Problem Hardwiring V1 - Need assistance ASAP

[newkid]

I have few dum questions... Need assistance

I found the fuse box in the car. Do I have to buy a add a circuit thru radio shack? Or can I do it w/o it. Is there is any particular add a circuit i should get?

I was going to plug the add a circuit in Radio - 20 amps. Or should I go with ignition - 10 amps.

I know the black wire is the ground - hook it up to any screw.

Look at 3rd pic - what are all those little parts? Are those any use to me. I know the blue plastic thing goes on the positive wire - snaps on (what's the point of this)

Finally i plug the positive end in to add a circuit right?

Adminis: Please delete this post or close it. - Sorry
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[swarga]

This is going to be a very unique video! Usually the person making the video already knows how to do whatever it is he's making the video about, but yours will be from a truly unique perspective: you're going to document your voyage of discovery from rank know-nothing newbie all the way to a successful hard-wired V1 installation! I think that's a worthy project and I encourage your efforts.

[newkid]

This is going to be a very unique video! Usually the person making the video already knows how to do whatever it is he's making the video about, but yours will be from a truly unique perspective: you're going to document your voyage of discovery from rank know-nothing newbie all the way to a successful hard-wired V1 installation! I think that's a worthy project and I encourage your efforts.

I'm learning and that's what all newbies should do - explore

[Motor On]

Wait so did you figure out the answers to your questions? Or should I type out a how to?

[newkid]

I just need to get a add a circuit - which radio shack doesn't have so after getting that should have no problem finishing this projet

I keep you u guys updated!


Thank's for closing the other post. Since when did spelling propley become a issue

[MEM-TEK]

I have few dum questions... Need assistance

I found the fuse box in the car. Do I have to buy a add a circuit thru radio shack? Or can I do it w/o it. Is there is any particular add a circuit i should get?

I was going to plug the add a circuit in Radio - 20 amps. Or should I go with ignition - 10 amps.

I know the black wire is the ground - hook it up to any screw.

Look at 3rd pic - what are all those little parts? Are those any use to me. I know the blue plastic thing goes on the positive wire - snaps on (what's the point of this)

Finally i plug the positive end in to add a circuit right?

You should be able to get an add-a-circuit at most any auto parts store. They come in two sizes, so be sure to get the size which is appropriate for the physical sizes of the fuses in your car's fuse box. Also get a pack of 3A fuses. You need a 3A fuse to plug into the add-a-circuit's separate fuse slot for the accessory (in this case, your RD) which the add-a-circuit powers. Umm...you also need a crimp tool for crimp-on connectors. Before crimping the add-a-circuit's connector onto the positive lead of the RD hard wire kit, strip off enough insulation, twist the exposed wire, and fold it over as necessary in order to build up the overall thickness of the exposed wire. You want the thickness to be pretty close to the inside diameter of the hole in the add-a-circuit's crimp connector. That way, when you crimp the connector, you will get a really good and solid connection.

The 20A radio fuse slot would be my preferred choice for the add-a-circuit.

I don't like those wire tap connectors which are shown in the third photo. Use an add-a-circuit instead.

[nr2d]

I would plug into either the cigarette lighter circuit or like on my Infiniti I tapped into the power plug circuit.

[Ace_Racer]

I just have to say that posts like these make me happy that I have a second cig lighter located in the trunk that I use for my V1. This way the only visible part is the detector itself and you can only really see it if you know what to look for by bending down and looking up otherwise it sort of looks like a garage door opener.

Ace

[swarga]

Wait so did you figure out the answers to your questions? Or should I type out a how to?

Perhaps you could make a video?

[Arvetus]

I have the add-a-circuit on my V1. I got it at Autozone. I prefer having it on a circuit with switched power (such as the wipers). Start the car, V1 comes on. If I don't hear the start-up beeps from the V1 along with the car chimes...something just ain't right!
5 years of running with my V1, and it's still running in top condition. Been back to the factory once for a tune up.