[malibuboats91]

I have a 1999 Passat and I want to hardwire my new valentine one radar detector. It came with a hardwire kit that has a inline fuse in it. They recommend tapping into a wire to get the power but I'm use to going directly to the fuse box. I long time ago I had my Escort Passsport 8500 wired to the fuse box by putting a male tab-like conncetor on the end of the positive then putting it into a open fuse slot. It worked well but I just want to know how to do it for the V1 since I forgot what fuse slot to use and all the other details needed. Please Help!!

 

[ashman78]

Check the fuse panel, it should be listed...look for the rear wiper fuse if you have a sedan.

 

[malibuboats91]

Then just do the same thing I did before or get the fuse thing

 

[ashman78]

Yep, I believe I have mine simply wrapped around the tab of a generic 5A fuse...been using it for 9+ years. You'll also need to run a ground wire, which can screw down under any of the 10mm(?) bolts in the fuse panel.

 

[malibuboats91]

Okay I'll probably just do it like I did for my 8500. Then do you know if its okay to mount it behind tint?

 

[ScottPassat2.8]

did you search?

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