Hardwiring a Passport 9500ix; need wiring help
 

Using a Blendmount/Invisicord combination to mount a Passport 9500ix under my rear view mirror. Was wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram and can confirm that the CENTER pin of the Homelink mirror plug is in fact a ground. Having a tough time getting the Invisicord to work. Open to suggestions from anyone who's used one successfully.

Only thing I can think of is a volt meter. There are DIY's for an install fed from the roof panel. I used that approach. I have no idea how much power is available at the mirror, those are pretty little wires.

Did verify with a voltmeter that the center pin was my ground. Finally got the Invisicord pins plugged in and the cord is operational. The setup is as slick as I've seen. I'll post pics soon. The 9500ix is a ridiculously intuitive and effective piece of electronic wizardry. The Valentine was good; in my opinion the Passport is even better.

EDIT August 20:

(Some crappy iPhone pics)

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Passport2.jpg

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Doesn't this kill a lot of viability? What length cord did you use?

Coming to the Evolv BBQ tomorrow? I'd like to see your setup.

I'm assuming you meant visibility. Great question; the answer is no. The unit is only an inch and a half high and sits just above my horizontal sight line. MUCH LESS obtrusive than the suction cup mount on the windshield. The cord I used is 8". The mount and the cord have plenty of adjustment.

I didn't RSVP for the BBQ because I didn't think I'd be in town. As it turns out, I will be and would like to meet you and the other Evolv members so I will try to stop by.

Update: After wrestling with the Invisicord for two weeks with unreliable connectivity, I ordered a Stealth Cord. HALF the price of the Invisicord and because it uses pin connectors instead of blade connectors, it solidly plugged into the homelink mirror connector in a matter of seconds.

Anyone considering this type of setup, save yourself a lot of time and aggravation, take a pass on the Invisicord and go right to the Stealth Cord...half the price, exceptionally fast shipping, and quick reliable installation.

im gonna go with stealth cord...what length did you get and what mount is that? thanks man. also im noob at wires so im guessing the stealth cord install isnt that hard?

RiderCoach: excellent setup, it's identical to what I have in my car only I have a red 9500ix ;)
IMO, the 9500ix is still the best overall detector on the market.

btw: here's the DIY I used to hardwire mine and it looks similar to what the OP.
(thanks mysql ! )

http://www.rotaryinsider.com/diy-tac...tall-gap30.htm

yeah but whats the clip to the rearview?

oh wow 80 dollar blendmount? lol guess ill stick with the suction cups

$41 mount
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm

whats the diameter of the homelink mirror again? lol

3/4" works on the stem for the Homelink mirror. Not sure on the base model mirror.

Sorry for the late reply, dude. I've been out of town.

The cord length is 8", plenty of cord for the Blendmount. I know, $80 is a bit steep, but it is a GREAT mount. By the way, like I mentioned, go with the Invisicord. I found the connectors to be MUCH easier to plug in than those on the Stealthcord.

Thanks, Jedi. This 9500ix is definitely the bomb. Not cheap (can be had, though, for right around $400) but incredibly inutitive and nowhere near the false alarms as any others. When this thing chirps, you pretty much KNOW there's a LEO in the area.

got the blendmount..
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Ah ha, Mr. "I'll stick with suction cups"!

Hey, the way I see it, you spend $400 or $500 for a radar detector, you can justify a $80 mount...especially when the setup looks as good as that. Looks like you went with the Invisicord, too.

Nicely done!

my radar was 280 :D bought off craigslist, also thats stealthcord