Radar Detector Adapter for Rearview Mirror

I really didn't like the various method of tapping the rearview mirror wiring harness for a radar detector and there are 2 plug and play adapters (Dongar and some other one on Amazon) Neither was ideal as i just wanted an RJ-45 for my Uniden R4.

So.... I built one.

Here are some pics of the process

Wiring harnesses pinned


Adapter completed


Test in vehicle




Wrapped in jvcc felt tape


All I have to do now is cleanly install it along with a blendmount and I am good to go

 

One of these and just plug it into the mirror connector. $10.

$10 Radar Detector Hardwire Kit for Escort, Uniden R1 R3 R7, Beltronics Valentine One Radar Detector Power Cord | 12" Mirror Tap Wire with RJ11 Jack, Dual Size Pins and Inline Fuse Radar Kit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7W5RST5?ie=UTF8

 

Yup. I spliced one of those into my adapter. Didnt like the idea of shoving those pins into the stock connector.

 

Yep, I have a similar. Works for me.

 

Radar detector in a 4Runner, you guys are funny

 

99% of the time, the radar detector lives in my other car, which is a magnet for tickets. I figured since I invested in a rd for that car, why not wire up the 4Runner to use it on road trips. The troopers that run TX highways love to request forced donations. Since I don't know their typical hiding spots away from home, and it is a cheap investment to build a harness and add a mount, why not?

 

I really don't understand whats funny. At least my 4Runner is 100% mechanically sound, and I'm not old to drive like a grandma.

 

Don't get me wrong. Waze is great but radar detectors have technically grown and still have their niche in ticket avoidance.