Where to tap power for radar detector, "test circuit"

Where to tap power for radar detector, "test circuit"

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millsjq

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143 posts

163 months

Sunday 13th February 2011
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Now that I have completed installing a fuse 22 bypass switch I need to install my Valentine one radar detector. I want switched power (off when car is off), and the unit has a fuse of 2 amp so it must draw less than that. I have read that some have used the test circuit under the dash. I have looked but have not seen anything that stood out. Can someone suggest where I can find the test circuit or an alternative.

millsjq

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143 posts

163 months

Sunday 13th February 2011
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I am across the pond so the drivers side is one other side, I am assuming that the plug that is be referred to would still be some what over the gas pedal but in my case not near the wheel wheel. attached is a photo of the plugs along the wheel well side. What does the plug I am looking for power? That may help me find it.


millsjq

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143 posts

163 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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James, I will try and look again tomorrow. I did take a quick look early and on the passanger side the majority of the space was taken up with the Heating/AC blower and evaporator. The cabin fuse box is under the passanger floor so Aston must be moving some of the electronics from one side to the other for export. The plug that I am looking for is it "empty" or does it power something, if so I may able to trace it back.

Jack; jack@accuski.com

millsjq

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143 posts

163 months

Tuesday 15th February 2011
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You only need 2amps for a Valentine or passport

millsjq

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163 months

Wednesday 23rd February 2011
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Mystery solved. After pulling the carpet back on the right hand side I did indeed find the two wire gray plug with switched power and ground. So in this regard the wiring loom for the RHD and LHD are they same. I was able to tap in to the two wire and power my device and I am now ready to go. Thanks for the photos and suggestion.