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YOUR RESEARCHHorseshoe switch for mirror mount radar detector
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I installed a mirror mount radar detector and wanted to add an on/off switch in the horseshoe.
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The only issue with this set up is that it will not de energize the radar detector until power is removed from the circuit (ignition reset).
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Like I said, you could just use the 12 VDC and ground from the cigarette lighter.
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You could use the switch that you have, but you need to make a simple circuit for it.
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I can't remember if the cigarette lighter is switched or not, but if it is not, then you'll need to use a switched power, which is right in the horseshoe on another switch.
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I installed a mirror mount radar detector and wanted to add an on/off switch in the horseshoe. I have an extra spoiler switch but it is momentary. Been looking for one that will switch on and stay on until off is pushed. Searched the forum but thought one of you guys my have an idea.
Thanks.....
You could use the switch that you have, but you need to make a simple circuit for it. You need a power supply and ground (could get it right off the lighter or other adjacent switch), then add a maintaining relay.
When you press the switch, it energizes the relay coil, which then closes a contact to keep the relay energized after releasing the momentary switch. I did this on my old Audi A8 when retrofitting face lift switches to a non face lift car and had the same issue as you are faced with.
I just used a basic relay:
Like I said, you could just use the 12 VDC and ground from the cigarette lighter.
The only issue with this set up is that it will not de energize the radar detector until power is removed from the circuit (ignition reset). Otherwise you would need another contact in the maintaining circuit to de-energize it. I can't remember if the cigarette lighter is switched or not, but if it is not, then you'll need to use a switched power, which is right in the horseshoe on another switch.
"Why not just wire it into an ign switched wire in the overhead console?"
That's what I did. Detector turns off and on when I stop or start the car. Never have to think about it.
Yeah this is how it's normally done. The only time is if you wanted to turn off the detector in a stealth way while driving. For example, if a cop was following you. Not a big deal around here but might be a big deal in states where radar detectors are illegal and you still wanted to use one.
By your right foot behind the pull off panel there is a plug that comes live as you switch on the ignition. I use that for my radar and my GPS. No thinking about it. Oh and I say Bollucks to the states that have made the radar detector illegal. I will take that risk. Not that I ever leave the state I am in. PA.
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