Help - Need to hardwire V1 with no Direct-Wire Power Adapter

[will667]

Can I just plug in a rj11 to the V1 and connect two wires on other end to power and ground?

I just want to power the unit. I'm currently not using any accessories.

Although if I can make a box like the V1 direct wire I'll be up for that.

Thanks

[bauzer71487]

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...ght=power+cord

That link should help you out.

I would be sure to put a fuse inline there somewhere just to be sure. A 2 dollar fuse can save your 400 dollar detector.

[kcryan]

You can make a power only cord from a RJ-11 cord, but i reccomend just ordering the hardwire kit, its not too much and if you plan to use accessories later it'll be worth it

[bauzer71487]

You can make a power only cord from a RJ-11 cord, but i reccomend just ordering the hardwire kit, its not too much and if you plan to use accessories later it'll be worth it

And I definitely agree with you here!

[will667]

thanks everyone

i cant get this thing to work.

i plugged an rj11 into the v1 and the other side i grounded the green and tapped a wire for power with the the red. i followed the write up for a subaru impreza to identify the power wire. i used a regular phone cable and a outdoor phone cable i made.

[V1 Dave]

Could be a blown unit or you might have fried it?
So where did you get a V1 with no power cord?
Sounds like another stolen unit, I advise not to help this guy. :twisted:

[will667]

if it came with the unit i cant find it. i found the box but only the remote unit was in there.

[V1 Dave]

Sound fishy? Call VR tomorrow and they will send you a new power cord when you give them your serial number and credit card number. :shock:

[will667]

thanks.

but that doesnt help me out now and they wont send me one for free. if i can connect it with things i have available now i would like to do it.

[nitromikee]

i have question just i didnt want to start a new topic..

if i connect the hard wiring kit and v1 with phone cable, will it work >?