Nakattk

When I was looking for information on this subject I couldn't find much. So, I decided to do my first DIY on something simple like this. This shouldn't take to long for anyone. It took me about 30 mins mainly because I had to keep going back inside because it was over 100 degrees that day and HUMID.

Tools needed:
Small blade flat head screwdriver ( to take out trim pieces)
Phillips Head screwdriver
Straight radar detector cord with fuse holder

-First: Take the fuse box cover off, then the black plastic drivers side under cover, then the upper side panel trim piece on the side of the consol. See pic below of pieces to be removed.



-Second: Unscrew the screw that holds the coin box in place and pull the coin box out a little at the top. You don't have to take it all the way out. See pics below.





-Third: Start the plug end of you wire at the location you want the radar detector. I started mine right above the rear view mirror. There is a lip at the top of the windshield where the headliner meets the windshield. Take a flat head screwdriver and start pushing the wire into the lip opening. The wire will stay up there if you push it in far enough, but don't push to hard. Do this all the way to the driver's side window pillar. See pic below.



-Fourth: Use the flat head screwdriver to open the pillar. Then snake the wire down the pillar and trough the side panel that you opened in the beginning. See pics below.







-Then past the coin box and ends trough the opening in the pic below.



-Fifth: Now it's time to wire it up. Strip the end of the power wire and pick a fuse. I used the Acc. fuse, but you could also use the radio fuse if you want. Picking the fuse is up to you. Wrap the bare wire around one of the blades on the fuse and push it back into the fuse box. You could also use a fuse tap, but that would be harder to push back into the fuse box. If you want a fuse tap you can get them at radio shack, but the other way is easier and free. Next find a good ground. Any screw or bolt that is connected to the chassis that won't get wires in the way of the gas or brake. See pics below.





-Then just take the extra wire and twist tie it out of the way of everything. See pic below.



-Put everything back together. And the finished product. No wires visible, but the connection of course. See pic below.



Like I said pretty easy to do. This was my first DIY so, I hope I did everything right as far as writing this up on the forum. And I hope the pics show up. I think all DIY's should have pics. It makes everything easier for everyone that wants to try the DIY. Also I take no responsibility for anyone who does this DIY and messes something up. I did this step by step like above and it all worked fine for me. Thanks to everyone who reads my DIY. Hopefully you don't think it sucks. Oh and please excuse the car being a bit dirty I am cleaning it after I write this DIY. Reviews would be appreciated.

02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

great location for the dectector!

I have mine in the same exact place...

down_

unfortunatly if its a 360 degree detector (can sence signals behind you) it wont work properly up there, i use to put it up there.. untill i found that out.

Nakattk

According to my detector as long as the side laser sensor has a clear veiw through the back window it will work. So far mine has worked just fine. Mine has a 360 degreee detector. And it has a clear view through the back window where I have it. But with my DIY you don't have to put it up there if you don't want to.

02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

Correct! Agreed!

DeX

Are you serious with that fuse panel? Ay carumba.
And why is the ground wire so long?

Nakattk

First of all what's wrong with my fuse box? And second who cares how long the ground wire is. It's just a ground wire. That's the easiest place I could find close. Someone needs to tell me what is wrong with my fuse panel. It looks normal to me. The wire in the fuse box isn't going to hurt anything if thats what he's talking about. What Ay carumba? And who uses that phrase anymore.

DeX

You got a wire just jammed into the fuse panel along with a fuse. That's not very safe. I guess I could have told you how to fix it though instead of making fun of you.
Go out and buy a Add-A-Circuit at any auto/hardware/miscellaneous store, it's about $15. It plugs into the fuse panel slot, that fuse plugs into it, and the wire goes into a wire leading into the Add-A-Circuit specifically designed for this application. This is the second time today I've explained this gadget on this forum.

dj02

iTrader: (8)

nice write up, moved to the diy section.

dlprince

where have the pictures gone?

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

6 years old the last post... prolly deleted from the original pic hosting site.