I am hooking up a radar detector to my 07 coupe " non S.
I picked up one of those add a fuse things that you can replace a fuse with and it will give you an additional connection for an accessory.
My question is what fuse to add it to that will go on and off with the key.

Thanks in advance.

 

What kind of detector and why must it go on and off with the key?

I have my V1 hardwired in above my mirror. Sometimes I forget to shut it off but it eventually goes off after 15 minutes anyway. It's never ever given the slightest hesitation upon startup. The power draw is very minimal.

-Gene

 

I've used an Add-A-Fuse tapped into the unused fuse slot for the Seat Heaters. There was a fuse in there, but it's not an option our MINI has. It's switched by the ignition (has power only when the engine is on and running) so your Radar Detector won't accidentally stay on and drain your battery.

Dave

 

I have a different detector, 9500ix, not sure about the auto off feature on it.
Have only used it a little bit.
Regardless still need a good choice for the add a fuse fuse location. Even if it does not cut off at key removal.

 

Think I got it... # 30 the one that has a P and a symbol like a radio wave.
Now to test it out.

Thanks for the replies..

 

I used the one for the park distance control since my car doesn't have that option. It took the smaller add-a-fuse.