DIY: Valentine 1 HardWire (pix heavy)

doesntcount · 05-14-2010, 02:18 PM

Definitely going to do this, however, I've seen pictures (I think on Autotrader?) of someone who installed a beltronics STI and had the mute button mounted in that spot in the center console between the seat warmer switches. Looked pretty slick. Anybody try that? Is there any tips for getting into that center console area?

If I try it, I'll see if I can add an amendment to this DIY.

Xan · 05-14-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doesntcount

Definitely going to do this, however, I've seen pictures (I think on Autotrader?) of someone who installed a beltronics STI and had the mute button mounted in that spot in the center console between the seat warmer switches. Looked pretty slick. Anybody try that? Is there any tips for getting into that center console area?

If I try it, I'll see if I can add an amendment to this DIY.

DIY: Center Console Mounted Radar Detector Mute Button

tsolin01 · 09-02-2010, 01:03 AM

Thanks for the write up! Just did this install and it was a breeze. The only thing is I had to install the add a line the opposite direction with the wire going towards the clutch.

FuszNissan · 09-02-2010, 07:21 AM

Clean install

JayYoon · 09-03-2010, 10:46 PM

did the z emblem came with the original mount?

N8GTOL · 09-13-2010, 12:39 AM

Used this DIY as a baseline for my V1 install today, good stuff! Thanks OP. One thing I came across that concerned me was that all the MINI Add-a-line's I found at the local parts stores were only rated to 10Amps and this DIY was using the 15Amp slot for the cig lighter. As a precautionary measure I decided to tap into the 10Amp slot just below the 15A called out here. This is the 10Amp that is marked "audio/mirror". I did a test hook-up before running all the wires and it seems to work just fine. Anyone else run into/notice this during their installs?

KSVENOM · 09-13-2010, 01:07 AM

N8GTOL, I installed my V1 via direct hardwire last week and used the same 10A audio/mirror fuse position. It too is a switched circuit and it works great. I have had V1's for 15 years and once you have the 'arrows' with great sensitivity, you never go back to anything else!!!

JayYoon · 09-18-2010, 08:18 AM

So quick question. I have 370z base. So my rear view mirror doesnt have any wires attached. my rear view mirror is attached to the front windshield... how should i approach this?

howZit · 04-26-2011, 11:51 AM

I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to say thanks for putting the guide together. I followed it last night to install my V1 and it was a breeze. I followed the advice of some other members and plugged into the 10amp fuse below the one in the guide and everything worked perfectly.

rarwz · 05-02-2011, 08:28 AM

No Prob!
I actually used this (my own) thread to do the same install in my friend's nismo a week or two ago.

Gman91111 · 12-12-2012, 12:43 AM

I need some help. My radar is not turning on. I don't think it's the fuse since the cigarette outlet is working. Checked the phone cable and its good. Redid the ground wire. Tested the radar in another car and its fine. CANT GET IT TO TURN ON!!

MrJdmNismo · 02-08-2013, 02:26 PM

Can I use a Mini Add-Line ATM 2-10 Amp Fuse?

Corona · 02-25-2015, 11:30 PM

Great DIY. Literally only took me 15 minutes to do the instal with the step by step. As others have mentioned, I used the audio/light fuse 10a. I also recommend the V1connection LE to pair with your iPhone. Brings new life into the V1.

jcosta79 · 07-31-2015, 04:41 PM

Awesome! Thanks!

GZ3 · 07-31-2015, 06:05 PM

Geez you guys do it the hard way. Hardwiring a valentine should take no more than 5 mins tops

09-02-2010, 01:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the write up! Just did this install and it was a breeze. The only thing is I had to install the add a line the opposite direction with the wire going towards the clutch. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

09-02-2010, 07:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Clean install __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
MrJdmNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee/Orlando Posts: 115 Drives: 2011 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 3369	Can I use a Mini Add-Line ATM 2-10 Amp Fuse? __________________ YouTube=MrJdm350z 2011 #0093 NISMO 370z:OWN 2007 350z:SOLD

07-31-2015, 04:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Awesome! Thanks! __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

07-31-2015, 06:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	Geez you guys do it the hard way. Hardwiring a valentine should take no more than 5 mins tops __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD Last edited by GZ3; 07-31-2015 at 06:10 PM.

05-14-2010, 02:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
doesntcount Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waterloo Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z Bk M6 SP Nav Rep Power: 16	Definitely going to do this, however, I've seen pictures (I think on Autotrader?) of someone who installed a beltronics STI and had the mute button mounted in that spot in the center console between the seat warmer switches. Looked pretty slick. Anybody try that? Is there any tips for getting into that center console area? If I try it, I'll see if I can add an amendment to this DIY.

09-03-2010, 10:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	did the z emblem came with the original mount?

09-13-2010, 12:39 AM	#21 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Used this DIY as a baseline for my V1 install today, good stuff! Thanks OP. One thing I came across that concerned me was that all the MINI Add-a-line's I found at the local parts stores were only rated to 10Amps and this DIY was using the 15Amp slot for the cig lighter. As a precautionary measure I decided to tap into the 10Amp slot just below the 15A called out here. This is the 10Amp that is marked "audio/mirror". I did a test hook-up before running all the wires and it seems to work just fine. Anyone else run into/notice this during their installs?

09-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
KSVENOM Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Illinois Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	N8GTOL, I installed my V1 via direct hardwire last week and used the same 10A audio/mirror fuse position. It too is a switched circuit and it works great. I have had V1's for 15 years and once you have the 'arrows' with great sensitivity, you never go back to anything else!!!

09-18-2010, 08:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	So quick question. I have 370z base. So my rear view mirror doesnt have any wires attached. my rear view mirror is attached to the front windshield... how should i approach this?

04-26-2011, 11:51 AM	#24 (permalink)
howZit Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 15 Drives: 370z GM M6 SP Rep Power: 15	I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to say thanks for putting the guide together. I followed it last night to install my V1 and it was a breeze. I followed the advice of some other members and plugged into the 10amp fuse below the one in the guide and everything worked perfectly.

05-02-2011, 08:28 AM	#25 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 15	No Prob! I actually used this (my own) thread to do the same install in my friend's nismo a week or two ago.

12-12-2012, 12:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
Gman91111 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Morris County NJ Posts: 144 Drives: 09 370Z Pearl White Rep Power: 15	I need some help. My radar is not turning on. I don't think it's the fuse since the cigarette outlet is working. Checked the phone cable and its good. Redid the ground wire. Tested the radar in another car and its fine. CANT GET IT TO TURN ON!!

02-25-2015, 11:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
Corona Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 100 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Great DIY. Literally only took me 15 minutes to do the instal with the step by step. As others have mentioned, I used the audio/light fuse 10a. I also recommend the V1connection LE to pair with your iPhone. Brings new life into the V1.

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