use AND power source is constant (not...
teslamotorsclub.com
Here are the instructions I followed. How to Hard Wire Install a Radar Detector to the Tesla Model 3
DMan918
Member
Thanks. Sorry for not specifying. I’m a 2021.Depends on the year. If it's a 2018, there's an empty slot you can put a terminal into near the driver side kick panel. If it's newer than you can always tap the 12v cigarette lighter or you can just wire into the 12v penthouse underneath the rear seat. I have a 2018 so I was able to put the terminal into the open slot behind the kick panel. Some have said you can tap the wire that's in the spot even if it's populated. Radar detector stays powered on for 30min or so after I exit the vehicle until it goes to sleep or if sentry mode is on. There are a ton of threads on here about hardwiring a radar detector.
New Model 3 Radar Detector Hardwire
Folks! I'm trying to figure out the best method to connect my radar detector (Uniden R3) to my M3. Has anyone did it to a 2020 model yet? Or even a late 2019? From what i can tell, there are 3 options: 1. Rear View Mirror tap - connection is too tight to use AND power source is constant (not...
Here are the instructions I followed. How to Hard Wire Install a Radar Detector to the Tesla Model 3
Theadonnan
Member
Here's my setup. R7 on a blendmount hardwired into the fuse slot behind the driver's side kick panel. I modded the hardwire mute to go to a button that I mounted between the seat and center console so I can mute easily.
Similar threads
