Radar detector hard wire question regarding drivers side fuse box

[nolabell]

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and apologize if this has been covered, but I cant find my specific answer to my case: I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (no Bose system), and am trying to mount my Passport Escort 9500ix with the passport hardwire kit (see below).

I want to mount the radar on the windshield, run the wiring down the A pillar, and tap into an existing RAP wire in the fuse box under the drivers side dash, using the supplied T Tap wire connector (similar to the one below)

 

 

Can anyone point my in the direction (with a picture preferably) of a wire that I can tap into? Thanks in advance

[nolabell]

No one has done anything similar to this install for anything?

[Black02Silverado]

Why not just use the power out of the back of the rearview mirror?

 

[POS VETT]

There is no 12V power for the standard mirror which comes only with OnStar buttons and no auto-dimming.

 

Back to the finding a power tap. Pry open the driver-side fusebox lid; it's located on the dashboard side. Please use the owner's manual for exact location and use a plastic trim removal tool to make it a lot easier. Refer to the diagram on the lid or in the manual to find the proper connector and you won't need a tap; I don't remember anymore which ones anymore. Ground can be found at one of the screws/bolts within the fusebox area.

 

When routing the wires, be mindful of the A-pillar airbag module; route them clear of the module and deployment area. For the headliner edge, use your fingers to tuck them in; a trim removal tool might help to push them in further.

[TJay74]

Also be very careful of which circuit you tie into, due to the CANBUS network the circuits are very temperamental on voltage changes. I know you will say it is only a radar detector but tapping into the wrong circuit can trigger warnings.

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Also be very careful of which circuit you tie into, due to the CANBUS network the circuits are very temperamental on voltage changes. I know you will say it is only a radar detector but tapping into the wrong circuit can trigger warnings.

 

Yeah thats why I was hoping someone had a picture of a correct wire to tap into

[05cyclone]

I can't help you with the drivers side fuse box, but when I did mine I ran the wire down to the box on the floor and used the smallest female connector I had to use the RAP connector. I used this thread and post #1:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/155775-2014-rap-retained-accessory-power/?hl=rap

[Crooks]

I used the same thread as above for my 9500ix hard wire. I cut some slip on connectors to fit on those.

[Crooks]

I would mount that remote at the top of the a pillar. Mine didn't come with one.

[nolabell]

I can't help you with the drivers side fuse box, but when I did mine I ran the wire down to the box on the floor and used the smallest female connector I had to use the RAP connector. I used this thread and post #1:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/155775-2014-rap-retained-accessory-power/?hl=rap

 

 

I used the same thread as above for my 9500ix hard wire. I cut some slip on connectors to fit on those.

 

I can't find the size of the female wire disconnect that fits the existing RAP connector? Do yall know what size female end is needed?

[Crooks]

 

 

 

I can't find the size of the female wire disconnect that fits the existing RAP connector? Do yall know what size female end is needed?

I took one just like pictured above and cut it in half to fit. I only have one rolled side. I couldnt find the right size at the hardware store maybe radio shack has one? The one I cut in half has worked for almost a year now.

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I took one just like pictured above and cut it in half to fit. I only have one rolled side. I couldnt find the right size at the hardware store maybe radio shack has one? The one I cut in half has worked for almost a year now.

Awesome, thanks. Did you do the same for the ground wire?

[05cyclone]

Awesome, thanks. Did you do the same for the ground wire?

I had a really small female that worked for the power wire. As for the ground I used a bolt either in the side fuse panel or under the dash can't remember exactly. I put the remote button on the lip of the lower panel underneath the steering wheel. It sits there and hasn't moved.

[nolabell]

I had a really small female that worked for the power wire. As for the ground I used a bolt either in the side fuse panel or under the dash can't remember exactly. I put the remote button on the lip of the lower panel underneath the steering wheel. It sits there and hasn't moved.

Awesome, if you have a chance can you post a pic of where you mounted the remote

[Crooks]

Awesome, thanks. Did you do the same for the ground wire?

I might have. I dont remeber