Hardwire radar detector in 2016 Sierra

Dndodd · July 27, 2016

There are two friction metal clips at the front I just pulled straight down.

Rosedog · July 30, 2016

I would never pay $100 for that mount. They have mounts on Amazon and eBay for $20-$30. I bought one for my Escort 8500 and had it mounted in my 03 Silverado and hardwired it in. I just took it out this week and will be installing in my 16 Silverado this weekend. Wish I had pictures of it installed though.

Rosedog · July 30, 2016

I see you guys are mounting them detectors up high, either on the windshield or under the mirror. That is the route i want to take, but are you guys using a remote mute button on them or do you have to reach up to mute it every time?

The Escort hardwire has a remote mute. I had pulled the trim off my dash and notched out a opening just big enough for the wire and mounted that on the dash (to the left of the wheel). Very sleek and you barely could tell it was there.

Also, I do not like mounting my radar detectors high. Too high and you negate the ability to detect behind you.

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muddkatt · July 30, 2016

Also, I do not like mounting my radar detectors high. Too high and you negate the ability to detect behind you.

The V-1 manual states to mount the detector as high as possible for better detection. It also has a rear facing antenna that needs to "see" through the back glass for best results. My old Escort recommended to mount it high in the vehicle as well. I don't know about new Escorts and other brands.

Rosedog · July 31, 2016

Used my $30 mount and mounted my escort today. The hard wire is almost complete...I say almost because my add-a-circuit is a mini and not a micro (news to me they made a switch).

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jgutierrez89 · May 18, 2019

I'm sure it has been posted before, but i just wanted to post my radar hardwire.

I used the blend mount bracket i purchased last year payed around $40 it was a close out model, and then i utilized the GENVDIY radar harness. I could have made my own like i did for my Wireless Charger on my center console but i liked how this allowed me to just plug into the oem plugs with out having to tap into anything.

Just to recap on the install so you don't break the overhead console like i almost did. The overhead console is made up of two pieces, inside piece which has the homelink, ambient light, rear window switch and the dome light switch. The the outer piece which has the overhead reading lights and sunglass holder. First start out by flipping the sunglass holder compartment, and pull down on the inner piece once thats removed you can move onto the outer piece which has two torx screws that hold the rear portion of the console and the front has the two retaining clips. Once this is removed theres enough play with the headliner to put the the connectors thru the headliner and also put the excess slack from the GenVDIY harness above the console. To finish off just install in the reverse order.