V1/radar detector hardwire DIY install

Off topic a bit, but are you familiar with that optional goodie from V1 called "Savvy"? The main reason I am interested in it is that it allows you to set a speed threshold below which it mutes the volume on the V1. No more annoying beeps and braps at low speeds in parking lots, etc.

Savvy | Valentine One | Radar Detectors

I just became aware of it, so I'm going to try it out.

 

I have mine connected with a "Savvy" in my 458 works great. This is a pretty slick install though.

 

hmmm 12V you say. Wondering if this install be good for a plug in car cam.

 

stu, you should be able to work the wire between the headliner and the windshield and not have to have it come out the dome.

Great right up, BTW,

Chip-

 

Stu - you are good !

 

FYI, I was told by my dealer's shop foreman that there is circuit that controls the 2 small LEDs and the lights for the buttons near the dome light that is not documented in Ferrari's electrical wiring diagrams. I had a fuse in that circuit blow, which caused the "Passenger Airbag Off" light not to work. Because that light did not work, it triggered the Airbag warning light in the dash display. My foreman advised me to ensure that power for electrical accessories tapped only into the cirgarette lighter circuit, to avoid inadvertently triggering the sort of issue I experienced. FWIW.

 

I should add that your installation looks very nice and the write up is great.

 

I tried this on my 2012 458. The power attachment fitting that V1 sends is for 14-18 gauge wire...the red wire is much smaller. In my case, the connection was intermittent, and, ultimately the red wire came loose from the white connector. Ooops! I took a 4-inch piece of 18 gauge wire, soldered a 3/32 end and filed it down to fit in the undone white connector spot. Then I bundled the new jumper, the red wire and the V1 hot line together in a very small wire nut. It worked, but be careful to look up each of the three holes to make sure they are clear for the allen 3 screws.

 

You can use the mirror tap kit and probe into the pin for the red wire on the end of the white connector so that you don’t have to crimp onto the red wire. I probed into the black wire for ground as well.
This no permanent modification to the car easy to remove one day if necessary. Apologies I did not take photos as my dome light cover is suffering from sticky so I didn’t want to handle my phone with black all over my hands.