Radar detector/ cigarette lighter question
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Yes, the lighter plug is already a switched power source. Actually to me this is a drawback, because I can't plug my battery tender into it (whatever you plug the tender into has to be "on" in order to receive a charge).
#5
Safe-n-sound1 makes a nice Stealth Mirror Cord. I've installed one in my S-Type and done a write-up in the S-Type section. I'm sure they are similar and you simply need to find a switched power source from the mirror. They are cheaper on ebay.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...install-57335/
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RodTee XF (03-12-2014)
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OK, I'll have to pull the console back open to get the detailed wiring photos and descriptions, but I'll post the pix I've already taken so far. I think I used the blue & orange wire for power and the black wire for the ground, but can't be positive until I pull it back open and have a look.
As soon as Escort releases their Escort Live direct wire cord (it has been postponed for months, for some unknown reason), I'm going to install that through the black plastic piece that sits between the windshield and rear view mirror. I didn't want to go to too much trouble with the basic power cord (since I knew I would be replacing it with the Escort Live direct wire cord any day) and just ran it in front of the black plastic piece for the time being.
As soon as Escort releases their Escort Live direct wire cord (it has been postponed for months, for some unknown reason), I'm going to install that through the black plastic piece that sits between the windshield and rear view mirror. I didn't want to go to too much trouble with the basic power cord (since I knew I would be replacing it with the Escort Live direct wire cord any day) and just ran it in front of the black plastic piece for the time being.
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TXFireblade (03-26-2013)
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I own Jaguar XF 2012 and got dash cam installed.
The problem comes when I lock the car and then I lose the power in cigarette lighter so my camera stops recording after some time when the cam battery drains.
How can I make the cigarette lighter work with the car turned off and locked?
The problem comes when I lock the car and then I lose the power in cigarette lighter so my camera stops recording after some time when the cam battery drains.
How can I make the cigarette lighter work with the car turned off and locked?
Last edited by Darren2012; 02-10-2014 at 06:21 PM.
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Actually, Nvmyjag has the simplest and quickest solution with the tips he gave in post #5 above……I bought a stealth (12") wire with a built in fuse and slipped it into the wire harness in the black casing behind the rear view mirror and the other end had a RJ11 connection for my radar detector. End of story !
Last edited by chuckh007; 02-10-2014 at 07:13 PM.
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RodTee XF (03-12-2014)
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I own Jaguar XF 2012 and got dash cam installed.
The problem comes when I lock the car and then I lose the power in cigarette lighter so my camera stops recording after some time when the cam battery drains.
How can I make the cigarette lighter work with the car turned off and locked?
The problem comes when I lock the car and then I lose the power in cigarette lighter so my camera stops recording after some time when the cam battery drains.
How can I make the cigarette lighter work with the car turned off and locked?
Last edited by Reaxions; 02-11-2014 at 09:18 AM.
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Actually, Nvmyjag has the simplest and quickest solution with the tips he gave in post #5 above……I bought a stealth (12") wire with a built in fuse and slipped it into the wire harness in the black casing behind the rear view mirror and the other end had a RJ11 connection for my radar detector. End of story !
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Actually, Nvmyjag has the simplest and quickest solution with the tips he gave in post #5 above……I bought a stealth (12") wire with a built in fuse and slipped it into the wire harness in the black casing behind the rear view mirror and the other end had a RJ11 connection for my radar detector. End of story !
How does that housing behind the mirror come apart? I've tried but I am afraid to break it.
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Also, where can I download XF wiring diagram so I know what I'm doing?
I need to make micro USB connector coming out to connect dash cam.
Is there anyone around skilled who can give us the exact solution?
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Actually,as I said in post #12 the stealth wire acts like a needle that just slips into the harness behind the mirror inside of the black casing….too easy. Every other solution for power is a lot of work. Of course you must know which wire to tap in the harness (it is like a plug with wires inserted) I have a manual (including wiring diagrams) and have to look them up again.
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RodTee XF (03-12-2014)
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Actually,as I said in post #12 the stealth wire acts like a needle that just slips into the harness behind the mirror inside of the black casing….too easy. Every other solution for power is a lot of work. Of course you must know which wire to tap in the harness (it is like a plug with wires inserted) I have a manual (including wiring diagrams) and have to look them up again.
Chuck, if you could provide the harness and wire color/location info it would be a great help. Also how to safely get that housing apart?
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Hey Roswell, we had this discussion last year around October….remember? I looked it up in my private messages and this is what I found. "Hi....yes the short (12") wire harness found on E-Bay from Safe-N-Sound that has two thin wires on one end and a RJ11 phone end on the other. Remove the plastic shell around the mirror stalk and disconnect the plastic wire connection and simply slide the two wires down into the top component….these are plugs with wire inserts and can be gently pulled outward for access (black into the black and the red into the Brown/Yellow ) .....a little pressure and they slide right in. Follow the rest of the instructions and the phone connection is right there where you want it. I am thinking of purchasing Escort 8500x50 (new) but am struggling with the mounting at the mirror." Remember too that I have an 09 XF/SC. The plastic casing behind the mirror is just snapped together and when gently squeezed it will pop apart. Good idea to move the mirror to the left or right to gain as much access as possible.
Last edited by chuckh007; 02-12-2014 at 01:40 PM.
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RodTee XF (03-12-2014)
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Hey Roswell, we had this discussion last year around October….remember? I looked it up in my private messages and this is what I found. "Hi....yes the short (12") wire harness found on E-Bay from Safe-N-Sound that has two thin wires on one end and a RJ11 phone end on the other. Remove the plastic shell around the mirror stalk and disconnect the plastic wire connection and simply slide the two wires down into the top component….these are plugs with wire inserts and can be gently pulled outward for access (black into the black and the red into the Brown/Yellow ) .....a little pressure and they slide right in. Follow the rest of the instructions and the phone connection is right there where you want it. I am thinking of purchasing Escort 8500x50 (new) but am struggling with the mounting at the mirror." Remember too that I have an 09 XF/SC. The plastic casing behind the mirror is just snapped together and when gently squeezed it will pop apart. Good idea to move the mirror to the left or right to gain as much access as possible.
Right you are. I didn't have that in my inbox anymore. Thanks a bunch!