Christian J. Long
12-03-1998, 08:26 PM
Hey all, I wrote up a quick FAQ on how to hard wire your V1 to the A4, here it is, let me know if you see any errors:<br>V1/radar detector hard wiring instructions<p>You will be using the #27 rear wiper fuse slot to power the V1. If you have a wagon, this slot will be filled, and you will have to use another (if you find another power source, let me know so that I can add it to my FAQ). The #27 fuse slot is empty, and if you look into it, you will see the contact for the positive power supply. You will be using the direct wire power adapter that came with V1 to wire your V1. Attach a spade connector to the end of the positive wire of the direct wire power adapter, and plug that into the #27 fuse slot (make sure you plug it into the side of the fuse slot that has the positive contact in it). Attach a O-ring type connector to the end of the ground wire of the direct wire power adapter. Now find a place to attach the V1 ground. I used the bolt that is just below the fuse panel.<p>Once you have your power and ground wires set up, you now need to mount the direct wire power adapter. The direct wire power adapter comes with some velcro for mounting. I mounted the direct wire power adapter just above the fuse panel, on a flat aluminum surface that faces towards the driver.<p>Now you can run the V1 straight power cord from the direct wire power adapter up through the A pillar, and along the top edge of the windshield. I mounted my V1 just left of my rear view mirror. If you also choose to mount your V1 at the top of your windshield, you will run the power cord up the A pillar, and across the top of the windshield. One problem that you will run across is that the wire will not stay up under the headliner due to the gap between the headliner and windshield being too large. To remedy this, I wrapped some electrical tape loosely, sticky side out, at several locations of the wire. The tape on the wire will make the wire thinker at that spot, so it will not fall out of the headliner. Having the sticky side out will also help keep the wire in the headliner.<p>Now you are ready to enjoy the feeling of an Audi above 65mph without the worry of those pesky points on your license.<p>Side note: When I first installed my V1 in my cigarette lighter, I found that whenever I used the horn or windshield washers, the V1 would make a siren noise. This is do to the power drain on the fuse would confuse the V1. Once I hard wired my V1 to it's own fuse, the problem ended.<br>