why won't V1 plug stay plugged in on CS?

i have the same problem, i have to run the cord down under the seat bracket to keep it in place, an adapter would be great

 

I think it is easier to just hard wire it to the dome light and forget about it. There is even a thread on "how to" for the 360 if I remember correctly.

 

Now THAT is massive acceleration!

 

for the CS-challenged indviduals like me, what is the V1 plug, where is it, what function does it perform?

 

Same problem with 360. Easy solution (at least a year or so ago): Valentine had a small thin plastic sleeve that fits on the V1 plug and makes for a snugger fit. Check with Valentine.

 

You know I could use one of those on my skinny little... oh never mind.

 

somebody get urotrash a day job

mine does the same, and the silly plastic sleeve thingy is too big to fit in the lighter socket.

i'm gonna have it hardwired shortly.

doody.

 

Agreed, call Valentine, this is not a new problem for some imported cars. They will have a fix.

Dave

 

Are you using the coiled cord? If so, it is too short and tends to pull the plug out. I am using the longer flat cord and it stays just fine. No adapters are needed.

 

Hardwired is the way to go. Might cost you $50 - $100.

 

Duh. Figured it out for myself.

 

Get the battery-powered Escort Solo II, it was Autoweek's pick of the detectors a few weeks ago. I've been happy with mine.

Gary

 

position, does it? At least it didn't for my Porsche or Audi. It merely provides a constant on, (with ignition), power supply originating from the dome light. Why would you have to relocate it from it's current position if it was hardwired? Also, from my experience, it's just as easy to remove if need be.

 

i use the stylish, yet effective piece of duct tape.

 

i think this makes it 100% official: watt is a nutcase

doody.

 

doo-ron,

how dare you??? i use a splitter for the V1 and the cell cord, and put one wrap of tape around the splitter as it hits the lighter receptacle... when Jack sends his guy over to put in a plug, i'll be glad... i had one put in a TT once.

Jack told me one is not allowed to have leaves or dirt from your soccer playing son in the car, either .. must be a F thing?

btw, did you know in LA mon, customers cancel their F service appt.s if it rains???? cars made of sugar, mon. that would never happen in Boston, right mon???????

 

lol watt! i'll have to take some snaps of my leaf-ridden, filthy CS for you! i even have muddy kitty cat pawprints running up the hood

snow or ice on the roads keep my toys in the garage, but that's about it. life is too short!

doody.

 

there is a piece you can get that looks like a little sleeve that goes over the plug with inlets for the side metal pieces. it widers the diameter of the plug to make it a more snug fit. try contacting valentine because my radar came with the extra piece

 

1. No annoying cords to deal with (or duct tape!)
2. Never falls out leaving you unprotected
3. No need to find it and stick it back in while at full speed (no dirty jokes, please)
4. Never drains your battery; turns off with the ignition
5. Nestled between the headliner and mirror, it is fairly stealthy
6. As high as possible, it is best positioned to see those signals coming over the next hill

And its easy/cheap... Just Do It! Next time your car is at your Ferrari shop, just hand them the hardwire kit, tell them to run it between the windshield and the headliner to the SWITCHED wire in the dome light... they might not even charge you, its that easy!
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Brian, are you sure about that angle you have it mounted? It sure doesnt look like it is correct, for the best possible performance of the V1. I like that it is up and out of the way, how long have you had it like that and is it performing properly?