No brainer Passport 8500 hardwire

duodallas · 09-01-2003, 03:14 PM

This took no more than 5 minutes.

First off, if you don't need the "Smartcord" mute switch, get the "dumb" hardwire cord for $20. I located two wires that feed the map light that have 12V. The red-green wire voltage controls the gradual dimming of the interior lights, so you don't want to use that. The second wire "orange" has 12V all the time. Crimp the tap on that, thread the RJ11 end through the gap between the headliner and the windshield and jam the rest of the wires out of the way. There are also two nice screws available for the ground wire.

It's run for a week this way and no problems. It has power regardless of the position of the "0-1" interior light switch.

I have an 8500 Smartcord (unused) for $20.

Extra cable and fuse holder

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Outside view.

2tu®bos1mission · 09-01-2003, 04:01 PM

duodallas · 09-01-2003, 04:27 PM

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 09-01-2003, 05:09 PM

pablo1 · 09-01-2003, 07:25 PM

duodallas · 09-01-2003, 08:12 PM

Stoney · 09-01-2003, 10:23 PM

... At least if you have an alarm that is sensitive to noise, which perhaps none of us have.

I believe there is some switched 12v available up there. I helped (er, almost helped) install a Valentine One that way.

CEB · 09-02-2003, 04:30 AM

...with the operation of the Escort - it looks tike it just blocks the rear line of sight.....

duodallas · 09-02-2003, 04:41 AM

duodallas · 09-02-2003, 04:43 AM

09-01-2003, 03:14 PM	#1
duodallas Junior Member Account #: 5196 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,284	No brainer Passport 8500 hardwire This took no more than 5 minutes. First off, if you don't need the "Smartcord" mute switch, get the "dumb" hardwire cord for $20. I located two wires that feed the map light that have 12V. The red-green wire voltage controls the gradual dimming of the interior lights, so you don't want to use that. The second wire "orange" has 12V all the time. Crimp the tap on that, thread the RJ11 end through the gap between the headliner and the windshield and jam the rest of the wires out of the way. There are also two nice screws available for the ground wire. It's run for a week this way and no problems. It has power regardless of the position of the "0-1" interior light switch. I have an 8500 Smartcord (unused) for $20. Extra cable and fuse holder <p> Outside view. __________________ 2008 A3 s-line, Xe 2000 A6 2.7T 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 2006 Suzuki VL800 C50 2003 Troy built front drive 21" mower

09-01-2003, 04:01 PM	#2
2tu®bos1mission Elder Member Account #: 40304 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 14,543	nice __________________ 2002 Subaru WRX 2002 A4 3.0 6spd 2004 Allroad Tip

09-01-2003, 04:27 PM	#3
duodallas Junior Member Account #: 5196 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,284	worthy of Stoney's FAQ? __________________ 2008 A3 s-line, Xe 2000 A6 2.7T 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 2006 Suzuki VL800 C50 2003 Troy built front drive 21" mower

09-01-2003, 05:09 PM	#4
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	It would probably work for a V1 also. __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

09-01-2003, 07:25 PM	#5
pablo1 Junior Member Account #: 2870 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,412	Is it on regardless of the igniton key position?

09-01-2003, 08:12 PM	#6
duodallas Junior Member Account #: 5196 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,284	Yes. Map lights work anytime you push the button. __________________ 2008 A3 s-line, Xe 2000 A6 2.7T 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 2006 Suzuki VL800 C50 2003 Troy built front drive 21" mower

09-01-2003, 10:23 PM	#7
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	I would not want it on when car is off. Battery drain, and possibly trigger alarm? ... At least if you have an alarm that is sensitive to noise, which perhaps none of us have. I believe there is some switched 12v available up there. I helped (er, almost helped) install a Valentine One that way. __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

09-02-2003, 04:30 AM	#8
CEB AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 35632 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,686	Doesn't your parking hang tag interfere...... ...with the operation of the Escort - it looks tike it just blocks the rear line of sight..... __________________ CEB '02 Silver S6, nav, park etc.

09-02-2003, 04:41 AM	#9
duodallas Junior Member Account #: 5196 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,284	detector is off to the side. __________________ 2008 A3 s-line, Xe 2000 A6 2.7T 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 2006 Suzuki VL800 C50 2003 Troy built front drive 21" mower

09-02-2003, 04:43 AM	#10
duodallas Junior Member Account #: 5196 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,284	It's in my glove box if my doors are locked anyway :\| __________________ 2008 A3 s-line, Xe 2000 A6 2.7T 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 2006 Suzuki VL800 C50 2003 Troy built front drive 21" mower

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